JamesG
11-15-2011, 06:15 PM
Carrie Preston Previews Her Different "Law & Order: SVU" Role
by Chris Harnick
posted Nov 15th 2011
In 'Educated Guess' (Wed., Nov. 16, 10PM ET on NBC), Preston plays Bella, the aunt of a troubled young woman, Gia, played by Natasha Lyonne.
Bella and her husband George (Tim Guinee) took in Bella's sister, Diane (J. Smith Cameron) and Gia after some family problems.
Can you tell me a little bit about your "SVU" character?
I play the aunt of a rape victim. My character's niece has had a lot of troubles in the past, so no one is sure whether she's ever telling the truth about who raped her, if she was raped. There's a lot of mystery behind what actually happened to her.
My character is in a very tight-knit family. She's very close to her sister, she's very close to her husband and so it's an upset when this happens.
What drew you to the role?
The showrunner for "SVU" now is Warren Leight, and Warren is a playwright first and foremost even though he's been doing television for so long. I would say about 8 or 9 years ago I did a play of his at Baltimore Centerstage. He is so wonderful, dear and loyal. I would do anything for him.
This came along, it just worked out schedule-wise and I liked the role, I thought it was challenging. Like I said, I'll work for Warren -- I'll go anywhere for him. The combination of all those things made it a very easy decision.
http://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/15/carrie-preston-svu-interview/
by Chris Harnick
posted Nov 15th 2011
In 'Educated Guess' (Wed., Nov. 16, 10PM ET on NBC), Preston plays Bella, the aunt of a troubled young woman, Gia, played by Natasha Lyonne.
Bella and her husband George (Tim Guinee) took in Bella's sister, Diane (J. Smith Cameron) and Gia after some family problems.
Can you tell me a little bit about your "SVU" character?
I play the aunt of a rape victim. My character's niece has had a lot of troubles in the past, so no one is sure whether she's ever telling the truth about who raped her, if she was raped. There's a lot of mystery behind what actually happened to her.
My character is in a very tight-knit family. She's very close to her sister, she's very close to her husband and so it's an upset when this happens.
What drew you to the role?
The showrunner for "SVU" now is Warren Leight, and Warren is a playwright first and foremost even though he's been doing television for so long. I would say about 8 or 9 years ago I did a play of his at Baltimore Centerstage. He is so wonderful, dear and loyal. I would do anything for him.
This came along, it just worked out schedule-wise and I liked the role, I thought it was challenging. Like I said, I'll work for Warren -- I'll go anywhere for him. The combination of all those things made it a very easy decision.
http://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/15/carrie-preston-svu-interview/