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Beyond the Mouse: Big Shot on Disney+ with Jessalyn Gilsig

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In honor of the release of the Disney+ original series Big Shot we are thrilled to bring you our interview with Jessalyn Gilsig. Jessalyn is a prolific actor in television and film having been on screen in iconic shows such as Nip/Tuck, Glee, Vikings, Boston Public and more. We speak to her about her acting career, asking some specific listener questions about her role as Terri Schuester in Glee. We also speak to her about he new role as Holly Barrett in the latest Disney+ original series, Big Shot. Airing Friday April 16 on Disney+ we encourage you to check out this latest sure to be hit.

“After getting ousted from the NCAA, a men’s basketball coach is given a chance for redemption with a coaching position at an elite private high school. He soon learns that the teenage players require empathy and vulnerability — foreign concepts for the stoic Coach Korn (John Stamos). By learning how to connect with his players, Marvyn starts to grow into the person he’s always hoped to be. The girls learn to take themselves more seriously, finding their footing both on and o? the court.”

FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, Vanessa Ferguson

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.
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