TV LOVE LIZZO
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo has released a documentary about her life that shares archival footage from her childhood and follows the inspirational artist’s journey from humble beginnings to stardom. With both behind-the-scenes and concert footage that documents the build of her album, Special, this doco gives a real insight into who Lizzo is behind the performance. A heartwarming watch. (Starts Fri., Nov. 25 on Binge)
Krew Boylan SERIOUSLY FABULOUS
THE ACTRESS TAKES ON DOLLY PARTON IN HER NEW COMEDY
Krew Boylan is going to make you laugh out loud in her new film, Seriously Red – an ode to Dolly Parton and a journey of self-discovery. It follows Red (Boylan) as she attempts to take control of her life by becoming a Parton impersonator. “I hope people enjoy it. And reflect on their own identity, and check in with who they are,” Boylan, 40, tells WHO. Here, the actress spills on her love for the singer and how kissing bestie Rose Byrne was no big deal.
The movie is sooo funny.
That’s good to hear! You don’t want it to be a downer.
It’s so different to anything we’ve seen.
Perfect. That’s one of the reasons why I wrote it. I want to take the glitter of Hollywood and the cowboy boots of Nashville, and sprinkle it on a bit of Australian sense of humour, sensibility and heart.
It has a bit of a Murial’s Wedding feel to it. Tell us about your character, Red.
She’s a self-proclaimed clown who decides to take herself seriously by becoming a Dolly Parton impersonator. So to figure out who she is, she first has to become someone else.
What do you love about Red?
I adore her impulsiveness and her ability to turn the joke onto herself. And to be outside the box. I also love that she doesn’t fit
