Netflix’s critically-acclaimed series The Queen’s Gambit sees Anya Taylor-Joy in the role of Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy struggling with drug addiction and an obsession with the game.
“When I said yes to doing The Queen’s Gambit, I was feeling burned out on directing and movie-wise wasn’t sure what my next big project was going to be.
Reviews for The Queen’s Gambit have been largely positive so far, with the performances by the actors, mainly Taylor-Joy and Heller, coming in for particular praise.
For Heller, one of the main appeals of playing Alma was tracing the evolution of her relationship with Beth.