Its a hit in England.
We dont recommend it, but you get mad if we dont let you read stuff.'
But Sparks experience wasnt an isolated incident.
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Wed see the casting list, there are, like, 35 people all not available.'
They didnt come in because their agents told them not to come in, explains Cowen.
Back then, you couldnt get married.
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There was Dont Ask, Dont Tell in the Army.
In 14 states, there were still sodomy laws on the books.
It was a very hostile atmosphere.
But my first reaction was, Theres no way theyre going to do this in the United States.'
I said, Can I read Emmett for you?
She was like, Did you not hear me?
Im giving you a callback.
I said, I know.
Its just a gut feeling.
Let me read for you.
But there was no question what role TV legend Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey) would play.
I said, Id like to do the mother.
He said, You know, I like the idea, Sharon.
I think youll bring a little class to the project.
I said, Jerry, class is not what I had in mind.'
But in season 2, there was a new role to cast: Michaels new love interest, Ben.
I felt so connected to the importance of this show.
They wanted to see to it they got it right.
Were family, says Clunie.
And we always will be.
