![]() I remember asking the hair stylist ‘who gets to wear that pink hair’ and she said it was me. All these wigs behind in the makeup trailer. I had no idea I would be having pink hair. It’s not like you get to have that cool pink hair for every single project. What was your favorite part in making this film? I can’t think of any other improvement to make in terms with the relationship with the cast. Everyone is so friendly and so nice to work with. I felt very at home from the first day, which is not what you can always experience. I did feel like he was really trying to create this really comfortable atmosphere for all of us. Well, obviously, he’s not just the lead actor in the film. How was it working with Ryan Reynolds and the rest of the amazing cast? Speaking of Ryan, the cast and crew of Deadpool seemed like a great working atmosphere. I was a little worried if I’d be able to fit in and get used to how things are here, but everyone was so welcoming, especially Ryan. But, getting prepared, meeting people, and how the daily routine of shooting in America is totally different. The process of filming and acting is the same in any role. Since this is your first international superhero film, having so many Japanese films previously, how do you feel like this was different compared to your previous work? Everyone is talking about Asian representation as well. How important was it for you to represent this character - not only an Asian woman, but also a queer Asian woman? The film is getting some praise for the inclusion of characters of different race and sizes. It is necessary because you know how the world is right now. I am so grateful to be part of this important movement and challenge for a film like this. How does it feel to be part of this first ever moment? Deadpool even comments how cute of a couple the characters are. The film is getting high praise for having its first queer relationship in a superhero film with Yukio and Negasonic. I was really surprised and she looked really badass. I saw the trailer and I was really surprised. To be honest, I really didn’t know she had that electrical power. I did do some research but I didn’t focus on making it concisely as they introduced in the comic. I guess the fans from the comic book will be surprised because she’s different from the film that she was first introduced in and the comic books. How much research did you do when you were auditioning or cast for the role? Were you a Marvel fan beforehand? She had different weapons and it was just a process of building a new character. I did get an idea, but they really wanted to build a different character for this Deadpool 2 film. So, I did know the name of the character and I saw the comics. She’s different from the other film that they introduced this character in. This Yukio has been in the Wolverine film. Did the writers tell you who this character is based on? I did notice that the character is named Yukio, like in the Wolverine films, but has electrical powers as a character named Surge. ![]() It’s just been an amazing experience as well. I’m still trying to concentrate and everything. This whole thing has been a great experience. So, I was pretty nervous towards the end because I knew I was close. I got the part from an audition but I went through 3 or 4 auditions. How does it feel to be part of this mega franchise as a character and part of the X-Men? NOC: Congrats on the film! I got to see it and your character is adorable and fierce at the same time. She told us a little bit more about her character and what it means to play, not only an Asian woman, but a queer Asian woman on the big screen. We got to chat with Kutsuna on the phone during her press tour, two days after the premiere. Now, Kutsuna is playing her most electrifying role yet - X-Men recuit, Yukio. The 25-year-old actress has starred in many Japanese films and television shows and made her first international debut in last year’s The Outsider. Another thing the film is getting praise for is the appearance of a queer couple in Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand) and her girlfriend, Yukio, played by Japanese-Australian actress, Shioli Kutsuna. Deadpool 2 premieres this week and it has already been praised for its rated-R comedy and off-the-wall antics from actor and executive producer Ryan Reynolds.
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