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That magic extends to three actresses casting a new spell on audiences.
Both Diaz and Jeffery call the trios instant chemistry miraculous.
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Jeffery echoes the sentiment, saying, We were lucky it was an immediate connection.
We have a sisterly rapport and its reflected onscreen.
We just want people to give it a chance, says Jeffery.
who must band together to vanquish evil.
Most of the magic, however, is created in post.
Diaz got a bit flashier freezing time, bringing actual mimes on as background talent to enhance the effect.
The people in the background are actually staying still, she marvels.
Mantock yearns for something a bit closer to home Macys mythology.
I am really excited about Macys family, whoever they may be, she says.
She believes her father to be dead, but we dont know if thats true.
Why is she the way she is?
Why did she grow up away from her sisters?
In another bit of supernatural intervention, the girls say their roles are perfect matches for their own personalities.
I was really attracted to how Mel was this social justice warrior, says Diaz.
I feel very similar to that right now.
I appreciate [Macys] logical thinking.
Were going to embrace magic as a whole, says Diaz.
Magic is a universal thing.
Citing everything from voodoo to paganism, Mantock revels in what that means for inclusion.
A sisterhood now made up of three women of color.
The actresses also stressed the power of working together as a group.
Youre as good as the people you surround yourself with.
Working harder together is better than working alone.
Ideas like fighting the darkness and raising your light are really cool.
I want young women to watch the show and feel they can literally do anything.
