Interview: Rosalind Chao on the Science and Appeal of ‘3 Body Problem’

Adapted from the popular novel of the same name from the Remembrance of Earth’s Past series by Liu Cixin, Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is a bold and immersive sci-fi story spanning continents and looking far beyond the traditional limits of human perception. Among the show’s key players is astrophysicist Dr. Ye Wenjie, memorably portrayed by Rosalind Chao.

Awards Buzz spoke with Chao about her enthusiasm for working on this show and how the creators worked to make the schedule doable for her with her role on Sweet Tooth. Watch the video above to hear about her passion for science and her feelings towards the genre elements of the show.

Rosalind Chao is eligible for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at this year’s Emmy Awards. Season one of 3 Body Problem is available to stream on Netflix.