Interview: Beulah Koale Talks Dual, Acting Opposite Karen Gillan, And Being Inspired By Riley Stearns

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From the great mind of Riley Stearns is the sci-fi thriller Dual, starring Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, and Beulah Koale. The movie quickly introduces viewers to Sarah, a young woman who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. In this cynical future, people are able to undergo a cloning procedure to relieve their loved ones from experiencing grief or loss — and with Sarah's severe lack of hope, she opts into it. However, as time passes, she is cured of the disease and is left with a clone of herself that offers a favorable burst of new energy to her withdrawn partner, Peter, and her family. The only option to get out of the situation is for Sarah and her clone to dual to the death. Sounds totally reasonable, right?

Actor Beulah Koale expanded his horizons by stepping into the role of Peter. He shared with us that he has never ventured into the comedy or sci-fi sphere, and initially felt as though it was a challenge. With the guidance and support of director, writer, and producer Stearns, Koale was able to step up to the plate and learn new skills to enhance his craft. Previously, the New Zealand-born actor starred in Thank You for Your Service, Shadow in the Cloud, and in the CBS reboot of Hawaii Five-0. Game Rant spoke with Koale about working with Karen Gillan, Peter's journey throughout the movie, and whether or not he'd survive a duel against his own clone.

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Game Rant: What initially drew you to this project?

Beulah Koale: It was mainly my fear of comedy, especially the type of comedy Riley [director] does. I'm not comfortable in the comedy and sci-fi world, I've never tried it. I'm always up for a challenge and I'm always looking for ways to upskill myself. When I watched Riley's work, I just