Actress Alyssa Milano on her new movie, experiencing long-haul COVID and memories of Bob Saget
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Actress Alyssa Milano on her new movie, experiencing long-haul COVID and memories of Bob Saget Actress and activist Alyssa Milano joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new Netflix film “Brazen” and filming during the pandemic. Plus, her health journey with long-haul COVID-19 symptoms and her memories of Bob Saget.
The Alyssa Milano Mystery Dominating Netflix’s Top 10
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“Charmed” actor Alyssa Milano stars in Netflix’s newest murder mystery “Brazen,” adapted from Nora Roberts’ book “Brazen Virtue.” It features Grace (Milano), who is a murder-mystery writer herself. She comes home to help her sister Kathleen (Emilie Ullerup) amid a tumultuous divorce to find that she has been murdered. Using her experience as a writer and teaming up with detective Ed (Sam Page), Grace is determined to solve the mystery of the death of Kathleen, who she finds out was moonlighting as a cam girl.
Upon release, reviews have not been all positive, with Den of Geek comparing the movie to a less inventive version of “Castle,” while Variety concludes it is a “guilty pleasure” film at best. Despite this, viewers appear to be loving it, as it has made a place for itself in Netflix’s Top 10. Guilty pleasure or not, the film works for many people, and there is something to be said about the wild, entertaining journey “Brazen” takes audiences on.
The fast-paced film clocks in at just over 90 minutes and is easily digestible to viewers, with many Netflix subscribers enjoying the movie’s premise of a murder-mystery novelist who inserts herself into the investigation of her own sister’s death. If viewers are looking for a story with the comforts of a crime procedural while committing to the campiness of the mystery genre, then “Brazen” fits the bill.
Alyssa Milano’s Political Aspirations, Plus: An Update on ‘Who’s the Boss’ Reboot
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“Extra’s” Katie Krause caught up with Alyssa Milano about her new Netflix movie “Brazen,” as well as her activism and potential political aspirations.
While she has been in development on a project called “Alyssa Milano for Mayor,” would she ever actually run for mayor or get involved in politics? She answered, “Probably not mayor. I did sort of think about running for Congress for the 2024 election and I haven’t completely said no to that idea yet.”
Another project in the works… a “Who’s the Boss” reboot. She shared, “We’re still working on plot and trying to find a home for it.”
Milano is turning 50 later this year, and she’s feeling “pretty good” about it. She commented, “For me, I didn’t realize that I was this age until I noticed that my peers were starting to age… I was too busy living, not counting the years.”
Along with being “ready,” she added, “I’m really in a good place, I’m comfortable in my skin. I think the industry is in a much better place now that it’s ever been and to explore all of that in my 50s and 60s and beyond is exciting.”
Alyssa also remembered Bob Saget, who she described as the “kindest and funniest person in the room.” She went on, “I have met him numerous times and can only echo what everyone who knew him really well has said.”
Milano has been acting since a young age, but does her kids Milo and Bella have any interest in following her famous footsteps? She answered, “No, I think they’re showing interest in the other side of my life, which is my advocacy and activism work… My son who’s only 10 says he wants to be a civil rights attorney.”
She joked, “Milo will probably like join the Peace Corps and Bella will be the one that gets arrested at the protests.”
As for her movie “Brazen,” it’s inspired by a Nora Roberts book. Alyssa dished, “It’s got true crime aspect… it’s got mystery, it’s got so much heart and emotion, it’s got action, and it’s got romance… I think people will really be entertained.”
In the movie, her character learned about her sister’s secret life. She noted, “It was very interesting to explore the idea of secrets and how everyone has them.”
Not only did Milano star in the movie, she is also an executive producer on the project, which she said was “really creatively fulfilling.”
Video Alyssa Milano discusses COVID-19 surge and filming ‘Brazen’ amid pandemic
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Alyssa Milano discusses COVID-19 surge and filming ‘Brazen’ amid pandemic On “The View,” the actress and activist weighs in on President Biden’s messaging on voting rights, her book “Sorry Not Sorry” and what it was like to star in and produce the crime thriller.
Alyssa Milano: Lawmakers should wear their sponsorships ’like NASCAR drivers'
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Alyssa Milano says lawmakers should take a note from NASCAR, sporting outfits bearing the names of the corporations that back them to display their loyalties publicly.
“Part of me knew we should make these politicians wear like sponsorship uniforms like NASCAR drivers do,” the former “Charmed” star said on “The View” in a Wednesday interview, “So we can see, you know, where the money is and where their allegiance lies.”
“You could see how the people that vote against lowering the price of prescription drugs do so because they’re actually bought by Big Pharma,” the 49-year-old actor and “Sorry Not Sorry” author told the ABC daytime talk show’s hosts.
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Milano’s uniform suggestion for Congress came after the politically active performer — who told ITK last year that she’s mulling a 2024 House bid as a Democrat in California’s 4th District — opened up about a 2019 meeting she had with Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzOvernight Energy & Environment — Lummis holds up Biden EPA picks Equilibrium/Sustainability — Bald eagle comeback impacted by lead poison The Hill’s Morning Report: Biden takes it on the chin MORE (R-Texas) to advocate for gun violence prevention.
“I thought it was important because I feel like so often — especially in these divisive times — we villainize people that think differently than we do, and we sometimes forget that they’re human. I wanted to try to tap into his humanity and find common ground, and I really believe politics should be about compromise and doing what’s right for your constituents and doing what’s right for the American people,” Milano said.
Milano recalled looking at Cruz in the eye and asking him, “How many more innocent children have to die by AR-15s before you actually do something?”
“It was really that moment that I realized that he really is a jackass and just does not care,” she said. “I feel like he’s been bought by the gun lobbyists,” Milano said, before making her NASCAR uniform proposal.
“Of course me just saying that, I understand that I sound divisive,” Milano said. “But I want people to understand: I truly do believe that obstructionist politics will not accomplish anything for the American people. And we have to figure out how to work together, because that’s what this should all be about.”