‘I’m an all-or-nothing person’: actor Maisie Richardson-Sellers on risks, rewards and keeping it real

Her first ever role was in Star Wars, but Maisie Richardson-Sellers is also fascinated by more down-to- earth stories about women, queer love and politicsMaisie Richardson-Sellers has often taken a leap of faith, and it’s nearly always paid off.

Before the 30-year-old made her first ever on-screen appearance, in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, no less, and before starring in megawatt franchises like Netflix’s The Kissing Booth and Legends of Tomorrow, she worked odd jobs, including for a London helicopter tour company.

She would hand out flyers and take official photos when couples got engaged on the trips.

Sometimes, when people failed to show up, she would ask if she could replace them in the helicopter.

No use wasting an empty seat.

“I’d try my luck and ask for a ride,” the actor says.

It was always worth it.

Every now and then Richardson-Sellers would be whisked high into the sky,

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