It's not a matter of talent, but a matter of shape. Selma Blair of
Hellboy fame is shunning her slim and athletic figure for an added ounce of flab. Her new role in the comedy
Kath and Kim has pushed Blair towards the side of snacks and sweets.
The 36-year old actress revealed that her character for the sitcom is a chronic nibbler. Being a little out of shape is something new for Blair, so she had to cut back on her exercise routine to really tune in to the role of Kim Day.
Selma Blair proves just what actors will do to get in character. “Some bad things are happening underneath my clothing,” she revealed. She also referred to a little wobble that she's been experiencing.
As Kim, Blair will have to squeeze into clothes that are three sizes too small for her. The annoying and self-centered Kim was recently separated from her husband and decided to live with Kath, her divorced mother. Kath will be played by
Saturday Night Live actress Molly Shannon.
“My character's really in a state of arrested development,” added Blair. “She's in her clothes from the seventh grade, and she thinks that's hot.” The actress also said that it's absolutely fine for her to shape up (or down) for the role. She even has to feast on fistfuls of Tiny Teddies and nachos to boast of her pudgy waistline.
Based on the hit Australian TV show, the American version of
Kath and Kim will be produced by NBC. The network has risked ordering 13 episodes already, and has planned on airing the sitcom with other established hits.
Kath and Kim will be on the NBC comedy block with
The Office,
30 Rock and
My Name is Earl.
Selma Blair and Molly Shannon will be joined on the cast by John Michael Higgins, Mikey Day and Tony Yalda.
Kath and Kim will be aired on NBC this fall, October 9 at 9:30pm and will continue to be broadcast on Thursdays.
-Maria Gonzalez, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source:
Detroit Free Press
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