Karen Gillan reveals what it’s like working with an all-female cast filming Gunpowder Milkshake

Doctor Who star Karen Gillan says she was overjoyed to work with an all-female cast for her new thriller Gunpowder Milkshake

She plays assassin Sam in the upcoming female-lead assassin thriller Gunpowder Milkshake.

And now Doctor Who star Karen Gillan has revealed her joy over filming the movie with an all-female cast, including famed actresses Angela Bassett, Lena Headey and Michelle Yeoh.

‘It’s been so incredible to have all of these amazing, talented, brilliant women all together,’ the 33-year-old Scottish actress said in an exclusive clip obtained by Daily Mail Australia.

Amazing experience: Doctor Who star Karen Gillan says she was overjoyed to work with an all-female cast for her new thriller Gunpowder Milkshake 

‘I’m truly in awe of everyone and we have different generations and different ages,’ she added.

‘It’s just really cool and I feel like I’m learning so much from them, as a performer and as a person and normally I don’t get to be in movies with that many women.’

Karen went on to say she was excited to see how all the women worked on-set.

'It's been so incredible to have all of these amazing, talented, brilliant women all together': The Scottish actress said she was excited to see how all the women worked on-set

 ‘It’s been so incredible to have all of these amazing, talented, brilliant women all together’: The Scottish actress said she was excited to see how all the women worked on-set

Inspired: 'I'm truly in awe of everyone and we have different generations and different ages,' she explained. Pictured alongside her  co-stars Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh and Carla Gugino

Inspired: ‘I’m truly in awe of everyone and we have different generations and different ages,’ she explained. Pictured alongside her  co-stars Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh and Carla Gugino

‘I wanted to see how they worked and what their processes are and how they are so amazing. I got to see all of it, I got so many tips and I think I’m a better actress now,’ she said. 

The Guardians of the Galaxy star went on to say that one of the highlights from the film was being able to form a close friendship with Lena Headey, who plays her mother.

‘I wouldn’t describe Lena as a serious person. She is hilarious. So funny, dryly, funny in a particularly British way,’ she said with a laugh.

Highlight: The Guardians of the Galaxy star went on to say that one of the highlights from the film was being able to form a close friendship with Lena Headey (pictured), who plays her mother

Highlight: The Guardians of the Galaxy star went on to say that one of the highlights from the film was being able to form a close friendship with Lena Headey (pictured), who plays her mother

Following her path: In the film, Sam takes on her own agenda, protecting a young girl being hunted by her shady former employers

 Following her path: In the film, Sam takes on her own agenda, protecting a young girl being hunted by her shady former employers

‘I am having so much fun with her … all we do is make ridiculous videos that we can post on Instagram and then we’re shooting the movie in between our videos.’

The film follows the story of three generations of women fight back against those who could take everything from them.

Gunpowder Milkshake is out in cinemas from July 15. 

Fighting fit: Gunpowder Milkshake follows three generations of female assassins who set out to destroy an all-male crime syndicate, with the film set for release on July 15

Fighting fit: Gunpowder Milkshake follows three generations of female assassins who set out to destroy an all-male crime syndicate, with the film set for release on July 15