Emma Corrin drew inspiration from various iconic villains while preparing for their portrayal of Cassandra Nova in the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine. In an interview with British GQ, the actor shared insights into their research process and what intrigued them about the character, who is known as the sister of Charles Xavier in the X-Men universe.
Corrin delved into the world of classic cinema antagonists, citing Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka and Christoph Waltz's Nazi officer in Inglourious Basterds as influences. They admired the extravagant performance of Wilder and the energy exuded by Waltz in their respective roles.
