Tatiana Maslany almost walked away from the stage at age 20

Los Angeles, Aug 16 : Actress Tatiana Maslany nearly gave up acting at the age of 20.

Was it just because of this thing I did as a child?" she said to The Guardian.But, she changed her mind and decided to embark on her acting career following a viewing of Gena Rowlands film from 1974 "A Woman Under the Influence.

Tatiana said, "I thought, Yes thats what I want! Thats what I would like I want! I was looking for that kind of level of creativity and freedom, as well as the presence and connections.It was an incredible film to watch.

This movie gave me a glimpse of what is possible." Her career has grown from strength to strength with the role of a lead in the sci-fi television show "Orphan Black" as well with her role as a co-star with Nicole Kidman in 2018 movie ADestroyer.

Shes also leading the team of Marvel series aShe Hulk, Attorney at Law.When she spoke about her latest television project, Maslany said she hopes that one day female superheroes wont be seen as outside the norm.

She stated to The Guardian, "Im really interested in the moment these (marginalised) voices are able to speak without having to say"Oh my God its all women or "Oh my God this is an account of a gay couple and then those stories become as accepted as they are now unique." dc/svn.