Glenn Close on New Opportunities and Unique Roles
Glenn Close shared her perspective on avoiding repetitive roles, stating, “I don't want to repeat myself because I think I'd be really bored.” Despite the many iconic women featured in Ryan Murphy's projects, it’s surprising that Close hadn’t worked with him until now. That changed with Hulu’s All’s Fair.
Joining an All-Female Powerhouse Cast
Close initially felt intimidated by the project but soon embraced it: “I was intimidated until I started to understand the tone. And once I understood the tone, then it became really fun.” She portrays Dina, a formidable lawyer at an all-female firm, alongside Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, and Naomi Watts.
“To bring all that energy... and all that experience together is bound to create something really unique.”
This collaboration fostered deep connections. Close added,
“This group of women, they’ll be my friends for the rest of my life.”
Career Philosophy and Upcoming Projects
Her continued success comes from a desire for fresh challenges: “I’m basically up for anything as long as it represents a new exploration.” Close will soon appear in Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, released the same week as All’s Fair, prompting her to remark,
“I got two Ryans in the same week. It was like, what?”
Editor’s Note
The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity. Many from her generation remember Close beginning their appreciation of her work with 101 Dalmatians at age 12, before seeing Fatal Attraction.
Summary: Glenn Close embraces new challenges and meaningful collaborations, thriving on unique roles and building lasting connections with remarkable women in the industry.