The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Anwen O'Driscoll | Bet Season 1 - Riri

Anwen O'Driscoll discusses her role as Riri in Netflix's "Bet," including the elements drawn from her "Kakegurui" counterpart, Ririka, being intentional in her physical expression, and the evolving dynamics shared with Kira and Mary. She also chats about positive collaboration with her cast and creative team, and the importance, and rewarding feeling, of being a part of queer storytelling.

*Our interview contains major spoilers for season 1 of "Bet." Please watch/listen at your own discretion. Season 1 is available to stream on Netflix (worldwide on May 15).

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0:00 - Importance of queer stories and projects of self-discovery, You Can Live Forever
4:28 - Riri in Bet, shaping her with inspiration from Ririka, lack of identity, being intentional in physicality
10:24 - Yumeko's impact on Kira and Riri, power dynamics, protecting sister by using the detonator, choking scene
24:31 - Riri and Mary, attraction, protecting her from father at retreat
29:59 - Creating a rich world and collaborating with cast and creative team, balancing fans, source material and new stories

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