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The actress — known for her role as Jessica Day on the quirky young adult comedy — said the role was “a huge undertaking.” So huge, that it nearly stopped her from stepping back onto the small screen.
“I couldn’t picture myself getting back into the game like that, especially not right away,” Deschanel, 43, toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “I thought maybe I would just do movies, or movies and music. I needed to give myself the time to think about how much I could really take that on.”
“I only do stuff that I’m really excited about,” Deschanel toldTHR. “I love the show! … Annie [Weisman], who created the show, is just a super talent. I’m a big fan of Rose Byrne. The whole cast is just so great.”
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New Girlran for seven seasons on Fox, and followed the story of a heartbroken elementary school teacher as she moves into a loft with three men. The show, which centers mainly on adult friendship, has stayed culturally relevant with social media and streaming resurgence.
Deschanel also started a rewatch podcast, calledWelcome to Our Show, with her former costarsHannah SimoneandLamorne Morris. Together, the trio chat about the episodes and tell behind-the-scenes stories from filming.
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