In 2005, WB Television hosted the premiere of the Supernatural series. The ratings and popularity of the film were so high that by the end of 2015 eleven seasons had been shot. One of the main characters in the series is the witch of Rowena. “Supernatural” brought fame to actress Ruth Connell, who played the witch. How did Ruth work on this image?
The series "Supernatural"
It is not surprising that the series "Supernatural" has become so popular: the creator of the project hatched this idea for ten years. That is, he had time to think carefully about the heroes of the film, among which the brilliant Rowena is also listed.
“Supernatural” was first released on September 13, 2005. The pilot series was watched by 5.69 million viewers. Surprisingly, about three million people continued to watch each episode of the fourth season. In the sixth, these indicators began to fall, but the scriptwriters were sophisticated and were able to raise ratings again in the ninth and tenth seasons. By the end of 2015, nine episodes of the eleventh season were released. The ratings again crawled down, so the eleventh issue could be the final for the project.
The name makes it easy to guess what this series is about: two brothers grew up in a family where his father hunted for supernatural beings. When he disappeared without a trace, the brothers Dean and Sam united and followed in his footsteps.
Rowena (Supernatural): actress Ruth Connell and her biography
Brothers Dean and Sam are confronted by many supernatural beings. Among them is the witch of Rowena.
“Supernatural” - a series that for the Scottish actress Ruth Connell became a real triumph. Before participating in the project about the girl, nobody really knew anything.
She was born and raised in Scotland on her parents' farm. Ruth's mother was a teacher, and her father a sports coach.
At four, the girl, along with her cousin, was sent to a ballet school. Young Connell was fascinated by this lesson: at age 13, she already entered the professional stage, participating in various productions (for example, in The Nutcracker).
In her free time, Ruth watched films, especially she liked the actress Vivien Leigh. Mentally Connell always imagined herself to be an actress. But out loud, she could not even admit it to herself, because in practice, Ruth never participated in either children's or school theater performances.
The girl continued to dance in various choreographic troupes and attended the Edinburgh Theater. At 24, she still decided to enter the acting school, which she graduated at only 28 years old.
Rowena ("Supernatural"): photo, character biography
Ruth Connell has always been interested in mystical stories. Therefore, when a friend sent her by mail information about the casting, as well as a description of a character named Rowena, “Supernatural” immediately interested the actress.
Rowena is the mother of the powerful
demon Crowley. She first appears on the screens in the tenth season and by the end of it turns into the most powerful sorceress in the world.
Ruth Connell was lucky: her character in the script was Scottish, so the actress did not have to work on an accent. Rowena is the embodiment of evil. Her self-esteem has no boundaries. She is not just evil, but also cunning, so her tricks are often intricate.
To fight the hunters, Dean and Sam Rowena uses his son - King Hell. However, when her venture fails, she tries to conclude a contract with her hunter brothers, according to which they must destroy Crowley. In a word, it’s not so easy to understand what is on Rowena’s mind.
Magical powers
The witch of Rowena is a supernatural powerful creature. There is no witch stronger than her in the whole world.
Basically, Rowena uses strong spells that she herself creates. But there are other abilities in her arsenal. For example, she makes extensive use of her astral projection to witness the events she needs.
Using the Impetus bestiarum spell, Rowena transforms humans into animals. It also bends reality in the minds of people, has the gift of telekinesis, healing and eternal life.
Ruth Connell about her shootings in Supernatural
The cast of “Supernatural” is predominantly male. Therefore, when the main female character appeared in the film, the journalists bombarded Ruth Connell with questions about how well the partners on the set treat her. Connell hastened to reassure everyone: she assured that the actors of the series “Supernatural” create a special atmosphere on the site. The secret of this warm atmosphere is that the performers are friends in real life.
Rowena immediately liked the actress with her temperament. Ruth was attracted by her fortitude and an accurate understanding of what she wanted.
In the process of filming, the actress realized that this is not just the role of her dreams - this is the project of her dreams! The Supernatural family is really friendly, and Ruth is glad she has something to do with it.