Jennifer Jason Leigh Joins ABC’s ‘Revenge’ - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-19-2012, 06:21 PM

Following her arc on Showtime’s departing comedy series Weeds, Jennifer Jason Leigh is joining another series in a recurring role, ABC’s soap Revenge. Leigh will be part of a major story arc in Revenge‘s second season, playing the mother of the lead Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) who had been presumed dead until the very end of the series’ Season 1 finale. Leigh joins another actor recently booked to recur on Revenge next season, Brit Barry Sloane. Revenge has been assigned the high-profile Sunday 9 PM slot this fall where it will succeed Desperate Housewives.

http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/jenn...c/#more-303727

Mr. Television · 07-19-2012, 07:05 PM

Great casting choice. I've always liked her.

JamesG · 09-09-2012, 11:31 PM

Keck's Exclusives First Look: Jennifer Jason Leigh Gets Her "Revenge"
Sep 9, 2012
by William Keck

"Revenge's" Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) is about to get the mother of all surprises when Jennifer Jason Leigh joins the cast as her long-MIA mom, Kara Wallace Clarke.

And just like Leigh's classic Single White Female nut job, Kara has a touch of the crazy.

"This is a woman who has battled demons her entire life," says executive producer Mike Kelley. "She's a borderline personality with serious mental disorders. We will learn that her separation from Amanda as a young girl was because Amanda was not safe around her."

Not surprisingly, Leigh has been offered many wackjob parts throughout her career but turned them down. She signed on to ABC's "Revenge" because the role struck her as something different and multilayered. Though the crazy will come, so far Leigh's only been shooting lighthearted flashbacks.

"Emily's memories of her mom are all coming back to her," explains Leigh. "The truths about Kara will be teased out slowly. It's going to be really dark and surprising."

Expect one surprise to involve a connection to the Graysons!

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Revenge-...k-1052807.aspx

07-19-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Jennifer Jason Leigh Joins ABC’s ‘Revenge’ Following her arc on Showtime’s departing comedy series Weeds, Jennifer Jason Leigh is joining another series in a recurring role, ABC’s soap Revenge. Leigh will be part of a major story arc in Revenge‘s second season, playing the mother of the lead Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) who had been presumed dead until the very end of the series’ Season 1 finale. Leigh joins another actor recently booked to recur on Revenge next season, Brit Barry Sloane. Revenge has been assigned the high-profile Sunday 9 PM slot this fall where it will succeed Desperate Housewives. http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/jenn...c/#more-303727
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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,011	*Keck's Exclusives First Look: Jennifer Jason Leigh Gets Her "Revenge"* Sep 9, 2012 by William Keck "Revenge's" Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) is about to get the mother of all surprises when Jennifer Jason Leigh joins the cast as her long-MIA mom, Kara Wallace Clarke. And just like Leigh's classic Single White Female nut job, Kara has a touch of the crazy. "This is a woman who has battled demons her entire life," says executive producer Mike Kelley. "She's a borderline personality with serious mental disorders. We will learn that her separation from Amanda as a young girl was because Amanda was not safe around her." Not surprisingly, Leigh has been offered many wackjob parts throughout her career but turned them down. She signed on to ABC's "Revenge" because the role struck her as something different and multilayered. Though the crazy will come, so far Leigh's only been shooting lighthearted flashbacks. "Emily's memories of her mom are all coming back to her," explains Leigh. "The truths about Kara will be teased out slowly. It's going to be really dark and surprising." Expect one surprise to involve a connection to the Graysons! http://www.tvguide.com/News/Revenge-...k-1052807.aspx Attached Images