*Actress Emma McDonald gives fans an inside look at her pivotal role as Rahima in “The Serpent Queen” Season 2.
As the drama surrounding Catherine de Medici intensifies, McDonald’s character returns as a key figure in the queen’s court, having earned a place of prominence after the dramatic events of the first season. In our exclusive conversation, McDonald discusses stepping into the role, exploring the complexities of her character, and what fans can expect from Rahima’s journey this season.”
“The Serpent Queen” tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history.
Here’s the official S2 synopsis: Catherine de Medici is Queen Regent of France now that her son, Charles IX has come of age. Distracted by the personal conflicts of the Valois children, a new mysterious prophet named Edith gains a loyal following who vow to challenge the current religious establishment, sparking tension across the country. Feeling threatened by the rising strain, the divided court turn to their own schemes for selfish benefit. The Guises commit unholy acts while the Bourbons turn to a familiar foreign sovereign, Queen Elizabeth I of England in hopes of personal gain. As France falls into political and religious turmoil, Catherine struggles to maintain her power, but The Serpent Queen will do whatever she needs to regain control.
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McDonald’s told us that Rahima is “more front and center” in Season 2, adding, “She’s not running around in the background anymore.”
“She’s respected more than she was. She’s able to call the shots more… and she is able to make calls for herself that Catherine’s not aware of,” McDonald continued.
“She sees things before Catherine sees things. She’s awakened to what is happening around her, which is a lot of fun, but she’s also able to be in rooms that she wouldn’t have been in before… she’s able to have conversations with people that she wouldn’t have had before.”
According to McDonald, Rahima “wants to be her own definer.”
“She doesn’t want to answer to anybody anymore… she is a grown woman now.”
The most compelling aspect of Rahima’s journey this season “was when she chose to dissimilate herself from Catherine,” said McDonald.
“It was when she chose to say, no, no, no, I am my own woman. I make my own choices and what you’re doing, I don’t need to be a part of anymore. I have learned everything that I need to learn from you and I can go my own way. I don’t want to answer to anyone anymore. I think that for me was the most interesting point, seeing what she was capable of on her own.”
Watch our full conversation with Emma McDonald via the clip below.
“The Serpent Queen” is based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda and the series is available to stream on STARZ.
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