During the conversation, Irene shares what first stood out to her when reading the script for Joy and how she approached playing a character who initially feels like she doesn’t belong in the emergency department. While Joy may come across as blunt and reserved early on, Irene explains how those traits are tied to deeper layers of the character that slowly reveal themselves as the season progresses.
One of the standout moments discussed is the episode where Joy’s incredible memory becomes a crucial asset to the team when the hospital systems go down. Irene breaks down filming that intense scene, the pressure of memorizing all the details, and how the moment helped audiences see a different side of Joy.
Irene also talks about how the incredibly detailed hospital set helped her stay immersed in the world of the show, why Joy tends to observe more than speak, and the cultural influences that shape the character’s communication style.
As the series continues to explore the personal and professional challenges of the doctors working in the ER, Irene shares what she hopes viewers take away from Joy’s journey and what she’d love to see explored for the character in the future.
Interview Highlights
• Irene Choi reacts to the changing fan perception of Joy
• The challenge of filming Joy’s big photographic memory moment
• Why Joy often observes before speaking
• The realism of the hospital set on The Pitt
• What Irene hopes fans see next for Joy
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