Martindale tells EW, with great glee.
“She’s no-nonsense,” says Martindale of her character.
The shoot forCocaine Bearwas a rather different experience.
Margo Martindale in ‘Cocaine Bear’.Universal Pictures
“And when I get there, I said, ‘Are you kidding?
You mean, I have to get down there and dothat?’
[Elizabeth] said, ‘You read the script!’
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[Laughs] I did have a stunt double, who was wonderful.”
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did Elizabeth Banks describe the film when she approached you about the role?
What was it like shooting those scenes?
It was like people being so kind to me.
I was very well taken care of.
What was the most bizarre moment of the shoot for you?
Of course, I looked absurd, so everybody found that hilarious.
It really worked beautifully in the film.
[Laughs] That was the most bizarre day and the most fun.
Is it difficult pretending to act with a bear?
[Laughs] I’m so not the parts I play!
I’m easily frightened.
What did you do?
I said to my husband, “Bill,Bill, Bill, bear, bear, bear.”
And we quietly walked back in the house.
The trailer became a sensation on the internet.
Were you aware of that?
It kind of blew up immediately.
I was working onYour Honorand I showed Bryan Cranston and James Degus the trailer.
James said, “That’s exactly what we need right now!”
It’s an incredible trailer.
[Laughs uproariously] I didn’t read that.
Apparently, they found enough cocaine to keep the population of New Zealand high for the next 30 years.
What, put on a scuba outfit?
Well, I have no pride left.
What is next for you?
Next is, I’m starting a show.
I’m the lead of this new show calledThe Stickythat Jamie Lee Curtis is one of the producers on.
Brian Donovan and Ed Herro are the showrunners and it’s about the Great Maple Syrup Heist in Canada.
It’s really fabulous.
Cocaine Bearhits cinemas Feb. 24.
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