AMC’s comic book adaptation premieres June 24
The horror-fantasy-superhero comic book sagaPreacherhas no shortage of nasty people.
“And she’s a Cajun sorceress, with some skills.
But she can also bring back the dead for a price.
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But if you don’t pay your bill, then there’ll be hell to pay.
She’s tough, and she’s also really cruel, and she’s wicked.
[Laughs] She’s so crazy-bad.
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Viewers will discover quite what role Gran’ma plays in proceedings when the 10-episode season premieres June 24.
But she is happy to tease what fans can expect from her character.
“It’s a great challenge, because she’s so complex,” says Buckley.
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It’s been really interesting, learning about her backstory from the graphic novel.
So, it’s been super fun.”
I love the acting, and the production values, and everything about it.
So, I became this devoted audience member.
So, I put a tape together and got the part.
I was just thrilled beyond belief.
I mean, it’s the sharpest group of people.
I have to say, I’ve never had a better time in my life in a work situation.
It’s really been delightful.
You look very different in the photos we’re running of you on the show.
I just can’t wait for my friends and fans and family members to see it.
[Laughs] I hope they’re all shocked.
In the comics, Gran’ma has these two sort-of helpers, T.C.
and Jody, who also appear on the show.
Could you talk about them?Well, T.C.
Colin Cunningham just cracks me up.
I saw the second episode two days ago and he is hilarious, he is so funny.
He’s a mountain of a man, [a] really big guy.
I’ve really enjoyed working with them.
I’m really proud of it.
And I’m guest-starring on two more episodes ofSupergirlon the CW.
I was flying back and forth to Vancouver to shoot those while I was working onPreacher.
“Oh my god, you have two more episodes ofSupergirl.”
I was like, This is a good year!'
Exclusively see the first images of Buckley as Gran’ma in Preacher, below.
