<p>American actress Maggie Lawson, best known for her role as Detective Juliet in the TV show Psych, is a known face globally, having appeared in various sitcoms, television series and movies. She was</p>.<p>In an exclusive interview with Metrolife, she talks about her love for Hindi movies, the importance of theatre for an actor, the emergence of Netflix as a new age entertainment option and more.</p>.<p class="Question">You began doing theatre shows at a very early age. Do you think experience in theatre helps an actor bring finesse to his/her performance on screen?</p>.<p>Yes. Theatre is telling a story from start to finish in front of a live audience, unlike television where you can restart and take breaks. There is something very powerful about staying in the role for the entire show. This gives you a nice base if acting and entertainment is the field you want to be in.</p>.<p><strong>What interests you more as an actor: a movie or a TV show? </strong><br />I can’t really choose between the two because I don’t choose roles that way. It always depends on the project and the character. Though I have done more of television shows, there is no preference in my mind.</p>.<p><strong>Following Psych, you scored leading roles in shows like Back in The Game, Save the Date and Angel from Hell. Do you think Psych was a turning point for you?</strong><br />Psych was a learning experience; I grew as an actor and I grew into myself. It was like an era where I got to learn so much. </p>.<p><strong>You starred in the horror-comedy series Santa Clarita Diet for Netflix. Do you think such streaming service provider giants are the new age entertainment? </strong><br />Definitely. The way people watch television has changed so much over the last few years; these digital platforms offer them what they want to see. The kind of shows they are offering are fantastic. Even in the case of Psych, Netflix helped us reach a wider audience. </p>.<p><strong>When you think about India, what comes first to your mind? Have you ever visited the country? </strong><br />No, I haven’t really got a chance to visit India but it is on my wish list. I would love to make a trip soon; I have many friends there. It is one of those places I would like to go and explore and pass time.</p>.<p><strong>Have you watched a Bollywood movie? |</strong><br />I saw ‘Monsoon Wedding’ a couple of years ago; it was an incredible movie. I really like Bollywood and I would actually like to see more movies from that stable.</p>.<p><strong>Your love for animals is well known. Tell us about your association with Tiger Frances.</strong><br />It’s my own foundation that I started in 2014. We take rescued animals from high-stress situations; homeless ones or those subject to domestic abuse and so on. We also educate people about the importance and wellness of wildlife.</p>
<p>American actress Maggie Lawson, best known for her role as Detective Juliet in the TV show Psych, is a known face globally, having appeared in various sitcoms, television series and movies. She was</p>.<p>In an exclusive interview with Metrolife, she talks about her love for Hindi movies, the importance of theatre for an actor, the emergence of Netflix as a new age entertainment option and more.</p>.<p class="Question">You began doing theatre shows at a very early age. Do you think experience in theatre helps an actor bring finesse to his/her performance on screen?</p>.<p>Yes. Theatre is telling a story from start to finish in front of a live audience, unlike television where you can restart and take breaks. There is something very powerful about staying in the role for the entire show. This gives you a nice base if acting and entertainment is the field you want to be in.</p>.<p><strong>What interests you more as an actor: a movie or a TV show? </strong><br />I can’t really choose between the two because I don’t choose roles that way. It always depends on the project and the character. Though I have done more of television shows, there is no preference in my mind.</p>.<p><strong>Following Psych, you scored leading roles in shows like Back in The Game, Save the Date and Angel from Hell. Do you think Psych was a turning point for you?</strong><br />Psych was a learning experience; I grew as an actor and I grew into myself. It was like an era where I got to learn so much. </p>.<p><strong>You starred in the horror-comedy series Santa Clarita Diet for Netflix. Do you think such streaming service provider giants are the new age entertainment? </strong><br />Definitely. The way people watch television has changed so much over the last few years; these digital platforms offer them what they want to see. The kind of shows they are offering are fantastic. Even in the case of Psych, Netflix helped us reach a wider audience. </p>.<p><strong>When you think about India, what comes first to your mind? Have you ever visited the country? </strong><br />No, I haven’t really got a chance to visit India but it is on my wish list. I would love to make a trip soon; I have many friends there. It is one of those places I would like to go and explore and pass time.</p>.<p><strong>Have you watched a Bollywood movie? |</strong><br />I saw ‘Monsoon Wedding’ a couple of years ago; it was an incredible movie. I really like Bollywood and I would actually like to see more movies from that stable.</p>.<p><strong>Your love for animals is well known. Tell us about your association with Tiger Frances.</strong><br />It’s my own foundation that I started in 2014. We take rescued animals from high-stress situations; homeless ones or those subject to domestic abuse and so on. We also educate people about the importance and wellness of wildlife.</p>