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Lorre Found Anna Faris Perfect for "Mom"
14 Oct
Summary
- Chuck Lorre initially doubted Anna Faris's suitability for "Mom".
- A difficult past relationship influenced Lorre's casting decision.
- Anna Faris played Christy Plunkett from 2013 until her departure.
Chuck Lorre, creator of "Mom," has revealed initial hesitations about casting Anna Faris in the role of Christy Plunkett. Despite the studio's preference for the actress, Lorre admitted in his memoir "Sitcom" that he questioned her suitability for the material.
This uncertainty stemmed from Lorre's challenging past experience working with Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men." This reflection led Lorre to reconsider his stance, concluding that an actor's personal life should not impact casting decisions. He then embraced Faris's suitability for the mom character.
Following Faris's casting, Allison Janney joined the show as her mother, Bonnie Plunkett. The series aired from 2013, with Faris departing before its eighth season.
