All 10 episodes of the Netflix series debut Wednesday.
Move overGilmore Girls, there’s a new mother-daughter double act in town.
Of course, that plan doesn’t exactly go smoothly.
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As it turns out Georgia has quite the checkered past that is not so easy to outrun.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:How did you both get involved withGinny & Georgiaoriginally?
They ended up loving it and calling me back.
Walking into the chemistry read and just seeing a room filled with women, was just an added bonus.
It really felt super special to be a part of it.
I read with what, I don’t know, 20-plus actresses for Georgia?
And Brianne came in and she was it.
She was the one.
It’s been such a pleasure working with her and getting to know her.
She’s so beautiful and talented.
I’ll go straight from landing at the airport to the audition room?"
But they were like, “No, honestly this role is so good.
It will be cast by then.
It will be gone.”
So I jumped at the opportunity and put myself on tape.
I think that was a Friday, by Monday I was in the room with them.
Maybe two days later, Toni flew out for the 45th time.
GENTRY:It was literally like a three-day turnaround.
She gives me a hug, immediately.
She also had amazing eyebrows.
It was really empowering and comforting and comfortable.
How would you describe the show to people who haven’t seen it?
Ginny isn’t the only one with some growing up to do and they definitely butt heads.
There’s a lot going on.
It just takes all of those things and turns them on their head.
It’s really, really unpredictable and surprising along the way.
Oh my gosh, yes, I can’t not ask about the Britney Spears costumes!
That was super, super cool though.
It was very fun.
I still daydream about them,still.
In general, both Ginny and Georgia’s wardrobes are incredible.
Were there any classic looks or favorites for you guys?
They both have such fun hair, makeup and wardrobe arcs throughout the season.
GENTRY:I loved [Georgia’s] hot pink dress, right off the bat.
HOWEY:She wears that to pick Austin up from school!
GENTRY:It’s just so funny.
It’s so good.
Brianne, I have to ask about the accent too.
Did you have coaching?
How did you perfect that?
HOWEY:I love the opportunity to get to have an accent.
I think it’s so expressive.
It’s really fun and the Southern accent in particular is so musical.
We had a coach at the beginning to help get us on track and set up.
I feel like the glasses get bigger as it goes on too
HOWEY:They did!
Mommy’s gotta relax.
I’d be watching and all of sudden have an overwhelming need to drink wine too.
GENTRY:I think that’s the only correct way to see the show.
Let’s talk about your costars.
Obviously Ginny is an integral part of MANG, the horribly-named, but really cute girl bestie group.
I’m obsessed with karaoke.
It’s an unhealthy relationship I have with karaoke.
It was just so, so fun.
Right off the bat, we all got very comfortable with each other.
Scott Porter is also part of the main cast.
Are you guys fans ofFriday Night Lights?
HOWEY:A hundred percent.
I loveFriday Night Lights.
I love Kyle Chandler so much.
I actually had worked with Scott before, so it felt like fate.
I was so excited.
I was a guest star on an episode ofHeart of Dixiemany years ago.
Speaking of feeling connected,Antonia, did you have a chemistry read with Felix before you started shooting?
He was very, very kind.
He greeted me in the room and we just had a normal conversation.
Then we went in and did it and he was just so focused and grounded.
I felt that immediately.
And then after that, he has an Australian accent!
HOWEY:I think first and foremost, it’s from the female perspective.
I love that Ginny and Georgia get to celebrate their sexuality and have uncomfortable conversations.
Is that part of what you hope will be the overall takeaway from this first season?
They’re all so multifaceted and complex.
HOWEY:Yeah, it’s Joe.
GENTRY:And they’re couple name is Joe-rgia.
Ginny & Georgiaarrives Wednesday on Netflix.
