The Transformation Of Rosa Salazar From Childhood To Alita: Battle Angel

"Alita: Battle Angel" wasn't Rosa Salazar's first taste of big-budget, dystopian sci-fi action. Her introduction to these types of movies was in "The Divergent Series: Insurgent," which saw her portray the Dauntless Lynn, a fan-favorite among readers of the books and a missed opportunity for the film franchise in the grand scheme of things. Unfortunately, as Collider pointed out, Salazar wasn't considered for the sequel, which left many fans disappointed.

However, Salazar was at least more prominent in "The Maze Runner" saga, playing the popular Brenda in "The Scorch Trials" and "The Death Cure." That experience wasn't the easiest for the star, though. In an interview with SciFi Now, she revealed that she had to work hard to win over the purists. "With Brenda, they feel an ownership over her. They are very protective. And I think they reached out at first to suss me out and see if I was good enough. I get that." 

The "Maze Runner" movies also gave Salazar the perfect opportunity to find her chops as an action star, which she's since put to good use in other notable films and television shows.