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Lauren Graham talked to Michael Ausiello about her decision to join the cast of Parenthood after Maura Tierney was forced to drop out due to medical reasons. Lauren will be portraying Sarah, a single mom in a large family, and I think she’s a perfect replacement for Tierney. 
When asked how she felt about returning to TV, she explained that she has enjoyed making movies and being on Broadway and that it’s “hard to think about giving up.”
She explained, however, that the script for Parenthood was the “best thing” she’s read and that becoming part of the cast was something that she instinctually wanted to do.
As you know, her Gilmore Girls character, Lorelai, was a single mother but fans shouldn’t expect to see more of the same from Lauren on this new series. She explains: “She’s a woman. She probably wears jeans. [Laughs]. She’s a single mom, yes, but I don’t think the tone of the show is the same. The sound of Gilmore Girls, that voice, is so unique to Amy [Sherman-Palladino]. This show has its own voice. It’s a grown-up show, too. It doesn’t have some of the more whimsical elements of [Gilmore Girls]. It’s more realistic.”
Since the role was originally intended for Maura Tierney, Ausiello asked Lauren if Sarah’s character was being altered after the casting change. She said that she’s been asked for her input and is “interested in the flawed part of her” since people have come up to her and said “I wish my mom was just like Lorelai. That’s not this character. She’s not perfect. She’s funny and smart and she’s doing a pretty good job, but she’s struggling, and that’s what I’m drawn to. In my experience, it’s the less noble parts of someone that are the most interesting, especially over a long story.”
I don’t know about you but I’m really looking forward to seeing Lauren as Sarah, especially now that she has revealed how different the character is from Lorelai. I’m glad for that as well since no role could ever come close to being as good as that one so it’s great that Lauren is getting a chance to work in a whole new direction.
Lauren will also be appearing on Ellen on October 20, 2009 as one of the show’s favorite episodes from the past. I always find her talk show interviews hilarious so I’ll definitely be tuning in!
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934 days ago
[...] that Lauren Graham (Lorelai on Gilmore Girls) is officially a part of the cast of Parenthood, it’s time for her to start doing her promotional appearances to promote the show. [...]
heres the link to todays ellen show interview with lauren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXGXlU7iQi4
I am tickled about Lauren Graham’s new role. I am unsure if I will be watching her in parenthood because I don’t want it to mess up my image of her in gilmore girls. I know that sounds stupid, but I can’t help it. I think I will give it a try but I’m not making any promises.
Can’t wait to see her on Ellen. ALways love her interview with Ellen. :)
I’m happy for her join Parenthood and I heard Ellen love her as friend and she is her favorite guest.Don’t forgot Lauren Graham will be on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on October 30th too.
SO excited for her, cant wait to see her back on tele :) and all her ellen interviews are hilarious :D
I love her answer to the last question.
She should have thought of that long ago :)
Hi!
the Irish showing of ellen is a good month behind the US showing- would anyone be able/willing to upload it or put in on youtube next week so everyone can watch it and not have to wait for ages to see it!
Oh I am so looking forward to seeing her in this role. Thanks for sharing this with us. I am going to be on the lookout!