Edie Falco Aims to Play a Female Superhero
Edie Falco, best known for her Emmy-winning performances in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie, expressed interest in portraying a female superhero, seeing it as an exciting new challenge. She thrives on complex, layered roles and has never felt limited by any character.
“Never have I said I can’t do that. You sort of find a way you can go and see, because you’re able to know you have to stop before it is dangerous. And I’ve been in therapy for 7,000 years.”
Falco actively seeks out complicated characters, finding simpler roles less engaging. She believes the complexity of a character is what makes acting exciting.
Experience with Complex Female Roles
At 62, Falco considers herself fortunate for the diverse range of challenging female roles she has portrayed throughout her career.
“I’ve been very lucky that kind of since I started working, female characters are getting more interesting and complicated, I feel like I’m riding this wave of really interesting and complicated female characters.”
She also mentioned that avoiding early typecasting has helped her maintain a rich variety of roles. She noted the difficulty actors face when limited to playing only young, attractive characters as they age.
Future Aspirations
Looking forward, Falco is also curious about playing political figures.
“Maybe I can get something out of my system,” she quipped.
Her openness to diverse and challenging roles continues to define her career path.
Summary: Edie Falco embraces complex roles and looks forward to new challenges, including a female superhero and political figures, reflecting her dynamic acting journey.