“We had a very challenging time getting any story told,” she says of her production company.
“Doors did not open at all, even being in the business for so long, Biel said.
“I’ve had this production company with my partner Michelle Purple for 20 years… We had a very challenging time getting any story told.”
Jessica Biel on ‘The Sinner’.Peter Kramer/USA Network/Courtesy Everett Collection
“And I said, ‘Me too, I’m quitting.
If this show doesn’t sell, I don’t know what people want.
I don’t know what to bring them.
I don’t understand this business anymore.
I just don’t get it anymore.'”
They ultimately sold the series, but Biel called the hurdles the pair encountered a “humbling” experience.
Her acting and executive-producing credits since then have included the seriesLimetownandCandy.
Listen to Biel’s podcast interview in full above.
