Monarch: Legacy of Monsters brings a fresh perspective to the world of kaijus and giant monsters, and actors Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski play pivotal roles in this narrative. Their characters, deeply embedded in the lore and conflict of this universe, offer unique viewpoints on the challenges and complexities of living in a world where Titans are a reality.
Kaijus: More Than Just Monsters
Both Tippett and Lasowski reflected on their initial exposure to the world of Godzilla and kaijus. Lasowski recalled her awareness of Godzilla as a significant pop culture figure:
“It’s a character that’s known all over, you know, and so huge, such a massive creature is hard to miss.”
-Elisa Lasowski, Duvall in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters–
Tippett shared a similar sentiment, noting his growing appreciation for the genre:
“I don’t really like get much of an education about it until we started working on the show. And like, more and more, I become a bigger, bigger fan, the deeper I go.”
-Joe Tippett, Tim in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters–
Their experiences highlight the expansive and evolving nature of the kaiju genre.
Preparing for the World of Titans in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
When asked about preparing for roles as experts in a world dominated by monsters, Tippett humorously remarked on the challenge of delivering lines with conviction, even when the meaning might be elusive:
“Sometimes you have no idea what they’re talking about. So I used to joke with Elisa on the set of just like, sometimes you have to mean what you’re saying, even though you don’t know what you’re saying means.”
-Joe Tippett, Tim in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters–
Lasowski added that embracing their characters’ expertise in monster studies was key:
“You’ve established that these characters, you know, that’s what they do. They study monsters. And so they’re just like confronted with that reality every day.”
-Elisa Lasowski, Duvall in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters–
Complex Characters in a Titan World
Discussing their characters’ complexities, Lasowski described her character as strong and guarded, driven by underlying pain:
“I never sort of set out to make her like, a villain, you know… she’s just this really kind of cool character who’s in control and she’s very strong in her work and she’s guarded because there is actually a lot of pain underneath.”
Tippett elaborated on his character’s evolution and adaptability in the face of changing circumstances:
“I think Tim is open to like, like trying to solve the puzzle… he’s willing to change with it. And he’s trying to sort of solve this puzzle.”Monarch: Legacy of Monsters promises to be a journey that is as intellectually stimulating as it is visually spectacular, offering a fresh perspective on the monsters that have long captivated our imaginations. The insights from Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski into their characters’ development and the series’ narrative depth only add to the anticipation for this new chapter in the Monsterverse.
Season One of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is now streaming on AppleTV+ with new episodes releasing on Fridays.
