Cindy Busby on ‘When Hope Calls’, Playing a 1920s Lawyer & Returning to 'Heartland'

Описание: In this interview, actress Cindy Busby dives into her role as Nora Anderson in Season 2 of When Hope Calls. From learning how to drive a real horse-drawn wagon to portraying a groundbreaking female lawyer in 1920, Cindy shares the behind-the-scenes challenges and joys of stepping into a period drama. She opens up about the importance of character evolution, her journey to landing the lead role, and even reflects on returning to Heartland after more than a decade.

Here's a bit more of what we talked about:
• 00:02 – Immersing into Period Acting: Cindy shares how the period costumes, makeup, and standing sets on When Hope Calls help her fully transform into her character and feel transported to another era.
• 01:54 – Learning to Drive a Horse-Drawn Wagon: She learned to drive a real horse-drawn wagon for the role, including practicing figure eights and slow turns—only learning after that it could tip over!
• 03:01 – Working with Horses: Cindy talks about the challenges of working with horses on set, joking that they have strong personalities and sometimes try to "test" her authority.
• 04:23 – Odd Skills Learned for Acting: Throughout her career, Cindy has had to learn many unusual skills like archery, ballroom dancing, fake skiing, and how to handle a dog show—each adding to her actor toolkit.
• 05:49 – Playing a Female Lawyer in 1920: She discusses the significance of playing Nora, a rare female lawyer in 1920, when only 0.01% of lawyers were women—something that deeply shapes her character.
• 07:42 – Joining an Established Cast: Cindy reflects on joining the cast in season 2, sharing that while she felt some nerves, the returning cast was welcoming, and she quickly felt at home.
• 09:26 – From Audition to Leading Role: She originally auditioned for season one (a different role) and later for a part in season 2, which didn't work out. Eventually, she landed the role of Nora—a journey she’s grateful for.
• 11:16 – The Joy of Character Evolution: Cindy talks about the unique experience of evolving a character over time in a series, as opposed to the condensed arc of a film, allowing her to grow alongside her roles.
• 12:58 – Returning to ‘Heartland’: Returning to play Ashley in Heartland after 11 years was emotional and special. Cindy describes reconnecting with the role and her co-stars as a surreal but fulfilling experience.
• 14:16 – How Characters Live Within You: She reflects on how characters never truly leave—how stepping back into an old role can feel like slipping on a familiar pair of cowboy boots.

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