Warning: This article contains spoilers aboutTerminator: Dark Fate.
Youre always nervous about an audition, Reyes tells EW.
But she was so loving.
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She was so supportive that I think we just connected from then.
It was a really emotional scene, and at the end of it we were all crying.
It was a really nice moment.
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But she did get it, in no small part because she won over Hamilton.
Because shes the one.
Added Hamilton, Natalia left the room and I looked at Tim and just went, Bingo.
Shes just the most effortless and extraordinary actress.
Truly, I think one of the greatest actresses Ive ever worked with.
Because you dont see her working or doing it, she just comes up with it.
Shes very strong and amazing.
In Hamilton, Reyes found not only a champion, but also a friend and motivator.
Through the grueling stunts and oppressive heat, the women were bonded forever.
I do feel lucky, Reyes says of being paired with Hamilton and Davis.
Its not common that you create a real family.
It was like true love, and we were supporting each other and holding each other.
Reyes also appreciated the progression shown byDark Fate.
James Cameron has always been great about changing the rules, Reyes says.
It is not Because they are Latinos, then they have to be related to drugs or illegal things.
Theyre human beings, and they happen to be Latinos, and it happens to be aTerminatormovie.
Theyre not caricatures of what a Latino is or what a woman is or what a 64-year-old lady is.
I love that it just shows diversity without really trying.
Dark Fates inclusive casting wasnt the only aspect that made Reyes proud.
Its a twist that shocks the characters and shocked Reyes herself.
I didnt even expect that when I started reading the script, she admits.
I was like, Yeah, it has to be the mother.
In general, we as women, but also Latinas, were always kind of serving other characters.
Like, Sarah Connor was serving John because she was fighting for him to stay alive.
It was pretty shocking and amazing.
I was like, Wow, this something new, something I havent seen.
Dark Fateends with only two characters still standing: Dani and Sarah.
Terminator: Dark Fateis in theaters now.
