We guess not every biopic subject can be as helpful as Tonya Harding! Lily James is turning heads with her portrayal of Pamela Anderson in the upcoming Hulu mini-series Pam & Tommy, but she said one person in particular turned the other way when the actress reached out for their guidance: none other than Pam herself!
In a cover story for Net-a-Porter’s Porter, the 32-year-old starlet said she tried to get in contact with the 54-year-old bombshell before filming the series in hopes of having her involved with the production.
But unfortunately for James, she didn’t get a response. Related: Playboy Playmate Says Models Sometimes Had To Sleep ‘On The Lawn’ The Cinderella star revealed: Hey, at least she shot her shot!
Lily went on to say that the series is one she “cares a lot about,” adding that she prepared a lot for her starring role. She continued: Elsewhere in the interview, the UK native described her transformation into the Baywatch alum as “freeing and liberating.” Noting how she would be in makeup for about four hours starting at 3 a.m., putting on a chest plate, wig, and tan, Lily explained: The transformation was so liberating, Lily joked that she “hated” hanging up her ta-tas at the end of the day after shooting, likening it to being “stripped of all these superpowers.” Alongside James, the series features Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee, Seth Rogen as Rand Gauthier, and Nick Offerman as Uncle Miltie.
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