Q: In the comics Moira MacTaggert has been the love interest of both Charles Xavier and Sean Cassidy (Banshee) Are these relationships explored in the script?

A: We explore the relationship of Moira and Charles but not with Banshee - at least not yet!

Q: Moira didn't have the accent in Last Stand, so I can only assume she won't be having it in First Class?

A: No, Matthew Vaughn was adamant she be American - despite James McAvoy's slight disappointment as he is Scottish.

Q: Will we get a chance to see Muir Island?

A: Sadly no, not in this installment.

Q: Were you a little jealous that your character is the only one of the main characters without superpowers?

A: I was not when we were shooting as I didn't have to get picked up at 2:30am like Jennifer Lawrence. But I am sure I will suffer post-traumatic mutant envy when I see Angel being able to fly.

Q: What type of preparation and research did you do to prepare for your role as Dr. MacTaggert?

A: I researched the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the CIA in 1962 as this is when the film is set. Production organized a brilliant X-Men expert to come and talk to us when we wanted. He came with a folder 20 pounds heavy with every comic and known fact on Moira McTaggert collated so I devoured that as well.

Q: Are we going to see Moira really involved at Xavier's school? Perhaps as a teacher or creator of Cerebro?

A: We will see - I hope so. She truly devoted her entire life to the cause so it would only make sense.

Q: Dr. MacTaggert is a unique, strong, yet powerless human in a world full of mutants. What was your favorite part about playing her?

A: Her fashion sense…kidding. It was great to play the role of a true female pioneer in a time when misogyny was alive and well and to play someone so devoted and passionate about the mutant community - a cause that stands as a great metaphor - that we can all co-exist peacefully and progressively.


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