Julia Lester: Since the trailer came out, we've been able to touch a little bit on how we're dealing with a rival this year, which I think is always really fun. He's taking a leap, which comes with anxiety, but also a lot of growth and excitement. And so it was really fun in season one to play Big Red as someone that doesn't know anything about theater, and to watch him learn about that throughout the season.īut now we're getting to see his growth even beyond that, and now he's really in this place where he is embracing the theater kid inside of him. Larry Saperstein: I personally, Larry, grew up as a theater kid - always on stage, always performing. Can you talk about exploring that as an actor, as both Larry and Big Red? Larry, Big Red is taking a creative leap, if you will, this season and we're seeing a brand new side of him. I think there's just a lot of really cool pairings this season that we didn't really get to see last year, and I'm really excited for it. They each bring something so wonderful to their friendship.

It was really cool.Īnd I think that the dynamic of these three characters specifically is really interesting. And we had a lot of time together that was really wonderful.

Julia Lester: Yeah, we found out that we were going to be paired together for a little bit in the show early on. They're absolutely hilarious so funny, and I just love them so much. It was so amazing being able to learn new things with them and see their talent flourish, and to just hang out on set with them. What is it like to develop that friendship for you ladies?ĭara Renee: This is a shout out to Julia Lester and Sofia Wylie, who is an absolutely iconic human being. However, that means that Kourtney, Ashlyn and Gina get a little bit more time with each other. Sadly, Nini is out of the picture for a little bit because of school. They kind of explore that together throughout the season, and it's really cool getting to live in that and go on that journey with them. Both Big Red and Ashlyn bring out the best in each other, and they push each other toward their own happiness.īut it's really wonderful how they can do that together.

Larry Saperstein: I think it is really exciting, because both characters - and all the characters really - are in a time where they're learning about themselves and discovering things that make them excited in their passions. And I just think they're really lovely people that have found each other, so it's really cool to see them flourish and grow together. If anything, they're there to be there for each other. Season 2 picks up right where season 1 left off, so we've got a really good starting point for Big Red and Ashlyn, and they're both really sensitive and really care about each other a lot. I don't think there's a better person for each other to have for this first relationship, I think that there's so much to look forward to, and they're starting out really, really strong.

Julia Lester: I'm really excited for Big Red and Ashlyn. Can you both talk about what it's like to step into the relationship and their insecurities, hopes, and fears? And I just love it.Īlso flourishing is the love between Ashlyn and Big Red. She gets to show vulnerability she gets to try new things, and it really put her out of her comfort zone. A lot more soon, a lot more dancing, and a few other things that I cannot talk about.īut it was really fun, digging into this type of vibe for Kourtney. I must say, this season, you will see a lot more of Kourtney. What is coming her way? What vibes are we getting?ĭara Renee: Kourtney is very much serving self-love vibes, and she meets some cool people along the way. Dara, it's the dawn of the age of Kourtney in season 2.

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