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Karen Pittman Talks Joining ‘Yellowstone’

Karen Pittman spoke about joining the critically acclaimed series “Yellowstone” in an interview for Entertainment Weekly's video series “3 Rounds” released Saturday.

Pittman spoke about his participation in Season 3. “It was interesting to come in there and work with the actors. They create a different space than usual. I don't think they were needed,” she told Patrick Gomez.3 rounds

Pittman also shared insight into the fluid nature of her character's growth on “Yellowstone.” “I went to the audition, but obviously they weren't necessarily sure what it was going to be like, what it was going to be like, and how we were going to do it.” I don’t think they did,” Pittman added.

“But they loved that character. They loved my interpretation of this character and continued to write for me on that show. And Taylor Sheridan, like no other I had a lot of fun writing something different.”

Pittman's collaboration with co-star Kelly Reilly and her role as a young black woman on the show brought a new perspective to “Yellowstone” and diversified the story's landscape. “I loved working with Kelly Reilly… They had never had a young black person on that show, but coming in there and working with the actors and having a kind of different kind of… It was interesting to be able to create a space like this,” the actress said.

In addition to talking about his role in “Yellowstone,” Pittman also delved into his experiences on other projects. From her bit part on 30 Rock to starring in intense scenes with Claire Danes on Homeland, Pittman shares memorable moments from her diverse acting career. Among these, the death of Lisa, the character she played in The Americans, stands out as a pivotal experience for her. (Related: 'Yellowstone' fans say who they want to die in the final episode. Do you think so too?)

Describing this moment as her first and only death scene, Pittman shared that she was informed of her character's fate in an unexpected phone call from showrunners Joseph Weisberg and Joel Fields. Masu.

“This was my first and only death scene,” she recalls. “I remember the showrunner [Joseph Weisberg and Joel Fields] I called and said, “Karen, I'm going to die.'' And I was like, “What?!” And they were like, “Yeah.” But everyone died on that show at some point… That episode was directed by a director like… [series star] Matthew Rhys, and I was thinking, 'Matthew, I think this is how I should die, and I think this is how I should die.' It was very actor-y! ”

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