Interview: Aja Naomi King on Portraying a Layered, Full Human Being in ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

While the journey Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson) takes from working as a chemist to being a trailblazing TV star is the center of the Apple TV+ limited series Lessons in Chemistry, an equally compelling part of the show is her neighbor Harriet Sloane (Aja Naomi King), who’s fighting a battle of her own to protect her community from discrimination and destruction.

Awards Buzz spoke with King about her unexpected path towards getting this part and what she connected with most about Harriet. Watch the video above to hear about the experience of making the show and other reflections on her career.

Aja Naomi King is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at this year’s Emmy Awards. Lessons in Chemistry is available to stream on Apple TV+.