Feted for playing an FBI agent in "The X-Files" tackling the supernatural, actress Gillian Anderson has cast herself in the real-life role of an anti-slavery campaigner after being shocked at the scale of the problem.
Anderson said she had been unaware up to 46 million people globally were living as slaves, generating an estimated US$150 billion in illegal profits a year, until she became involved in the film "Sold". "The film is an entry point to the issue. By telling one girl's story it gives voice to the millions of children who are trafficked every year."Anderson, who lives in London, said she hoped "Sold", set for a digital release early next year after limited theatrical screenings since 2014, would help raise awareness of the issue.
Anderson said the revival of her role as Dana Scully in "The X-Files" this year for a 10th season after a 14-year gap may have helped draw some attention to her campaign work.
"I am not a big social media person but there was something about being wrapped up in that series again that initiated more activity from me," said Anderson who has just finished two films, "Crooked House" and "Viceroy's House", for 2017 release.
"In that sense maybe more people would have become aware of the fact that I am part of a campaign to end slavery."
Does that mean an 11th season of the popular science fiction TV series is around the corner?
"Probably not. I think it is finished," she said.
Source: Reuters
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