Mary Hollandhas made a name for herself as one of the best character actors in Hollywood.
But her time has come to finally step into the spotlight as leading lady in the fiercely funnyGolden Arm.
But Mel also catches the eye of one of the referees throughout the movie as well.
Mary Holland plays an unlikely contender in “Golden Arm.".Credit: Utopia
“Getting to be this leading lady-esque jot down character was really exciting and new,” she says.
“It was just the dream in every way.
This is the right role for me.”
“And that was my experience of doing this movie.”
What was it about Melanie that attracted you to playing this role?
I really related to her insecurity.
It’s just a very beautiful story and I really felt connected to her in that.
Did you find yourself comparing Mel to Jane like that?
They feel so different to me though their arcs are very similar.
I guess I am very drawn to those characters.
[Laughs] I wonder what that says about me!
We all need that reminder every so often.
Yeah, especially me!
No, this anger comes from a real place and it’s warranted.
Watching them navigate that as friends is very real and very true to life.
[Laughs] But it’s great that she discovers this inner fight and fire inside her.
What was it like digging into the world of women’s arm wrestling forGolden Arm?
It was a total joy!
[Laughs] It was such a blast.
And we couldn’t have been luckier to haveDot-Marie Jonesplay Big Sexy.
[Laughs] She actively coached me.
It was so helpful.
Did you have to do extra training to buff up your arms?
And I’ve got to ask, did you ever see Quibi’sThe Golden Arm?
That’s a very different project!
[Laughs] I did, yes.
Listen, [sighs]verydifferent plot, but there’s actually a lot of similarities.
Great,Golden Armis really having a moment right now!”
We’ve got to support all theGolden Arms out there.
