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And he recruited two very familiar faces to play them.

the antithesis of Winchester firebrand Samantha White.

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Simien wrote this scene hoping Thompson would play Ricki even before it was confirmed she would be able to.

There was no better way to do it than to literally have her look at her former self.

Im just glad it all worked out.

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For Simien, Sam and Rikkis conversation was all about getting caught up in a role.

Its a different kind of oppression, says Simien.

Youre supposed to change.

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I dont think directors choose their styles.

I think you sort of do what you do and then people decide what your style is.

Simiens other motivation behind doingBad Hairis a lifelong love of horror movies.

I grew up on genre.

I was watchingNightmare on Elm Streetat a far too young age.

So, its a tribute to that, too what about cinema I fell in love with first.

Dear White Peopleseason 2 is available to stream on Netflix now.