Im in Ireland right now onLittle Womenand this is all I think about.
Im surrounded by my cast all the time and Im just in it, thinking about it every second.
Im only 20, so I dont really think about the big picture.
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Im so in the moment.
Whatever challenges Im facing, I take it that day.
Its really just been a lot of fun that Ive gotten to go from project to project.
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Angela Lansburys inLittle Women, right?
Its not that actors were any less or any more, but it was just a different process.
They came out with the same product, but it was just a different process of getting there.
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Ive learned a lot from her.
Did she have any advice for you?Yes, she said, Dont give up.
That was very simple, but she actually said that.
Shes just that kind of lady.
She was like, If I could give you some advice, just dont ever give up.
Im like, Okay, thank you!
People ask that question a lot.
Theyre like, Can you tell us what advice this person has given you?
What was it like working onBig Little Lies?
That didnt change the way I approached the role.
I just [knew] it was a bigger than me.
It was a project full of powerful women.
It changed the game.
Now,they both are nominated for Emmysand theyre being recognized for their work.
This is gonna change my life, because my life is the same.
I still have to go home and, like, hang out with my parents.
Its not like my world has flipped or anything.
It was really just a great acting piece for me.
We come from a different background.
My school would be movies.
I see movies all the time.
Thats where I study.
The character, I had to develop mostly on my own.
On the day, it was just about playing and taking risks and being fearless.
Im always nervous about hurting somebodys feelings and Joanie is nothing like that.
I had a lot of fun with her because she brought a lot out in me.
Is there anything you could share about where Joanie is heading this season?
Theres a huge complex dynamic with her and her mother that we really get to explore this season.
A lot of things come to the surface that really surprised me.
Kerry Bishe, shes incredible.
Just as an actor, it was a very fun exercise.
I fell in love with the fans.
I didnt know that that was such a big deal.
This is going happen because the fans asked for it.
To see that come to life is really validating.
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