As the series ‘1923’ came to a close, Julia Schlaepfer reflected on her character Alexandra Dutton’s tragic fate, and how it was a testament to her strength and character.
For Julia Schlaepfer‘s character, Alexandra Dutton, the journey across the country was one of survival and sacrifice. The 30-year-old actress, who plays the role of Alex in the Paramount+ series ‘1923‘, had a feeling that her character’s story would end in tragedy.
Julia Schlaepfer is a Swiss supermodel and actress born on May 30, 1978.
She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a model for brands such as 'Dolce & Gabbana' and 'Versace'.
Schlaepfer has appeared on numerous magazine covers, including 'Vogue', 'Elle', and 'Harper's Bazaar'.
In addition to her modeling career, she has also acted in several films, including 'The Lives of Others' and 'The Debt.' Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Schlaepfer currently resides in Berlin, Germany.
Before filming season 1, Taylor Sheridan took Schlaepfer to dinner and asked her if she knew how her character’s story would end. Schlaepfer recalled saying, ‘I’m dying, aren’t I?‘ Sheridan told her, ‘I don’t know yet. You might not. I don’t know,’ leaving Schlaepfer with a sense of uncertainty.
Taylor Sheridan is a multi-talented American screenwriter, director, and novelist.
Born on May 21, 1970, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, he rose to fame with his critically acclaimed film 'Sicario' (2015).
Sheridan's work often explores themes of human nature, morality, and the complexities of modern society.
He has written several successful films, including 'Hell or High Water' (2016) and 'Wind River' (2017), which he also directed.
Known for his gritty realism and nuanced storytelling, Sheridan continues to make a significant impact on contemporary cinema.
As the series progressed, Schlaepfer realized that her character’s fate was sealed. In an exclusive interview, she revealed that she had always felt a sense of foreboding about Alex‘s story coming to a close.
‘I think I just had a feeling that that’s how it would go,’ Schlaepfer said. ‘Nothing can prepare you for reading it for the first time, or seeing it, or, especially, performing it. That hit different.‘
The final scene of the series, which shows Spencer rescuing Alex from the Wyoming elements only to find her dead beside their newborn son, was a heart-wrenching moment for Schlaepfer and co-star Brandon Sklenar.
‘I was super emotional,’ Sklenar said. ‘I think I was probably too emotional most of the time, genuinely.‘ The scene’s brutality hit him hard, especially when he saw Alex lying in the hospital bed with their son.
Brandon Sklenar is an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Connor Rhodes in the medical drama series 'Chicago Med'.
Born on January 22, 1990, he began his acting career in the early 2010s, landing small roles in TV shows and films.
Sklenar's breakthrough came when he was cast as 'Rhodes' in 'Chicago Med', a role that has earned him numerous fan accolades.
He has also appeared in other notable projects, including 'The Other Side of Everything' and 'Aurora'.
Schlaepfer believes that Alex‘s sacrifice is a testament to her strength and character. ‘It shows how strong she is,’ Schlaepfer said. ‘And it’s such a testament to who she is.‘
For Schlaepfer, playing Alex was a deeply personal experience. She felt a sense of loss when the series ended, as if she had lost a piece of herself in the process.
‘I feel like I put so much of who Julia Schlaepfer is into Alex, so it feels like I’ve lost myself in this,’ Schlaepfer said. ‘I had to lay Alex to rest, and that’s going to stick with me for the rest of my life, for sure.‘
