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JamesG · 03-03-2014, 08:02 PM

Memories from the Set: Lili Taylor on "Six Feet Under"

Oh, Lisa. On the HBO drama, Taylor had the thankless role of Nate's old pal, who comforted him in a moment of vulnerability and then – at least, as many fans saw it – suckered him into settling down for a lifetime of domestic banality.

At first, however, indie film darling Taylor only signed on for a short guest stint… and that was totally fine with her. "I thought, 'I'll just do four episodes. That sounds great.' But then she got pregnant, and then that was like, 'OK! Guess I'm coming back then!"

Lisa ultimately became one of the series' deathly title cards via a rather undignified end, but Taylor enjoyed every minute.

"It felt like a play. With a play, there's a tremendous respect for the writer, and you do not change anything," she says. "It's gospel what's on the page -- and Six Feet Under had the same feeling."

http://tvline.com/2014/03/03/lili-ta..._sixfeetunder/

Kasey · 03-30-2014, 02:36 PM

I hated that story arc--nothing personal against Lili--it just dragged the show down. I remember watching it and echoing the sentiments of many other fans: "Bring back Brenda!". It was so great to have Rachel Griffiths back and get the show back on track.

03-03-2014, 08:02 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,008	Lili Taylor Recalls Being on "Six Feet Under" *Memories from the Set: Lili Taylor on "Six Feet Under"* Oh, Lisa. On the HBO drama, Taylor had the thankless role of Nate's old pal, who comforted him in a moment of vulnerability and then – at least, as many fans saw it – suckered him into settling down for a lifetime of domestic banality. At first, however, indie film darling Taylor only signed on for a short guest stint… and that was totally fine with her. "I thought, 'I'll just do four episodes. That sounds great.' But then she got pregnant, and then that was like, 'OK! Guess I'm coming back then!" Lisa ultimately became one of the series' deathly title cards via a rather undignified end, but Taylor enjoyed every minute. "It felt like a play. With a play, there's a tremendous respect for the writer, and you do not change anything," she says. "It's gospel what's on the page -- and Six Feet Under had the same feeling." http://tvline.com/2014/03/03/lili-ta..._sixfeetunder/ Attached Images

03-30-2014, 02:36 PM	#2
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	I hated that story arc--nothing personal against Lili--it just dragged the show down. I remember watching it and echoing the sentiments of many other fans: "Bring back Brenda!". It was so great to have Rachel Griffiths back and get the show back on track.