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Her armor against a cabal of unruly, mansplain-y newsmen: anIndian silk caftan.
Im so happy we could make this happen.Post Caftan: Thanks for having us!
Last Jedi Robe: Is that what theyre calling us?
Thats not really my appellation, but thats nice.
First of all, congratulations on your movies.The Last JediandThe Postare two of the years most-talked-about films.
Tell the paparazziget the lens right!
LJR: Right, but I mean, were not havingTimmy Chalamets year or anything …
Fair point!
But youre both working with pretty legendary material: Post Caftan, youre working with Meryl.
And Last Jedi robe, youre an official part of the Star Wars canon.
LJR: Sure, its all the same: Show up on time and hit your marks.
But whenThe Postcame along, it was just too good to pass up.
LJR: You know, I dont really like movies.
Not really into sci-fi.
Once Idid a Marvel movie, I was just like, whatever.
I have some slippers that need mending.Sure.
What kind of preparation was important for you?LJR: Honey, its notIbsen.
But it was important to me to add a sense of glamour to that whole word.
Hes the villain, sure, but who says he cant be groomed?
PC: I love that answer.
AndLast JediRobe, you really snapped!
LJR: Thanks, thats so kind.
I wanted it to be like Dark Side, but make it fashion.
I also worked with an acting coach, the one Disney hadon hand for Alden Ehrenreich.
Last Jedi Robe, youve been doing this for a long time.
Back in the day, I did work with Liz Taylor inCleopatra.
Now Ive got a guy lecturing me on why motion capture needs to win an Oscar.
Who have you met on the awards-season circuit?
PC: I was big intoGirls, so I have such a crush on Adam Driver.
What I wouldnt give to be in some ofyourscenes,Last JediRobe!
Whats next for you both?
Who would you love to work with?PC: Two words:Tiffany Haddish.
And how about two more words:romantic comedy.I just think she seems like so much fun!
LJR: Ive had enough of this business.
Im trying to get out of Hollywood, honestly.
Id love to do a long-term deal with the Obamas.
I might come out of retirement forBig Little Liesseason two.
