Laurie Metcalf on Playing Mothers in 'Big Mistakes,' 'Monster,' and Returning to 'Scream'
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Summary
Laurie Metcalf discusses her role as a mother figure in Netflix's 'Big Mistakes,' playing opposite Dan Levy, and reflects on the pressure of following Catherine O'Hara's iconic performance in 'Schitt's Creek.' She also touches on her other maternal roles in 'Monster' and the 'Scream' franchise, exploring the theme of motherhood across different genres and projects.
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We had just barely met at that point, but I told him, 'I have extremely big shoes to fill, and I know that in my heart because I'm playing your second TV mom.'
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