I believe in Nicole Beharie supremacy!"
And this is definitely one bang out of influence we can get behind.
With a coveted and steady presence in Hollywood, Beharie’s breadth of roles leaves viewers simply wanting more.
One of her latest roles, starring oppositeJohn Boyegain the thriller"Breaking,“is no different.
What were your initial steps when approaching the role?
And did that change throughout filming at all?
You start with the script.
We had a beautiful, beautiful script.
[I] spoke to some banking employees.
[I] spent some time [at a bank].
Did you learn anything while working with him?
That’s really strange and sad.
On set, yes, he came in on his day off to do that [scene] off-camera.
That’s the kind of person he [was], that’s the kind of generosity.
This guy is a star, come on.
He didn’t have to do that.
I was actually shocked when he came in.
I was like, “Did you come in for this [scene]?”
And he was like, “Yeah, you noticed that we did.”
And I was like, “What?”
That is unheard of.
That’s the spirit [he had].
He was smiling and smelling good and wearing the most beautiful clothes.
Of course, I’m in full intensity for what’s happening at the bank.
It was a breath of fresh air.
I left that set saying to myself, “Michael has it.”
He has a set life figured out.
In the past, you’ve been so vocal about working with anautoimmune diseaseand taking care of yourself.
How do you manage your stress while working?
That’s probably actually the biggest thing that I figured out about myself and work.
I think most people would be like, “What?
What [is] she talking about?”
It’s a lot of self-care.
keep your Soul,” right afterwards.
I was in great health.
Bubble baths, love, beautiful food, wonderful family, and lots of stretching and cardio.
secure your Soul."
Is it a conscious, intentional choice?
Maybe those are people that also gravitate towards me.
I also love new voices, people that are taking risks.
There is more content, more space, and more inclusion for women and people of color.
So I am going to use my voice and my gifts to support their work.
“Breaking” is now showing in theaters.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
