cover of episode It's Okay to Not Be Okay | "Déjà Vu" (S2E3) with special guest Lyric Ross

It's Okay to Not Be Okay | "Déjà Vu" (S2E3) with special guest Lyric Ross

2024/11/12
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主持人：本集围绕着Randall迎接养女Deja、Kevin在拍摄电影过程中因回忆父亲而情绪波动、以及Jack和Rebecca处理婚姻问题等几条主线展开，展现了养育子女的挑战、创伤的治愈以及家庭成员之间的情感连接。Deja的到来给Pearson一家带来了新的挑战，Randall需要学习如何放弃控制，以更包容的心态接纳养女。Kevin在拍摄电影期间，由于父亲Jack最喜欢的演员Sylvester Stallone的出现，引发了他对父亲的回忆和情感波动，导致他无法完成表演，也反映了他对父亲逝世的未处理情绪。Jack和Rebecca在处理婚姻问题时，也经历了沟通的障碍和情感的波动，最终通过坦诚沟通修复了关系。 Lyric Ross：Lyric Ross分享了她试镜和拍摄的经历，包括为角色剪掉头发的经历，以及她对角色的投入和对剧组的感激之情。她谈到了在剧组感受到的家庭般的温暖和支持，以及这段经历对她个人职业生涯的影响。 Jennifer：听众Jennifer分享了《我们这一天》这部剧如何帮助她应对父亲去世的悲伤，以及剧中角色的经历如何让她感到被理解和被治愈。她还分享了她生活中遇到的挑战，包括抚养三个孩子和丈夫做手术，以及她如何从《我们这一天》中获得力量和积极性。

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Why was Deja's introduction to the Pearson family particularly challenging for Randall?

Randall had to relinquish control and allow Deja to move at her own pace, which was difficult for him as he's used to overcoming challenges through sheer determination.

How did Kevin's interaction with Sylvester Stallone affect him emotionally?

Stallone's mention of doing a scene 'for your dad' triggered Kevin's unresolved grief, causing him to lose focus and struggle with his performance.

What was the significance of the scene where Annie comforts William in the past storyline?

The scene showed Annie's ability to recognize and comfort fear, which later influenced her offer to Deja to sleep in her room, symbolizing acceptance and safety.

How did Lyric Ross's audition for Deja differ from her previous acting experiences?

Lyric had to audition twice and was flown to LA for the role, which was a significant step up from her previous local auditions in Chicago.

What emotional impact did Jennifer's story have on the hosts of the podcast?

Jennifer's resilience and positive outlook despite her hardships deeply moved the hosts, reminding them of the show's ability to provide comfort and validation to its viewers.

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The cast discusses the emotional challenges of working on a deeply moving show and how they supported each other.
  • The cast and crew had to navigate intense emotional moments on set.
  • Lyric Ross was embraced by the cast as part of the family from the beginning.
  • The show's success and emotional impact were a result of the genuine connections and support among the cast.

Shownotes Transcript

Join us as we revisit the episode where Jack takes a brave step toward recovery, Randall embarks on a journey to find his birth mother, and Deja adjusts to life with the Pearsons. We'll discuss the emotional challenges of working on a deeply moving show like This Is Us and how the cast and crew navigate those intense moments on set. Plus, we'll delve into Deja's story and the power of finding your place in a new family (specifically the Pearson family!).

And guess who's joining us? The amazing Lyric Ross (Deja herself)! Lyric shares her incredible audition experience, including a memorable encounter with Sterling K. Brown, and opens up about her emotions when she learned about Deja's transformative haircut. This episode also features a touching message from a listener named Jennifer, who shares how This Is Us helped her cope with the loss of her father. This conversation was filled with heartwarming moments, insightful reflections, and the reminder that "it's okay to not be okay."

That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions.