Jennifer Garner calls Schitt’s Creek ‘the perfect pandemic splurge’ while hosting virtual reunion with the cast
Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner gushed that CBC TV sitcom Schitt’s Creek was ‘groundbreaking in its normalcy’ and ‘the perfect pandemic splurge’ while hosting the virtual cast reunion for Pop TV on Wednesday.
‘Schitt’s Creek feels like the perfect pandemic splurge because the Rose’s time in the town of Schitt’s Creek living in these two, just claustrophobic hotel rooms mirrors the world’s collective experience of quarantine,’ the 47-year-old superfan said in her introduction.
‘Going from endless travel, work, kids going all different directions to being forced to have to deal with each other and nothing but each other. As Alexis said, “We went a year without seeing each other.”
Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner (center) gushed that CBC TV sitcom Schitt’s Creek was ‘groundbreaking in its normalcy’ and ‘the perfect pandemic splurge’ while hosting the virtual cast reunion for Pop TV on Wednesday
‘What starts as a fish out of water comedy finishes as a homey family connection. Connections are everything – love letter to the silver linings. And that’s why I think it’s feeling so especially great right now.’
The Rose family – played by Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy – reminisced about the conclusion of their show in April after six successful seasons.
O’Hara – who played kooky matriarch Moira – said: ‘I actually imagine the Roses are still living somewhere. Even though I played one of them, I think they’re going on without us.’
Murphy – who played her daughter Alexis – agreed: ‘I think it’s to preserve our own sanity. I do the exact same thing.’
The 47-year-old superfan said in her introduction: ‘The Rose’s time in the town of Schitt’s Creek living in these two, just claustrophobic hotel rooms mirrors the world’s collective experience of quarantine…And that’s why I think it’s feeling so especially great right now’
Memories: The Rose family – played by (clockwise) Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, and Catherine O’Hara – reminisced about the conclusion of their show in April after six successful seasons
O’Hara – who played kooky matriarch Moira – said: ‘I actually imagine the Roses are still living somewhere. Even though I played one of them, I think they’re going on without us’
‘People have made kind of a reference that my character in Alias, Sydney Bristow, goes on to be Moira Rose because we wear so many of the same wigs,’ Garner noted.
‘And I really dig that.’
Jennifer even shared a detailed slideshow on Instagram about the parallel on July 20.
The Save with Stories co-founder famously played the CIA agent alongside Victor Garber on J.J. Abrams’ spy show, which aired for five seasons on ABC (2001-2006).
Garner noted: ‘People have made kind of a reference that my character in Alias, Sydney Bristow, goes on to be Moira Rose because we wear so many of the same wigs’
Spitting image: Jennifer even shared a detailed slideshow on Instagram about the parallel on July 20
Connection: The Save with Stories co-founder famously played the CIA agent alongside Victor Garber (R) on J.J. Abrams’ spy show, which aired for five seasons on ABC (2001-2006)
‘I’m surprised he didn’t tell you!’ Garner revealed she ‘was actually pretty involved’ in the 71-year-old Emmy nominee’s (L) guest starring turn as Clifton Sparks, Moira’s former co-star on Sunrise Bay, even calling him on set
Garner revealed she ‘was actually pretty involved’ in the 71-year-old Emmy nominee’s guest starring turn as Clifton Sparks, Moira’s former co-star on Sunrise Bay, even calling him on set.
‘I’m surprised he didn’t tell you!’ the Quibi Princess Bride guest star exclaimed.
Schitt’s Creek was nominated for 15 trophies – including outstanding comedy series and a nod for each of the cast – at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, which air September 20 on ABC.
‘Some tidbits from this wonderful Q&A’: The official Twitter account for Schitt’s Creek pointed out more revelations from the reunion
Airing September 20 on ABC! Schitt’s Creek was nominated for 15 trophies – including comedy series and a nod for each of the cast – at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards