“She’s kind of a tragic figure in a way”: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Felt Her Character Arc in Scott Pilgrim Was Left Intentionally “Mysterious”

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Felt Her Character Arc in Scott Pilgrim Was Left Intentionally “Mysterious”
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a renowned actress known for showcasing her versatility throughout her acting career. One of her most popular works is in the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Although the film failed at the box office, it was well-received by the critics and eventually became a cult classic. The film revolves around the story of a young man named Scott Pilgrim, who must surpass various hurdles to win the heart of his love interest.

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Winstead played the role of the love interest of the protagonist. During an interview, the actress reflected on her character in Scott Pilgrim and asserted that her part in the movie was deliberately shown as enigmatic by the filmmakers.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead opened up about her character in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Among various remarkable roles, Mary Elizabeth Winstead‘s role in the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is indeed one of the most memorable ones. Winstead’s portrayal as the protagonist’s lover Ramona Flowers was indeed so neatly depicted that fans can still vouch for her character.

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However, there is a sense of mystery in Winstead’s character throughout the film, which doesn’t go unnoticed by the fans. During an interview, (via IMDb) Winstead also acknowledged this and opened up about the intricacies of her character. The actress said,

” I honestly don’t know if they are things that Bryan would want out there, so I’ll keep them quiet. But things about her family-she’s kind of a tragic figure in a way. She’s been through a lot, and that’s why she’s so guarded and mysterious.”

Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead

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The character of Ramona is indeed a mysterious one as since the beginning of the film, nothing much has been revealed about her past. Winstead played a crucial part in the film as the narrative of the film revolves around her character.

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The lead protagonist of the film Scott Pilgrim (played by Michael Cera) falls in love with Ramona Flowers but winning her heart isn’t an easy fate. In order to make her his girlfriend, Pilgrim has to fight her seven evil ex-boyfriends. Interestingly, the history of her ex-boyfriends is also not mentioned in the movie. 

Ramona’s complex character is undeniably a mystery but that’s what attracted Pilgrim and the audience towards her. 

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 What is Mary Elizabeth Winstead currently doing?

Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is undeniably one of the finest actresses of Hollywood and has given many iconic performances throughout her acting career. The actress is unstoppable as she has already bagged some major projects.

According to Variety, the actress has signed on to star in the upcoming series A Gentleman in Moscow. The series is based on Amor Towles’ novel of the same name. Moreover, recently, it was reported by The Popverse that Winstead will be joining the New York Comic Con 2023. The actress is also a part of the upcoming film Rich Flu. 

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Source: IMDb

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