‘Phony’ Stars Unpack That Wild Premise and Connie Britton’s Uncanny Transformation
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Connie Britton stars in Hulu's "Phony," which follows teenager Sonny (Sam Nivola) who wakes up after a traumatic accident to realize his mother, Ellen (Britton), has changed both in appearance and behavior. Britton's emotional association with maternal roles made her a strong choice for the role, but Paley also valued her acting abilities and her ability to balance tones.
Britton described the challenge as finding what makes Ellen distinctive, noting that each mom she has played is entirely different. The transformation of Ellen after the accident was subtle, aiming to make Sonny and the audience question their instincts without tipping too far. Britton revealed that the final look involved prosthetics and VFX, which she found unnerving herself.
Nivola praised Britton's subtle performance, which was crucial to conveying the emotional journey of Ellen. The show explores the theme of teenage angst and growing up, with Sonny having to put faith in his own feelings as he separates from his parents. There are plans for a Season 2 if the show gets a greenlight.
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