Teyana Taylor urged director Paul Thomas Anderson to proceed her character’s journey in “One Battle After Another.”

Teyana Taylor desires extra display time and a deeper dive into the destiny of her character in One Battle After Another, telling The Hollywood Reporter she’s “already begging” writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson to revisit the story of Perfidia Beverly Hills.

The Teyana Taylor star earned a Golden Globe nomination for her efficiency as the unconventional and elusive Perfidia, who disappears to Mexico within the movie’s early scenes to keep away from a jail sentence.

Though her function is proscribed to the movie’s prolonged prologue, Taylor’s portrayal left a long-lasting impression—and he or she’s not able to let go.

“I often think about what her 16 years were like and her having to live through the choices that she made,” she stated. “I think that we hear that in her voice (when Willa reads her letter), and it kind of makes me excited to see what would happen if we did a part two. There’s a lot of space to create something magical with that.”

When requested if she had pitched the concept to Anderson, finest identified for Boogie Nights, Taylor didn’t hesitate.

“I’m already begging,” she stated.

The movie, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Perfidia’s ex-boyfriend, Bob, and Chase Infiniti as their daughter, Willa, jumps ahead 16 years after Perfidia’s escape. The story picks up as Bob and Willa navigate the fallout from Perfidia’s selections.

With 9 Golden Globe nominations, together with Best Picture – Musical or Comedy, One Battle After Another has emerged as a serious contender this awards season. Taylor, DiCaprio and Infiniti are all up for performing honors alongside co-stars Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro.

Though Taylor didn’t anticipate the awards buzz whereas filming, she believed the film would provoke dialog.

“I love that. I love healthy communication. I love when we can talk and discuss,” she stated. “What bothers you about it? What do you love about it? What did it shed light on? Was it the uncomfortable, harsh realities that we had to face? Did you understand?”

The Golden Globes can be held on January 7 in Beverly Hills.

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