This video features a reunion between Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn, the stars of the hit series Scandal, reflecting on the show's legacy 15 years after its pilot (0:52-1:13). The conversation covers various topics, including their careers, activism, and their friendship.
Key highlights from their discussion:
- Reflecting on 'Scandal' and 'Olitz': They discuss the intense fan devotion to the characters of Olivia Pope and Fitzgerald Grant, acknowledging the show's unique "scandal pace" and their memories of filming the pilot (1:30-9:16).
- Shonda Rhimes' Impact: Both actors share profound gratitude and admiration for Shonda Rhimes, detailing her visionary leadership style and how she paved the way for more inclusive storytelling (9:20-13:48).
- Activism and Service: They discuss how their friendship began while advocating for arts funding in Congress, rather than on a film set (16:27-16:55). Kerry Washington explains how the 2016 election led her to channel her platform into real-world civic engagement and community organizing (17:56-19:57).
- Recent Projects:
- Tony Goldwyn talks about playing the antagonist Bob Lipka in the show Hacks and the experience of stepping into the iconic role left by Sam Waterston in Law & Order (20:19-22:27, 33:08-35:50).
- Kerry Washington discusses producing and starring in Imperfect Women, highlighting the shift in power dynamics and the deep, vulnerable relationships explored in the show (23:02-24:00, 27:30-33:05)
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