Zoe Saldaña stars in "The Absence of Eden," a film directed by her husband, Marco Perego.
Hollywood action star Zoe Saldaña is known for taking on powerful roles in sci-fi franchises like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy. But in her latest film, "The Absence of Eden," she takes a dramatic turn, stepping away from fantastical worlds and into a very real human struggle.
Directed by her husband, Marco Perego, "The Absence of Eden" sees Saldaña portray an undocumented immigrant seeking sanctuary in the United States. This gritty and relevant film promises to showcase Saldaña's versatility as an actress, bringing a powerful human story to the forefront.
The movie does not take a political stance, the couple says, as it showcases the polarizing issue of immigration.
"I was really proud of him, that out of all the subjects that he could be, you know, building a story around, he chose immigration and the angle of humanity, which keeps us very neutral, but also keeps us in the form of art of telling stories that are compelling about human beings, about people," Saldaña said.
Saldaña said they may be uncomfortable conversations, but she thinks it's important to have all sides to properly understand the issue.
"I feel like the issue of immigration has been an ongoing issue," she said. "I think that what's important in my opinion is for us not to forget as Americans that this nation was founded by immigrants."
As for working on set as husband and wife for the first time, the couple joked about a few moments they disagreed.
"When she speaks Spanish, I'm in trouble," Perego joked.
As time progressed, Saldaña said, the two found a working rhythm.
"I feel like the more experience we have, it'll continue to get better and better," Saldaña said in an interview for CBS.
"The Absence of Eden" hits theaters on April 12.
