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Debra Messing talks Steven Spielberg’s dream of ‘Smash’: ‘Real passion project’
Debra Messing along with Katharine McPhee are two of the big actresses slated to debut on NBC Monday night in Smash. The show, a project of Steven Spielberg, has singing and dancing within a storyline. While some may point to the show and suggest it follows Glee, don’t be too hasty to make that decision. On Monday morning Messing talked bluntly about the project originally slated for Showtime and how it was dreamed up years ago.
“He [Steven Spielberg] came up with the idea for the show 7 or more years ago. So, this has been in the making for a while. It has been a real passion project for him and he is pretty good at what he does,” said Debra Messing on the On Air With Ryan Seacrest Show.
The show is promising to capture America’s heart with a new type of television view with every episode having a big production number and characters that are varied and interesting. Commenting on the whole cast Messing pointed out “there is really something for everybody.”
While the fans are ready for the show as it has been hyped for weeks, Smash has a lot to live up to, but that doesn’t seem to bother Debra Messing as she knew it was going to be a big deal.
Take a listen to the audio clip of Debra Messing talking about Smash.
Debra Messing talks ‘Smash’ premiere
Debra Messing is making her return to NBC and television in “Smash,” set to debut on February 6 and the actress says the show is something that she’s proud of.
“I think we’re all most excited for sharing it and having people see it finally,” Messing said in an interview provided by NBC at the show’s red carpet premiere in late January. “We’ve been working really hard and we’ve done 12 of 15 episodes already and so we feel like we have a TV show and it’s something that luckily we love and are proud of.”
Messing, 43, is known for her former role on the long-running comedy series “Will & Grace.” “Smash” stars “American Idol” season 3 finalist Katharine McPhee as a young actress from Iowa who hopes to land the part of Marilyn Monroe in a new Broadway musical about the life of the Hollywood sex icon.
Messing plays songwriter Julia Houston, who co-wrote the show’s lyrics, while Anjelica Huston portrays a producer named Eileen Rand. Will Chase portrays a character named Stephen who is “a man from Julia’s past.”
“Smash is a love letter to New York and it’s a love letter to the theater community and that has not been done before,” Messing added. “You see a lot of people from the theater community here [at the premiere] celebrating that.”
As for regular television viewers, Messing thinks there’s something in “Smash” to keep everyone entertained. “There’s no question that they’re going to love the behind the scenes making of the Marilyn Monroe musical and there’s these beautiful numbers and costumes and it’s fantastic,” Messing said.
“Smash” Stars Cover TV Guide Magazine
Debra Messing and the rest of the Smash cast is covering TV Guide Magazine, pictures and video below. Thanks to Kelly for the scans.
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Press Tour: Debra Messing Interview
Debra Messing discusses the challenges her character Julia faces in balancing her work and home life.
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