COLLIDER: This is fun because it never stops being unexpected.
I wasnt given the full script from the beginning, so it just made me want to know more.
It made me want to dive into each world that was going on.
I wanted to tap into the conspiracy but I also wanted to be Jessica Hyde.
Everything was all at once.
How do you view the story thats being told?
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LANE: Thats a good question.
I dont know how I view it.
Its unexpected but its also expected.
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Then you have the actual comic book and peoples opinions.
One of the things that really stands out with this series is how viscerally violent it is.
Was that something that you were prepared for?
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Is that something you always knew would be there?
LANE: Yeah, it was absolutely from the bat and it makes sense.
I thought it was exciting.
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She cant really throw a bag of flowers at them and say, kindly stop.
The violence is what it is.
Jessica Hyde is definitely a very primal character who acts on impulse.
Shes very animalistic and dangerous and just a little bit scary.
LANE: I looked at a lot of videos of feral cats.
There are definitely a lot of disturbing things explored in the story.
LANE: In the beginning, it was like, Oh, okay, that hits and makes sense.
What one person does can really start a domino effect, or it can really help achieve some things.
LANE: It was so incredible.
It was just the coolest thing and it really gave you something to search for the clues in.
The artwork was just incredible.
They did an incredible job and it was so cool.
Who do you see as the villain of this story?
LANE: Definitely Mr. Rabbit is clearly a villain but I also think its background trauma.
Trauma is the villain.
Thats something really beautiful because it brings in such a unique dynamic.
Also, this was a very intense show in so many ways.
Luckily, theres humor in it but its an intense show with intense hours.
Without spoilers, how did you feel about the ending of the season?
What was your reaction to reading and shooting that final script?
LANE: I had a lot of questions.
I love a cliffhanger but it also frustrates you, at the same time.
I think thats what people will feel and thats definitely what we, as a cast, feel.
I wanna know.
I have so many questions and so many feelings.
American Honeywas a real breakout role for you.
Since then, how does the journey that youve taken in your career feel for you?
LANE: It feels personal.
Its described me in a way of reflecting where I was and what I was willing to explore.
Its not just a film.
Theres more time to really dive in.
LANE: I dont know if it changes what I look for.
Utopiais available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
Christina Radish is a Senior Reporter of Film, TV, and Theme Parks for Collider.
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