She was contacted by director while still living in Madrid; he had watched her in El Internado and asked her to travel to Los Angeles to audition for the Spanish-language part.
She rose to prominence with her role as a projection in the science fiction film 2017.
Cuban actor suggested that the director consider de Armas for the role, after meeting her while attending a birthday party with his daughters.
De Armas was nominated for the with her also winning the and the with the cast.