Ashley Aufderheide on ‘That ’90s Show’ Season 2 Hopes and How Gwen Takes Her Confidence to a ‘New Level’ (Exclusive)

all eyes were That show from the 90s. The sequel to the Netflix series for That show from the 70s became an instant hit with fans, leading to a quick second season renewal. The show features a talented cast of young stars including Ashley Aufderheidewho plays Leia’s rebellious best friend and neighbor, Gwen Runck. hollywood life spoke EXCLUSIVELY to Ashley about accepting all of Gwen’s energy and her reaction to it ending.

“Gwen is very bold. She thinks she’s a leader and she says she’s the queen of the group, which is sweet,” Ashley said. hollywood life. “I liked that joke. For me, I think I’m an extrovert. I’m pretty confident in myself and I think I learned a little bit about safety from Gwen. Her style is very bold and unique. I’m also trying to improve my style of play.”

He added: “It influenced my style but also his confidence. She was already confident, but she definitely took it to the next level by speaking her mind and being undeniably herself. I feel like the scene where you first meet her playing in her room is so iconic of her. That was also part of my audition scene. So he definitely stuck with me and is true to my heart. I feel like Gwen is just a symbol of trust. She’s kind of my alter ego.”

In the season finale, Leia leaves Point Place after a life-changing summer. As Leia spent the summer pining for Jay, she became aware of her feelings for Gwen’s brother Nate. So Gwen approves of her best friend dating her brother?

“I think she’s fine with that. I think she’s a protective friend,” Ashley says. “Obviously she loves her brother. She is her brother, although they sometimes argue. And Leia, of course, is best friends with her. They’re just two people she loves. And if she makes them happy, she will support you.”

Now that the show is about to have a second season, you can expect Gwen to have a love interest. “So I actually asked the writers if we were going to make it to season two, what were we going to do, and they said she was going to have a boyfriend,” Ashley admitted. “I was trying to figure out who she was going to be or if it was going to be someone new. It could just be Jay, right? But if Jay and Leia continue, it won’t work. And then he should be a new character.

The actress would like to meet Gwen’s father and further explore Gwen’s “family dynamic” in season two. “I think I want to explore Gwen’s bond with Nate a little bit more and maybe do a scene with Sherri, Nate and Gwen,” she continued.

Before That show from the 90sAshley had never really been interested in the world of comedy before. “I did a comedy-drama years ago, but this was my first comedy in front of a live audience,” Ashley said. hollywood life. “I don’t have a background in theater or anything like that, so it was a very different thing for me. Four cameras, one audience, it was very intense. There was pressure, but it was fine. The pressure just motivates you to do better and you want to laugh. You want to make the crowd happy.”

Debra Jo Rupp AND Kurtwood blacksmith they reprized their roles as the beloved Kitty and Red Forman in the Netflix series. The first season also saw the return of topher grace, Laura Prepon, Ashton Kutcher, Mila KunisAND Wilmer Valderrama.

“I definitely got to know a lot of them, the legacy cast. They are all so funny in person. This goes beyond their characters,” said the actress. “They are very professional and the timing and delivery is always on point. They gave us great advice and welcomed us with open arms and really eased my transition into comedy. all fantastic. I have nothing bad to say.”

While filming the first season, Ashley said Debra Jo and Kurtwood always emphasized fun and authenticity. “I think in business in general it’s easy for people to want to influence what you wear, what you say or how you act. It’s important to be true to who you are, and then that will shine through in your character,” Ashley said. “Actually, for Gwen, she was originally portrayed as a little powerhouse with pink hair. They really changed the character to be a little more like me. So when they said to stay authentic and be true and true to yourself, I really took that to heart because they liked who I was and because of that they have changed Gwen.

Ashley noted that she’s well aware of how “skeptical people can be about reboots,” but that she’s “very happy with the response she’s getting.” I actually read the comments. I can not do anything about it. I know people have told me not to, but I do. I was overwhelmed with love and support. It’s great that we’ve put in all that hard work, I’ve put in a lot of effort, and we’ve all done it and to see people appreciate it is really nice to see and hear. That show from the 90s The first season is streaming on Netflix.

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