Hannah Waddingham Played A Murderous Villain In The TV Adaptation Of A Bruce Willis Movie
Ted Lasso may have made Hannah Waddingham a TV hero, but in 2015, an adaptation of a Bruce Willis sci-fi movie saw her play a very different kind of character.
Hannah Waddingham, best known for her roles in Sex Education, Benidorm, and Game of Thrones, showcased a darker side in her Emmy-winning career. She played the role of Magdalena, a ruthless and high-ranking member of the apocalyptic Army of the 12 Monkeys, in the Syfy TV adaptation of the 1995 Bruce Willis film 12 Monkeys. This time-bending series, set in a future where a deadly plague threatens humanity, starred Willis as James Cole, a time traveler tasked with stopping the plague.
Magdalena, one of four Guardians assigned to raise Cole, was a Shaper, a fanatical mentor responsible for grooming Cole into the prophesied leader known as The Witness. She would stop at nothing to ensure this future, including killing anyone who threatened it. Waddingham's chilling performance as Magdalena earned her praise from critics, with SpoilerTV hailing her as a major highlight and IGN calling her one of the most terrifying baddies in the show.
Her character's exit from the series was marked by a dramatic self-destruct mechanism triggered by Dr. Railly, leading to Waddingham's departure from the series.
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