In a recent interview with Variety, Emilia Clarke confirmed that she is aware of the negative response of her roles in Solo: A Star Wars Story and Terminator Genisys, but that she doesn’t take it to heart saying, “When they don’t work out, it’s not personal”.
Speaking about 2023’s Secret Invasion, which saw her playing Skrull rebel G’iah, Clarke openly admitted: “I don’t think no one liked that show, guys. I’m sorry!”
“Star Wars? They didn’t like it. Terminator? That should never have happened. But these were jobs I said yes to, you know what I mean?” she continued.
When asked if the frosty receptions were disappointing, Clarke gave a rational answer, pointing out that she had “entered into already existing franchises”.
“So when they don’t work out, it’s not personal,” she added.
The star went on to explain her mission to redefine what success means to her, after feeling “significant” disappointment when she didn’t win an Emmy for Game of Thrones.
She shared that she now takes on roles “for no other reason than that I would enjoy that job”, adding: “My connection to a project ends when they say, ‘Picture wrap.’ Because it’s not for me to decide what people will think of it.”
What do you think of Clarke’s role in Star Wars as Qi’ra and would you like to see her return? Stream Solo: A Star Wars Story on Disney+.
