Photo:Ian West/PA Images via GettyAfter a challenging shoot for their upcoming Paramount+ seriesSpecial Ops: Lioness,Zoe SaldañaandNicole Kidmanwould love to tackle another project together: a far-flung holiday along the Mediterranean coastline.“We want to go on holiday in Italy together,” Kidman, 56, tells PEOPLE in the newest issue, on newsstands Friday.“My god. Please!” Saldaña, 45, chimes in.Saldaña for her part, would also love to do a play with herSpecial Ops: Lionesscostar, who she formed a bond with during production. TheGuardians of the Galaxyactress admitted she hasn’t performed on a stage in over 20 years, shortly before landing her breakout role as a ballet student in the 2000 romance dramaCenter Stage.“When I was on stage, I was just dancing,” she recalls. “I was never really projecting anything other than with my body. A play would be amazing, but alsoLionessseason 2 would be just as great too.”Kidman, meanwhile was last seen onstage in 2015 in the West End playPhotograph 51,playing scientist Rosalind Franklin — a role that landed her the best actress prize at the London Evening Standard theatre awards.For now, though, the actresses will likely be enjoying the fruits of their labor inYellowstonecreatorTaylor Sheridan’slatest show,Special Ops: Lioness.In the sweeping drama, Saldaña and Kidman, who also executive produced the sweeping drama, play leaders on a highly classified CIA counterterrorism team.Greg Lewis/Paramount+Kidman describes the shoot as a demanding, but gratifying experience. “There’s an enormous amount of action in this show," she says. “We both had to work really hard, because they would share this fantastic dialogue, and you want to deliver on that. But it’s also very physical and demanding. It’s a rollercoaster ride.”The actresses forming a close bond during production, with Saldaña describing their friendship as “love at first sight.““We shared a make-up trailer,” Kidman explains. “Sitting next to each other every morning, you get to know each other very well very quickly.“Saldaña and Kidman also learned a lot about each other. Besides being Geminis, they share a strong work ethic, a deep love for their children, and an early bedtime. (Kidman heads to bed at 9:30 p.m., while Saldaña goes to sleep at 9:15 p.m.)Saldana is also try to emulate Kidman, who is a “professional” at taking 20-minute naps.“She puts on headphones, even during lunchtime, and she’ll just lie down anywhere or lean on a wall,” she explains. “She’s completely recharged after. I’ve been trying to do it, but I can’t.“For more on Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.Special Ops: Lionesspremieres Sunday, July 23 on Paramount+.
Photo:Ian West/PA Images via Getty
Ian West/PA Images via Getty
After a challenging shoot for their upcoming Paramount+ seriesSpecial Ops: Lioness,Zoe SaldañaandNicole Kidmanwould love to tackle another project together: a far-flung holiday along the Mediterranean coastline.“We want to go on holiday in Italy together,” Kidman, 56, tells PEOPLE in the newest issue, on newsstands Friday.“My god. Please!” Saldaña, 45, chimes in.Saldaña for her part, would also love to do a play with herSpecial Ops: Lionesscostar, who she formed a bond with during production. TheGuardians of the Galaxyactress admitted she hasn’t performed on a stage in over 20 years, shortly before landing her breakout role as a ballet student in the 2000 romance dramaCenter Stage.“When I was on stage, I was just dancing,” she recalls. “I was never really projecting anything other than with my body. A play would be amazing, but alsoLionessseason 2 would be just as great too.”Kidman, meanwhile was last seen onstage in 2015 in the West End playPhotograph 51,playing scientist Rosalind Franklin — a role that landed her the best actress prize at the London Evening Standard theatre awards.For now, though, the actresses will likely be enjoying the fruits of their labor inYellowstonecreatorTaylor Sheridan’slatest show,Special Ops: Lioness.In the sweeping drama, Saldaña and Kidman, who also executive produced the sweeping drama, play leaders on a highly classified CIA counterterrorism team.Greg Lewis/Paramount+Kidman describes the shoot as a demanding, but gratifying experience. “There’s an enormous amount of action in this show,” she says. “We both had to work really hard, because they would share this fantastic dialogue, and you want to deliver on that. But it’s also very physical and demanding. It’s a rollercoaster ride.”The actresses forming a close bond during production, with Saldaña describing their friendship as “love at first sight.““We shared a make-up trailer,” Kidman explains. “Sitting next to each other every morning, you get to know each other very well very quickly.“Saldaña and Kidman also learned a lot about each other. Besides being Geminis, they share a strong work ethic, a deep love for their children, and an early bedtime. (Kidman heads to bed at 9:30 p.m., while Saldaña goes to sleep at 9:15 p.m.)Saldana is also try to emulate Kidman, who is a “professional” at taking 20-minute naps.“She puts on headphones, even during lunchtime, and she’ll just lie down anywhere or lean on a wall,” she explains. “She’s completely recharged after. I’ve been trying to do it, but I can’t.“For more on Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.Special Ops: Lionesspremieres Sunday, July 23 on Paramount+.
After a challenging shoot for their upcoming Paramount+ seriesSpecial Ops: Lioness,Zoe SaldañaandNicole Kidmanwould love to tackle another project together: a far-flung holiday along the Mediterranean coastline.
“We want to go on holiday in Italy together,” Kidman, 56, tells PEOPLE in the newest issue, on newsstands Friday.
“My god. Please!” Saldaña, 45, chimes in.
Saldaña for her part, would also love to do a play with herSpecial Ops: Lionesscostar, who she formed a bond with during production. TheGuardians of the Galaxyactress admitted she hasn’t performed on a stage in over 20 years, shortly before landing her breakout role as a ballet student in the 2000 romance dramaCenter Stage.
“When I was on stage, I was just dancing,” she recalls. “I was never really projecting anything other than with my body. A play would be amazing, but alsoLionessseason 2 would be just as great too.”
Kidman, meanwhile was last seen onstage in 2015 in the West End playPhotograph 51,playing scientist Rosalind Franklin — a role that landed her the best actress prize at the London Evening Standard theatre awards.
For now, though, the actresses will likely be enjoying the fruits of their labor inYellowstonecreatorTaylor Sheridan’slatest show,Special Ops: Lioness.In the sweeping drama, Saldaña and Kidman, who also executive produced the sweeping drama, play leaders on a highly classified CIA counterterrorism team.
Greg Lewis/Paramount+
Kidman describes the shoot as a demanding, but gratifying experience. “There’s an enormous amount of action in this show,” she says. “We both had to work really hard, because they would share this fantastic dialogue, and you want to deliver on that. But it’s also very physical and demanding. It’s a rollercoaster ride.”
The actresses forming a close bond during production, with Saldaña describing their friendship as “love at first sight.”
“We shared a make-up trailer,” Kidman explains. “Sitting next to each other every morning, you get to know each other very well very quickly.”
Saldaña and Kidman also learned a lot about each other. Besides being Geminis, they share a strong work ethic, a deep love for their children, and an early bedtime. (Kidman heads to bed at 9:30 p.m., while Saldaña goes to sleep at 9:15 p.m.)
Saldana is also try to emulate Kidman, who is a “professional” at taking 20-minute naps.
“She puts on headphones, even during lunchtime, and she’ll just lie down anywhere or lean on a wall,” she explains. “She’s completely recharged after. I’ve been trying to do it, but I can’t.”
For more on Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.
Special Ops: Lionesspremieres Sunday, July 23 on Paramount+.
source: people.com
