Elizabeth Mitchell on Life After Lost, Playing Complex Women, and the Roles That Define a Career
The actress best known for her role as Juliet on Lost spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the show's legacy, her approach to complex female characters, and what she looks for in her next chapter.
From the Vault · 2012
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Elizabeth Mitchell said it plainly: "Juliet was one of the most layered characters I've ever played. She was capable of tremendous love and tremendous darkne…" — and Premier Guide Miami was in the room when it happened.
Elizabeth Mitchell became one of the most beloved figures in the Lost universe with her portrayal of Juliet Burke — a character whose moral complexity and emotional depth made her one of the show's most compelling presences. After Lost ended, she continued building a career defined by intelligent, nuanced performances.
Premier Guide Miami spoke with Mitchell about the Lost legacy and what draws her to the kinds of roles she chooses.
PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI: Juliet is one of those characters that fans still talk about years later. What made her so special to play?
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ELIZABETH MITCHELL: Juliet was one of the most layered characters I've ever played. She was capable of tremendous love and tremendous darkness, and I got to live in both of those places. That's a rare gift for an actress.
PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI: What do you look for in a role now?
ELIZABETH MITCHELL: Complexity. I want to play women who are fully realized — who have contradictions and secrets and desires that don't fit neatly into a category. The messier the better, honestly.
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