Crafting the perfect character, let alone their name, can feel like an odyssey of its own. I spent countless hours wandering the labyrinth of possibilities, unraveling the essence of Dorian Mersk—a hardened man forged by toil, yet destined for something far greater than the confines of his origins.

Jyn Voss, however, demanded a more delicate hand. She underwent transformation after transformation, evolving through countless iterations until she emerged as the magnetic force she was meant to be. Her presence needed to strike a delicate balance—terrifying yet captivating, resolute yet compassionate—perfectly aligned with her intricate story arc.

Every detail, from her upbringing to her innermost struggles, became a tapestry I wove behind the scenes, shaping a life that subtly unfolded before the audience without laying everything bare at once.

Then there’s our enigmatic Lorville man—a character who exudes cruelty and disdain. He was designed to be utterly unlikable, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with how his malevolence came to life. Each of these characters is a puzzle piece in a larger narrative, each one painstakingly shaped to resonate in ways both obvious and subliminal.