Ophelia Lovibond on ‘Minx’ Season 2, pussy-bow blouses and Gucci skirts
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Ophelia Lovibond on ‘Minx’ Season 2, pussy-bow blouses and Gucci skirts

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Ellen Rapoport’s Minx is set in Los Angeles in 1970 and pits earnest feminist Joyce, against Jake Johnson, a publisher of adult magazines. She’s thoughtful and wants to improve things for other people, but again, she can often get tunnel vision.” In season two, Ophelia says, Joyce becomes quite selfish. “She is just so seduced by the attention, money, and notoriety that she loses her way a little bit.” Describing herself as a feminist, the 37-year-old says her way into Minx was “refreshingly” straightforward. “I read the pilot script, absolutely loved it, auditioned and got the role.” Deep dive The research involved reading several Playgirl magazines, Ophelia says with a laugh. “The cars and the attention to detail that goes into the set design right down to the brand of cereal that you have on the shelf behind you in a scene all helps build that world.” Back in time The challenge in a period drama, she says is finding enough costumes that are in good enough condition to last through the shoot.

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