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But alas, creatorShonda Rhimesshut that down real fast.
Oh relived her initial excitement in aVarietyconversation with the real Olivia Pope,Kerry Washington.
TheLittle Fires EverywhereandKilling Evestars discussed what they learned from the legendary showrunner, but mostly fangirled.
Oh, yeah, she continues.
We were on stage five.
Someone snuck it to me.
Obviously, you go to the woman in charge.
I remember going to Shonda, and its like, How could I do this?
What is this script?
Could I do this too?
She goes, No, youve got to play Cristina Yang!
Well, that was trueuntil it wasnt.
But it just goes to show that Oh was aScandalmegafan from day one.
Im so glad it was you.
