Mary Wiseman, who plays Sylvia Tilly in Star Trek: Discovery has been talking about her character ahead of the season two premier next week.
Wiseman has revealed in an interview with STARTREK.COM that her character is a great source of inspiration to fans. She has praised the characters’ relatability and has received positive feedback from fans alike.
“Alex (Kurtzman) said this thing yesterday at the panel that really resonated with me, which is that Tilly does everything with love, and that that's a character who's easy to relate to, that the other stuff doesn't actually matter.
“It's that intention right there, and then the actions you choose from there that count, that really make a person. I loved that.
“I've gotten letters from people who feel maybe a little isolated or feel like people don't understand them because they have a mode of behaviour that doesn't jive with everyone, or the way that their mind works or processes information is different than others, and that can feel lonely at times, or it can feel like you don't get to see yourself reflected in media.
“And I think some people resonate with Tilly because they feel like they are Tilly. And then they get to see someone like that in a uniform on a spaceship and that's exciting for them. I feel that way. I would have liked to see Tilly growing up. I think it would make me feel pretty good about myself. That's my guess."
Wiseman is reprising her role as the popular Ensign (formerly Cadet) Tilly and the 33-year-old feels that she has settled into the part this season.
“I’m feeling really good. This time last year, I was much more in a panic. It was my first show of this magnitude, my first part of this size in any TV show, and I was just white-knuckling it. I pushed through, trying to sound like I knew what I was talking about.
“And, to be back this year with my friends is a completely different experience, just to see how much we're settled. I am so excited about the second season. I'm so excited for people to see what Tilly's doing this season. It's a really good feeling.
Star Trek: Discovery hits our streams in the US on 17 January, with the UK and the rest of the world streaming a day later.
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