Jennifer Morrison Declares Netflix Obsession: ‘I’ll Do Whatever They Want’
Jennifer Morrison has officially turned open auditions into a public spectacle worthy of its own reality spin-off. The former Once Upon a Time star confessed she’s primed to jump into any Netflix drama, dead set on proving she’ll “do whatever they want,” according to a May 2024 chat with PEOPLE. Why? Because Hollywood’s latest thrill is watching actors grovel for prestige gigs, apparently.
In a conversation that read like a plea for validation, Morrison outlined her fantasy lineup: Bridgerton for the corset glamour, Stranger Things for the Demogorgon cameos, and Ozark just to see her trade fangs for money laundering. Reuters later confirmed that Netflix’s SVP of scripted content has virtually no shortage of suggestions, though nobody’s officially reached out—yet. Variety’s set visit notes that Morrison even offered to learn ballroom dancing at midnight and swallow a fly on camera, all in the spirit of method acting.
Morrison’s motivation is refreshingly transparent: a streaming-first generation demands that even mid-career talents swagger in with open palms. “I’d take the job as a royal chambermaid if they pitched it right,” she quipped, as chronicled in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight. That level of eagerness might read as desperation, but let’s be honest—it’s just the new normal in peak TV culture. The star has a solid track record—Heroes to House, Once Upon a Time to short-lived indie thrillers—so she’s not exactly auditioning blind.
For those keeping score, her Netflix wishlist also includes period epics and high-stakes thrillers. Deadline corroborated that Morrison’s camp reached out to call sheet coordinators for season three of Bridgerton. Meanwhile, Netflix’s public casting call page shows no reference to Morrison’s name—possibly because they’d need a time‐travel portal to reorder their entire calendar.
In the spirit of full transparency, she’s even threatened to perform her own stunts. “Chase scenes? I’ll chase a toddler with a chainsaw,” she deadpanned, per Variety. Sources say physical therapists are already penning resignation letters in anticipation.
So here’s the state of play: Morrison, armed with dry humor and an unwavering work ethic, is ready to cozy up to Netflix’s bottomless budget. Whether the streamer bites remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain—viewers will relish this audition drama far more than another superhero franchise. Tune in next time for more overcaffeinated ambition and the annual ritual of actors publicly vying for roles. Because if you’re not begging for parts in public, are you even trying?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and PEOPLE, Variety, Entertainment Tonight, Reuters, Deadline
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