Rebecca Falcone is one of the strongest characters Landman – In order to portray the litigant effectively, Kayla Wallace She had to do her research.
During an exclusive interview with Us WeeklyWallace, 31, made sure to watch real trials to get the right space for her role in them. Taylor SheridanDrama series. “I was really interested in cross-examination and playing with how litigants get what they need from the cross-examination itself,” the actress said. we. “I found this to be very cool. It's a complete art in itself.”
Not only did Wallace attend the trial in Fort Worth – where… Landman It was filmed – but she also looked to highly publicized experiences online for inspiration.
“I've seen some famous cases (and) celebrity trials,” Wallace said. weNoting that it includes “both” OJ Simpson trial in 1995 and Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial 2022. I rewatched it too The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story: “That was very helpful.”
In Episode 4, Rebecca proves her prowess as a negotiator by demanding respect during a tense hearing alongside Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton). The dialogue-heavy scene showed Rebecca furiously telling a sexist lawyer: “You think they hired me because I'm pretty? I'm making $900 an hour… and you're about to find out why.”
Wallace admitted that this scene was “one of the biggest scenes to tackle”, explaining: “I remember feeling like I was running a marathon at the end of the day.” Ultimately, she was proud of the result: “It was a really nice experience to have to build that confidence in her and in myself as well.”
to When the heart calls alumwho plays Rebecca — “a strong, powerful, intelligent woman” — was a dream come true. As it turns out, the role was created for her, with Sheridan recasting the character after seeing Wallace's audition for Ainsley, who played Michelle Randolph.
“I'm so honored that he saw everything he saw in me and trusted me, almost at a time when I didn't trust myself in the beginning,” she said. we. And she doesn't take being part of Sheridan's successful TV empire lightly: “We all feel very lucky to have him at the helm of our ship.”
Working opposite Thornton, 69, was a masterclass in acting. “It's really inspiring to watch him, which makes filming the scene so exciting because he's living in the moment,” Wallace explained. “He's very professional, very talented – I've taken a lot from him.”
In the season 1 finale, Rebecca faced an ethical dilemma after being asked to renegotiate a $175 million farm lease involving hydraulic fracturing. Although there's no word on Season 2 yet, Wallace is hoping to continue bringing Rebecca's story to life — and she already knows where she wants to find the “incredibly smart and astute negotiator.”
“As they stated in Episode 9, she's not an oil and gas person — she's a litigator with almost no knowledge in that area, so I'm excited to see her navigating (an area) she doesn't know much about.” Wallace said we. “I also want to see who she is at the end of the work day.”
“I'm ready for more,” she added. “I hope we get the chance.”
