Interview: Mena Suvari on Playing with Power in a New Environment in ‘RZR’

In the Gala short form series RZR, a future-set thriller about the intersection of artificial intelligence and crime, nefarious elements are no match for the determined and unforgiving Detective Thompson (Mena Suvari). Twenty-five years after her big breakout in American Beauty and American Pie, Suvari earns her first Emmy nomination for playing this memorable character.

Awards Buzz spoke with Suvari about how honored she was to be thought of for this role and what it was like to film a short-form series. Watch the video above to hear about her upcoming roles as Jane Wyman in Reagan and the TIFF Midnight Madness selection Ick and her reflections on her career.

Mena Suvari is nominated for Outstanding Performer in A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series at this year’s Emmy Awards. RZR is available to stream on Gala.