When “Shrill” premiered in 2019, some critics noted with approval that the show casts two plus-size women in complex, layered roles. “It’s just a funny, touching show about people and how they interact,” Adefope said. Although Fran started out as more of a supporting role, she has grown into a complicated character with more screen time. “You can hit the comedy,” said Adefope, “but a lot of ‘Shrill’ is also emotional.” It was “probably the most dramatic acting I’ve done,” she added. “When we edit the show,” Bryant said, “we always marvel at how much she can convey with just the slightest movement of her eyes.”

Source: New York Times May 07, 2021 09:11 UTC