“I would get feedback that they’d decided to go ‘traditional’ with the casting. I’m pretty sure the internal conversations were that they didn’t want to go Black; they didn’t want to go ethnic” Our latest cover star @ZoeSaldana opens up about being an outsider, mental resilience and the power of self-belief. Head to the link in bio to read the full exclusive interview and Wellness Special. #zoesaldana #avatarthewayofwater @zoesaldana in @givenchybeauty Director and photographer: @ninomunoz Editor in Chief: @andreacanwrite Shoot and film director: @lisaoxenham Writer: @emilycro Senior art editor: @anaospinatejeiro Chief sub-editor: @nicolamoyne Producer: @sofiapizah Stylist: @katie_mossman Make-up artist: @katesynnottmakeup using @givenchybeauty Hair stylist: @mararoszak Nail artist: @nailsbyemikudo Set designer: @itsisaacaaron Set assistant: @mattbanister Production: @viewfindersnyla Video producer: @alexanderjohhn Director of photography: @marty_rush Edits: @kalivbs Digital technician: Benoist Lechevallier Colour grade: @maxgrades Video interviewer: @tomerrronen Video production: @oneten.media Photo assistants: Kurt Mangum, William Mathieu and Gui Cha Styling assistants: @svpersonica and @jillrothstyle Location: @studiostropa