Mädchen Amick is having quite a busy year. The actress can currently be seen on the CW’s Riverdale, playing Alice Cooper (yes, the comic book character pre-dates the rock star of the same name), mother to Betty Cooper. In this new take on Archie comics, Alice is a rather intimidating figure, who seems to have quite a lot of tough expectations for her daughter, Betty (Lili Reinhart).
Then, on May 21st, Amick will reprise her role as Shelly Johnson in the long-awaited revival of Twin Peaks, as David Lynch and Mark Frost’s acclaimed and influential series returns with 18 new episodes on Showtime.
I spoke to Amick about her role on Riverdale and what motivates Alice, along with the comparisons the series has gotten to Twin Peaks. We also discussed Twin Peaks’ return and what it was like going back into that distinct world so many years later.
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Then, on May 21st, Amick will reprise her role as Shelly Johnson in the long-awaited revival of Twin Peaks, as David Lynch and Mark Frost’s acclaimed and influential series returns with 18 new episodes on Showtime.
I spoke to Amick about her role on Riverdale and what motivates Alice, along with the comparisons the series has gotten to Twin Peaks. We also discussed Twin Peaks’ return and what it was like going back into that distinct world so many years later.
Continue reading…
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