"Ilsa was becoming a team player," explained Ferguson while appearing on The Wrap's Unwrapped podcast. "And we all can want different things, but for me, Ilsa was rogue. Ilsa was naughty. Ilsa was unpredictable. There was a lot of characters coming in, not leaving enough space for what she had been."
"To speak very clearly--because I know a lot of people are sad about it, I’m sad about it--I had filmed three films. My deal was done," said Ferguson. "And I love her beyond words. Beyond words. I think she's the most awesome, fantastic character."
"There's a moment where you think it needs to be worth it, not just to love the character and to embrace Tom and [Christopher McQuarrie] and the story," added Ferguson. "I want to work, man. I want to work. I don't want to sit in a trailer and know that there's maybe coming a scene in credits."