I love what Frank Whaley said about Chiles and how Lei played her.
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Let’s talk about Leighton Meester, who has tackled Broadway (“Of Mice and Men”) and several acclaimed indies since becoming a star on “Gossip Girl.” What spark did you see in her that convinced you she could be Eleanor?
FW: I first became familiar with Leighton Meester from her work in the film Country Strong, just around the time I was finishing the first draft of Like Sunday, Like Rain. Something about her performance stayed with me, how striking she was but at the same time so relatable on screen. She seemed to be carrying a great deal of history for someone so young. Leighton has such poise and grace, but also a certain vulnerability that escapes through her eyes.
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