Christina Hendricks discusses ‘Good American Family’ on Hulu

Christina Hendricks recently shared her experience of being cast in Hulu’s new miniseries, Good American Family, just 30 hours before filming. The show features A-list actors like Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass, Sarayu Blue, Dulé Hill, and others, telling the story of the Barnett family and their adopted daughter, Natalia Grace. As part of the cast, Hendricks plays the role of Cynthia Mans, Natalia’s third adoptive mother.

Imogen Faith Reid, making her professional acting debut, plays the character of Natalia Grace. She details the extensive preparation that went into embodying her character, which included working with acting and movement coaches to accurately portray the unique physicality required for the role. Reid expressed her motivation to showcase Natalia’s light, empowerment, and fight for justice, particularly as someone with dwarfism herself.

Reid’s journey to participating in Good American Family began with a self-taped audition from Europe. She describes the surreal experience of landing the role and feeling grateful for the opportunity. Reid recalls her excitement about coming to America and enjoying fast food like Raising Cane’s and Panda Express. Despite the initial whirlwind, Reid is set to appear in all eight episodes of the miniseries alongside the star-studded cast.

Hendricks, known for her previous work in Mad Men, The Neon Demon, and Good Girls, talked about her rapid casting process for the show. She delved into the meticulous research she did to bring her character, Cynthia Mans, to life in a short amount of time. Hendricks highlighted the significance of details like Cynthia’s wardrobe choices in shaping her character.

Even though Hendricks was initially unfamiliar with Natalia Grace’s true story, she commended the show for its approach in shedding light on the complexities of human emotions and emphasizing not judging others based on appearance. Good American Family delves into the compelling narrative surrounding Natalia Grace and her adoptive family, promising viewers an engaging and impactful miniseries.