Ok, dress me… in age-appropriate cinematic themes!

So, the sequel had to “grow up with them” addsRaisa.

And you’re going to have resentment towards that.

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Eve of reconstruction

Eve’s not entirely the same doll fans grew up with, either.

Producing perspective

“I play her differently now,” Banks adds.

“There are a little bit more layers, and much more comedy.

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There’s something I find a bit more endearing with this Eve than the first one….

I think a part of it is approaching it from a producer’s perspective…. “I have a scene where my stomach shows.

I was like, ‘Tyra, do you want me to cover up my scars?’

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and she goes, ‘No, girl!

It takes it to the next notch from the first one….

The challenge with Grace is allowing Eve to love her.

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[She’s] opening her heart and becoming comfortable being herself.”

“It’s like a remix.

You know the Diana Ross song “I’m Coming Out” and how [The Notorious B.I.G.

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and] Puff Daddy did it over [in “Mo Money Mo Problems”]?

It’s normal to have comfort, particularly with what you know.

But Banks won’t say how.

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“I can’t say how, but you will see something!”

It’s not a shocker.

I’m a woman who owns a company.

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It’s something that’s so normal.

My culture and my background aren’t a statement.

I’m just a person who knew how to find her way and run a business.

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It’s not aMexicangoing through growing pains, it’s ayoung woman.”

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