Odessa A’zion has solidified her status as Hollywood’s next major star with two critically acclaimed projects in 2025: Josh Safdie’s A24 film ‘Marty Supreme’ and HBO’s renewed comedy series ‘I Love LA.’ In an exclusive interview, the 25-year-old actor opens up about playing complex women, debunking LA stereotypes, and the collaborative filmmaking process that defines her rising career.
In a industry obsessed with finding the next “It Girl,” Odessa A’zion represents something far more substantial: an actor with the raw talent and strategic vision to build a lasting career. Her breakthrough year in 2025 showcases a remarkable range, moving seamlessly from the high-stakes drama of Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme to the sharp social satire of HBO’s I Love LA.
What sets A’zion apart isn’t just the quality of her projects but her approach to character. She describes both Rachel from Marty Supreme and Tallulah from I Love LA as “bad bitches”—women who are unapologetically strong, smart, and driven. This fascination with complex female characters has become her trademark.
The Marty Supreme Transformation
In Marty Supreme, A’zion plays Rachel, the childhood sweetheart of Timothée Chalamet’s ping-pong prodigy Marty Mauser. Set in the 1950s, Rachel is both loyal and calculating, the only character who truly understands Marty’s ambition. “She’s so strong and smart and calculated,” A’zion explains. “She’s a player and she’s determined. Really, Marty and her are two sides of the same coin.”
The collaboration with Safdie proved transformative for the young actor. She describes him as “a toolbox” who has “every single tool that he might need inside of him to help you if you feel like you can’t find yours.” This collaborative environment allowed for significant improvisation, including one pivotal line where Rachel reveals a crucial plot point to another character.
The Safdie Method: Collaboration Over Control
A’zion emphasizes the freedom Safdie provides his actors. “It’s just super collaborative. I have so much freedom to improv, say whatever. It is so important for me to be able to do that, personally.” This approach contrasts with more controlled directing styles, though she acknowledges she’d love to work with directors like Wes Anderson as well.
The depth of Safdie and co-writer Ronnie Bronstein’s character development impressed A’zion. They provided extensive backstory, including details like Rachel and Marty knowing each other since age eight and growing up in the same building. “He took her to go and see King Kong and that was her favorite movie. Faye Ray was her favorite actress,” A’zion reveals, demonstrating the meticulous preparation behind the film.
I Love LA and Debunking Stereotypes
While Marty Supreme showcases A’zion’s dramatic range, I Love LA highlights her comedic timing as Tallulah, a scheming influencer. The recent renewal for season two promises more mischief, and A’zion hopes to see her character “get into some more mischievous shit. Maybe she’ll steal another Balenciaga bag or something.”
As a born-and-raised Angeleno, A’zion takes issue with common LA stereotypes. “I think that the people are great and I would like to debunk that,” she states firmly. “I think that you could find shitty people anywhere, and if you feel like you go to LA and people are shitty, I think you’re with the wrong crowd because all my friends that I know and love that live in LA and are from LA are beautiful, amazing, caring people.”
The Power of Costuming
The transformation into Tallulah was significantly aided by costume design. A’zion initially imagined the character in baggier clothing similar to her personal style, but the revealing miniskirts and tiny tops fundamentally shaped the performance. “Once I started wearing those clothes for the pilot and realizing that this is the character, it fully, fully helps you get into that mindset,” she explains.
This attention to detail extends to both projects. For Marty Supreme, the 1950s wardrobe helped ground A’zion in the period, while for I Love LA, the contemporary fashion defined Tallulah’s influencer persona.
Looking Toward the Future
When asked which character she relates to more personally, A’zion leans toward Rachel but emphasizes that both are distinct from her own personality. “I’ve never been a pregnant mother in 1952 and I’ve never been a scheming revealing influencer before either,” she notes with humor.
The emotional connection to Rachel made wrapping Marty Supreme particularly difficult. “I was really, really, really sad to walk away from Rachel. I loved that character,” A’zion confesses. “I was devastated when we wrapped. I was sobbing—I was actually staying with True Whitaker for the latter half of filming. She wasn’t there at that time, she was out of town, but I was sobbing on her couch to my friend on FaceTime about how incredible the experience was.”
This depth of commitment characterizes A’zion’s approach to her craft. She describes both Rachel and Tallulah as possessing a strength she admires: “I feel like sometimes I get anxious to say something in regards to myself or work or telling someone not to talk to you that way or something like that. And both of them don’t give a single flying fuck. They’re such bad bitches.”
What’s Next for Hollywood’s Rising Star
Following such acclaimed projects creates high expectations, but A’zion remains focused on quality collaborations. “After this, I’m like, Fuck, I don’t know what I can do after this movie that will give me the same rush and satisfaction that this one did,” she admits. “I’m praying that I get to keep working with people like Josh and Timmy and Ronnie and Eli and Katagas and Darius. What an incredible group of people.”
Her inspiration comes from watching great films, recently citing Weapons as something that made her think, “Oh my God, that’s such a good movie. I wish I was in it.” This drive to be part of meaningful projects suggests A’zion’s career trajectory will continue its upward momentum.
The entertainment industry often anoints new stars quickly, but Odessa A’zion’s 2025 proves she has the substance to match the hype. With two dramatically different but equally compelling performances, she hasn’t just arrived—she’s announced herself as a force capable of shaping Hollywood’s next chapter.
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