That’s when “Veep” producer Stephanie Laing had the perfect idea.
Did you audition through Zoom, too What was the casting process like?
I was actually offered my role, which was incredibly flattering.
Were you excited to be able to make a movie from home?
Most of my scenes were actually shot on location!
Did you have to keep your bedroom a certain way for all that time for continuity purposes?
Like I said, I shot on location.
Some of the wardrobe was mine, though!
I made sure to keep it nice and not spill [any] mustard on it.
That’s a big deal for me, too.
How long did it take to make “Family Squares”?
Having gone through something similar to Kassidy, a lot of those emotions came very naturally to me.
It was never overwhelming, though.
By that point in the pandemic, everyone was a little desensitized.
I actually wasn’t very familiar with Zoom.
You were also sent professional equipment that your director would guide you to use over Zoom.
What was that experience like?
What did you learn about working behind the camera?
Was it strange to be able to see yourself on Zoom as you were acting?
I hate it, to be honest.
I’m sure most actors feel the same but perhaps the self-consciousness helped sell Kassidy a little more.
Your makeup is referenced often in the film.
Did you have to do your own makeup for the movie?
If so, what inspired your look?
I have no idea how to do makeup, nor any interest.
We had a lovely artist who came and helped out on set.
The struggle to express yourself is always real.
Not having other actors in the room was really intense for me.
I’m glad for the experience, and it really did strengthen my acting muscle (hopefully!
), but it’s quite hard!
I like seeing what other people do and getting to play off it.
Have you gotten to meet all of your co-stars in person since you made “Family Squares”?
I’ve actually only met a few of my co-stars.
June Squibb [who plays my great grandmother Mabel] as well!
She’s incredibly sweet.
Is there anything you learned about yourself as an actress from filming “Family Squares”?
How would you say that experience has affected your acting career?
“Eighth Grade” totally changed my acting career.
It made it a career.
Just being as honest as it’s possible for you to to your characters.
What kind of role would you love to tackle next?
Anything that feels outside the box.
I’d love to pursue more comedic roles, but I also want characters who have really intense struggles.
Maybe a mix of the two.
