Nashville - DORK-BOX [RJ/CB] #10: "I’ve always wanted to parlay the work I’m doing into something that can be useful on a larger scale." - Page 20

soapbubbles511 · 07-31-2015, 04:30 PM

Honestly quality of the script never seems to be high on her reasons to do a movie (she hasn't even necessarily read the script). This is the tenth consecutive season that she's a regular/lead on a TV show so movies have to fit into hiatuses. Then she usually seems to have picked movies based on people she wants to work with being involved.

piratewench78 · 07-31-2015, 05:02 PM

Clearly that's true, based on the last one I saw - Women in Trouble. Awful movie.

Huh. I did not vote for Megan Barry. Not a fan.

soapbubbles511 · 07-31-2015, 08:54 PM

^ Just by the cast/director of that one I can assume that's why she did it

Still from American Ultra

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soapbubbles511 · 08-01-2015, 01:14 PM

http://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/up...on%20Notes.pdf

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Lasseter, played by Connie Britton, has built a career at the CIA by staying two steps ahead of everyone else, but Yates catches her unaware. “At first, Lasseter appears to be a very cold, goal - oriented woman who plays by the rules,” says Nourizedah. “Then her maternal side kicks in and she becomes areally warm, loving character. The contrast is compelling. You start to really root for her and hope she finds a way to take Yates out.”

“Connie does an amazing job,” says Alpert. “Lasseter looks at Mike and Phoebe as her children and she’s going to do whatever it takes to save them. We all know the warm and emotional side of Connie from her previous work, but she also goes through a whole lot action-wise here. You might not expect that she has that physicality, but when you see her in this movie, you will be convinced.”

Britton fell in love with the genre-bending narrative as well as the finely tuned dialogue of the script. “It was such a joy to read something that beautifully written,” she says. “The language is so specific and hilarious that you don’t have to do anything to make it funny. For me to come across a character who is so dynamic and drives a lot of the action is rare, so it was a wonderful opportunity.”

Lasseter isn’t just a typical CIA wonk, according to Britton. “Her background is less espionage and more medical. Her interest in research brought her to the CIA, where she started doing experiments to maximize human capacity for strength and endurance. She got caught up in something that went way beyond what she was counting on. The initial idea was to let third-time offenders volunteer for experiments that were supposed to enhance their strength, intelligence and reflexes. It didn’t really work out well, so she chose to terminate the program.”

Britton’s respect for her colleagues on the production is apparent. “Jesse Eisenberg is such a force,” she says. “It was a joy to work with him. And I was so impressed by how incredibly savvy Kristen is. I don’t know if she’s interested, but
she would make an amazing director. And then we had Nima to help us understand all the complexities of these characters. He had a very strong vision of what the movie should be.”

socialfirefighter · 08-01-2015, 04:16 PM

I like the picture.

soapbubbles511 · 08-04-2015, 10:12 AM

Since we were talking about this in Clare's thread... Connie was also at the Dolly Parton show this weekend

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I just saw Dolly Parton perform and then I met Connie Britton!!!!! What even is my life right now??? Thank you @conniebritton for taking the time for this picture even though you were in a hurry. It means so much to me.

Also we're close to a new thread.. Titles?

Heart of Rhythm · 08-04-2015, 10:30 AM

^ Thanks.

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Also we're close to a new thread.. Titles?

I don't think there's anyone who will come up with better titles ideas for this thread than you.

soapbubbles511 · 08-05-2015, 08:19 PM

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I don't think there's anyone who will come up with better titles ideas for this thread than you.

I'll try to think of something

Looks like there will be a new Connie interview in EW this week:

Andy Cohen guest-edits EW's new issue | EW.com

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Cohen also chatted with his two favorite TV queens: Nashville star Connie Britton and Empire’s Taraji P. Henson. The trio gossip about everything from their favorite television divas to scoop about the next season of Henson’s show.

Heart of Rhythm · 08-06-2015, 03:45 AM

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Cohen also chatted with his two favorite TV queens: Nashville star Connie Britton and Empire’s Taraji P. Henson. The trio gossip about everything from their favorite television divas to scoop about the next season of Henson’s show.

And what about scoop about the next season of Connie’s show?

soapbubbles511 · 08-06-2015, 07:49 PM

soapbubbles511 · 08-06-2015, 09:20 PM

Scoop: LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS 8/6 - 8/13 on NBC

Add another talk show appearance... Late Night with Seth Meyers on August 12th

So that's
Seth Meyers - Aug 12th evening
Today Show - Aug 13th morning
Kelly and Michael - Aug 13th morning
WWHL - Aug 13th evening

Heart of Rhythm · 08-07-2015, 02:35 AM

Thanks for the pics. And four appearances, we're spoiled. Love it.

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Maybe something from her amazing Instagram post last month?

I tried to think of some Rayna's S3 quotes but I didn't come up with much. Maybe "I just want to make sure it's my life I'm living."?

soapbubbles511 · 08-07-2015, 11:00 AM

Connie Britton and Taraji P. Henson talk fashion, boys... and a 'Nashville/Empire' crossover?! | EW.com

gingerp · 08-07-2015, 12:16 PM

Thanks for the link!

soapbubbles511 · 08-07-2015, 05:25 PM


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