This post contains details from Episode 4 ofAppleTV+sDear Edward.
Thats true, but its only part of the story.
CONNIE BRITTON:I know, it ended up being a really rich journey.
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Thats what I liked about playing this role.
Its been a lot of fun.
BRITTON:For an actor, thats the most fun to do.
These writers really did that.
I never want to do a scene unless it is a central part of the story.
I never want to do something that feels superfluous.
Of course, its such a fun character.
Everyone deals with it in their own way.
DEADLINE: What were the conversations with Jason like to develop Dee Dee?
I was kind of like, Okay, great.
So I get who he was.
But whos Dee Dee?
Whats her journey going to be?
I didnt just want her to be in reaction.
They came together so young.
DEADLINE: At the end of the episode, Dee Dee gives T that watch.
What do you think that moment means for her moving forward?
In my mind, her decision in that moment was two-fold.
Shes so vulnerable at this moment, and its like shes been chipped away to her raw self.
DEADLINE: At some point, she will have to tell her daughter about all of this.
How is that going to play out?
BRITTON:Well, lets just say that she doesnt handle it very well.
Thats actually not true.
Its not that she doesnt handle it very well.
Its messy because of who they are to each other.
So that relationship also needs to be unraveled as they start to acknowledge the truth in their lives.
DEADLINE: What about this budding relationship with Linda?
Where will that go?
BRITTON:Its interesting.
But I think that so much of that is because of this relationship that continues with Linda.
BRITTON:I learned so much from playing Tami Taylor.
I attempt to always verify to access that, so it gives it authenticity.
Any role that I play, I hope has assurance of authenticity and integrity to it.
