Allison Janney reveals why she threw The Diplomat script across the room after reading the finale – watch above to hear her surprising story!
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00:00Alyson Jenny had a surprising reaction when she read the script of The Diplomat season 2 finale.
00:05During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live,
00:08she shared that she threw the script across the room after reading it.
00:12It was like, what the f**k? Because it was such an explosive,
00:17such an incredible ending, Jenny said.
00:19She added that the moment still gives her chills when she thinks about it.
00:23In The Diplomat, Alyson Jenny plays Vice President Grace Penn,
00:30a key character in the series' intense season finale.
00:33The show follows U.S. Ambassador Kate Wyler and her husband Hal Wyler
00:38as they try to prevent a global crisis.
00:41Jenny's addition to the cast brought new excitement to the series,
00:44with her character playing a crucial role in the storyline.
00:48When talking about her character, Jenny mentioned that she based
00:53Grace Penn on Hillary Clinton because of her political experience and strong personality.
00:59I love Hillary, but she doesn't come off as a very warm and fuzzy person, Jenny explained.
01:05I kind of thought that would be good for Grace Penn.
01:08Her portrayal of Penn shows the challenges of being under public scrutiny,
01:12a theme that was woven into the script by showrunner Deborah Kan.
01:18Alyson Jenny's role in The Diplomat continues to draw attention and fans are excited for the
01:24next season of this critically acclaimed series after the shocking events of season 2,
01:29which premiered on Netflix on October 31, 2024.