Sun Jul 13 01:10:00 UTC 2025: **Maggie Q on “Ballard” Finale, Grueling Fight Scenes, and Overcoming Hollywood’s Stereotypes**
LOS ANGELES – Maggie Q, known for her portrayals of strong, action-oriented women, stars in the new Prime Video series “Ballard,” a spinoff of “Bosch.” She plays LAPD Detective Renée Ballard, a character based on a real-life detective, leading a cold case team.
In a recent interview with Variety, Q discussed the shocking finale of the first season, in which a member of Ballard’s team is murdered and a deep-seated conspiracy within the LAPD is revealed. She noted the surprising identity of the killer and the importance of portraying the trauma that motivates such acts.
Q shared details about a particularly difficult fight scene, emphasizing the effort it took to portray realistic violence against women and the emotional toll it took on her and the crew. She also highlighted the potential for Titus Welliver’s Bosch to appear in future seasons, expressing admiration for the character and the actor.
Reflecting on her career, Q discussed the challenges she faced as an Asian American actress in Hollywood, including being stereotyped and excluded from certain roles. She emphasized her commitment to earning roles based on talent rather than tokenism and expressed optimism about the increasing representation of Asian actors in the industry.
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