Pulling off action sequences on a major Hulu drama is demanding enough on its own. Doing it while pregnant is something else entirely — and Krys Marshall wants the world to know she did exactly that.
While attending the Toy Story 5 premiere on June 9, the Paradise star opened up about what it was really like to film Season 2 of the hit Hulu thriller with a baby on the way. Speaking to Canadian Press, Marshall shared that she took on a significant number of stunt and combat scenes throughout production — and expressed genuine pride in having pushed through it all.
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The Full Story Behind the Scenes
Marshall, 36, plays Special Agent Nicole Robinson on the Sterling K. Brown-led series, a role that has always demanded a physical presence on screen. Season 2 was no different — in fact, her character’s role expanded considerably, moving from a recurring part in Season 1 to a series regular for the new chapter.
What viewers likely didn’t know while watching those intense sequences unfold is that Marshall was carrying her second child throughout much of the shoot. She publicly revealed her pregnancy at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards on January 4, where she walked the red carpet in a form-fitting champagne gown that put her baby bump front and center. Production on Season 2 had begun in March 2025, meaning Marshall was filming action-heavy material well into her pregnancy.
Her second son arrived just two weeks before the Season 2 premiere event on February 18 — described by Marshall as a quick and uncomplicated delivery. She attended the premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles just one day after welcoming him, introducing the newest member of her family to the world while simultaneously celebrating one of the biggest professional milestones of her career.
A Performance Worth Recognizing
Marshall’s commitment to the role through pregnancy is made even more impressive by the nature of Paradise itself. The Hulu thriller — created by Dan Fogelman and set in a mysterious underground bunker community following a catastrophic event — features a high-stakes, tension-driven world where characters are constantly navigating physical danger. Season 2 expands the story to the Earth’s surface, widening the scope and the physical demands of the production.
The series has earned serious awards attention, with both the show and its cast receiving recognition across major categories. Marshall herself has been part of that conversation, with Paradise landing Emmy nominations and a Best Drama Series nomination at the Critics’ Choice Awards earlier this year.
Filming a demanding action role while pregnant isn’t a footnote to her Season 2 performance — it’s a central part of what made it happen.