In an interview with GQ published Monday, Jodie Foster opened up about the ordeal she endured while filming the series True Detective: Night Country.

The latest season of the series, which aired its final episode last weekend, has become a hot topic for its intense story and Foster's convincing performance. Foster delved into the challenge of filming a particularly dramatic scene in which her character, Alaska detective Liz Danvers, falls through cracked ice deep underground. This series of events became a real fear for Foster. “That day was the scariest,” she said. Said GQ.

To ensure authenticity, the production staff made sure that everything she wore was weighted to mimic sinking motion. Foster detailed the scene's elaborate setup. (Related: 'Really annoying': Hollywood legend pokes fun at Gen Z's work ethic)

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“They built a tank. They had to drop it, so there was weight on the boots, there was weight on the hoodie, there was weight on everything. It was pitch black and you couldn't wear contact lenses, so your eyes were closed. I couldn’t see it,” the actress said.

However, this added realism and introduced complexity. Foster became disoriented and found himself struggling to make his way toward the surface.

“Everything except one small area [of the surface] It was closed, so I didn't know how to get to the top. And because I was so heavy, I couldn't do it even if I tried,” she continued.

To rescue Foster, experts had to intervene and pull her out of the water. “Once they cut me off, they couldn't find me, so freedivers had to come and rescue me and take me to the surface. It caused panic,” the 'True Detective' star said. Told.