‘Lioness’ Star Zoe Saldaña Copes With Anxiety, Dyslexia by Being ‘120 Percent Prepared’
Zoe Saldaña’s character Joe is at the forefront of the CIA’s war on terror in ‘Lioness.’ Co-stars include Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman.
Zoe Saldana attends the Critics Choice Association's 4th Annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2024. JC Olivera/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
Despite having starred in box-office hit movies, such as the “Avatar” franchise, Zoë Saldaña is finding her current leading role in a streaming series challenging because of her dyslexia and anxiety.
Saldaña told PEOPLE on Oct. 24 that playing Joe in “Lioness” requires a lot more hours of preparation than usual.
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