From Woman's World · Carissa Mosness · · 1m 10s
Olivia Williams on 'The Good Daughter'
Olivia Williams reveals how working on 'The Good Daughter' differs from past experiences with Harvey Weinstein.
In brief
Olivia Williams reveals how working on 'The Good Daughter' differs from past experiences with Harvey Weinstein. Olivia Williams joined 'The Good Daughter' after Karin Slaughter said she based a character on her, and praised the show's respectful handling of young actresses' difficult scenes. Originally reported by…
Olivia Williams reveals what drew her to 'The Good Daughter'
Olivia Williams accepted the role after Karin Slaughter said she based the character on her.
“I found myself very attracted by the fact that karin slaughter said she based the character in the novel on me”
Williams contrasts past experiences with Harvey Weinstein
Williams declined an Oscar offer from Weinstein in exchange for sex years ago.
“I have chased around sofas in two continents by harvey weinstein”
The Good Daughter's setting and themes
The show follows two sisters returning to their hometown after a tragedy, set in rural atlanta, ga.
“It’s a thriller, a cracking story, a mystery, a crime, all thrown into this beautiful rural atlanta georgia landscape”
Williams praises the show's sensitive handling
Williams said the show handled young actresses' difficult scenes with sensitivity.
“I think it was incredibly sensitively handled”
Women-led production environment
The show is produced with women in leadership roles, creating a respectful set environment.
“It was a very happy working environment”
Williams on flawed characters
Williams says the character is flawed but good people can be imperfect.
“I love intensely, but some of the things she does are wrong”
The Good Daughter on Peacock
The show is available on peacock now.
“Be sure to catch the good daughter on peacock now”
In short
Olivia Williams joined 'The Good Daughter' after Karin Slaughter said she based a character on her, and praised the show's respectful handling of young actresses' difficult scenes.
