In Season 2 of NBC's captivating series "La Brea," one of the central characters is Kira, who holds the second-in-command position to James Mallet (Jonno Roberts), the leader of the enigmatic Lazarus Project. This project, responsible for the massive sinkhole that engulfed part of Los Angeles and set the series in motion, is a daring time travel operation aimed at exploiting resources from prehistoric Earth. The storyline revolves around Gavin (Eoin Macken), Kira's long-lost biological father, who discovers his connection to this ambitious project while attempting to infiltrate the Lazarus Tower in the year 10,000 B.C.E.
Kira's journey begins as a physicist, advancing through the ranks to oversee the Lazarus Project's top-secret research, and ultimately ascending to the position of chief of operations. As Gavin reunites with James, Kira's protective nature comes to the forefront, warning Gavin against interfering with the Lazarus Project and being prepared to take extreme measures to prevent him from doing so. In the aftermath of the Lazarus Project's building being destroyed by Levi (Nicholas Gonzalez), Kira emerges as the leader of another group of survivors trying to thrive in the prehistoric era.
The news of "La Brea's" third and final season has been confirmed, though the release date remains uncertain. Given Kira's survival in Season 2, it is quite possible that she will make a return in Season 3 and play a significant role in the unfolding events. If so, viewers can once again look forward to the outstanding performance of Simone McAullay, an Australian actress born in the UK, who has primarily made her mark in British television series. Fans might recognize her from various roles in these series.
Simone McAullay's Presence in British and Australian TV Shows
Simone McAullay's entry into the world of major television occurred in 2003 when she joined the cast of the Australian police procedural series, "Blue Heelers." In this show, she portrayed the role of Constable Susie Raynor for four seasons. McAullay's association with police procedurals continued as she gained recognition for her role as Becca Fisher in the underrated ITV series "Broadchurch." The show stars Olivia Colman and David Tennant as two police detectives on a mission to solve a murder in a picturesque English seaside town.
Becca Fisher, a resident of Broadchurch with Australian roots, manages the local Trader's Hotel. Throughout the season, she finds herself entangled in legal troubles after attempting to purchase cocaine for Chloe Latimer (Charlotte Beaumont), whose younger brother Danny (Oskar McNamara) is tragically murdered. Moreover, Becca engages in an affair with Chloe and Danny's father, Mark (Andrew Buchan), leading to a series of dramatic events that affect Mark's marriage to Beth (Jodie Whittaker). Becca's presence also extends to Season 2, where she appears at the trial of Danny's killer, Joe Miller (Matthew Gravelle).
In addition to her roles in Australian TV shows like "The Strip," "Home and Away," and "The Commons," McAullay made notable guest appearances in British TV series, including the firefighter drama "The Smoke," the workplace sitcom "The IT Crowd," and the medical drama "Holby City."
Simone McAullay's versatility and talent shine through her various roles, making her an actress worth keeping an eye on in the dynamic world of television entertainment.