Interview with Rose Byrne! Thanks to TheForceNet!
After Padmé Amidala stepped down from her position of Queen of Naboo, and transitioned to Senatorial representative, she kept some of the trappings of her former office. A cadre of loyal "handmaidens" tended to her, serving as bodyguards and trusted confidants during trying times. Dormé was the most devoted of her aides, and held a deep concern for the Senator's safety. Watching quietly at all times, Dormé noticed the growing affection between Padmé and Anakin Skywalker prior to their departure from the capital. Though not visible in the final film, Dormé was scripted to have quietly laughed during Anakin's outburst of frustration while Padmé packed to depart Coruscant. Dormé was played by Rose Byrne.
Rose Byrne has appeared in numerous television series including Echo Point and as Carly in Heartbreak High. She played Alex in the critically acclaimed film Two Hands and will be featured in My Mother Frank (also starring Sam Neill and Sinéad Cusack) and played the lead in The Goddess of 1967. Casting Director Robin Gurland first met Rose in New York and then again in Sydney. Gurland says that as soon as she met Rose she knew she wanted her to be involved in Episode II.
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