Maggie Siff Talks About Her Role in 'Billions' and Working with Paul Giamatti

💼Maggie Siff talks about her role in 'Billions' and how her character stands up to the powerful men in the show.

🤝She shares her experience working with Paul Giamatti and the dynamic between their characters in the show.

🎥Maggie Siff discusses the preparation she did for her role and how she talked to people in the lifestyle that her character represents.

👩‍💼She explains how playing strong female characters can be a political act and how it can influence cultural perceptions of women.

💰Maggie Siff talks about her character's relationship with wealth and how she would approach being a billionaire in real life.

What is 'Billions' about?

—'Billions' is a TV show that portrays the high-stakes world of Wall Street and follows the collision between two powerful figures: U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades, played by Paul Giamatti, and hedge fund king Bobby 'Axe' Axelrod, played by Damian Lewis.

How did Maggie Siff prepare for her role in 'Billions'?

—Maggie Siff prepared for her role by talking to people in the lifestyle that her character represents and discussing the psychology of the characters with a dominatrix consultant on set.

What does Maggie Siff think about playing strong female characters?

—Maggie Siff believes that playing strong female characters can be a political act and that it is significant to represent women who can be cerebral, fierce, and powerful on screen.

Does Maggie Siff enjoy playing wealthy characters?

—Maggie Siff mentioned that she wouldn't enjoy being a malignant, narcissistic billionaire in real life. She prefers a more low-key and grounded lifestyle.

When does season 2 of 'Billions' premiere?

—Season 2 of 'Billions' premieres this Sunday on Showtime.

00:01Maggie Siff, known for her roles in 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'Mad Men,' discusses her role in Showtime's 'Billions.'

01:20Stephen recalls an embarrassing moment when he met Maggie Siff at a party and admitted to not watching 'Billions' due to explicit content.

02:43Maggie Siff reveals that Paul Giamatti fell asleep during a scene where she plays a dominatrix, but she finds it fascinating to work with him.

07:17Maggie Siff discusses how playing strong female characters can be a political act and talks about the significance of standing up to traditional gender roles.