Prepon, who directed all of Part 3, also unpacks that dramatic cliffhanger ending.
Warning: This article contains spoilers forThat ’90s ShowPart 3.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was it like directing all of Part 3?
Laura Prepon and Callie Haverda, ‘That ’90s Show’.Patrick Wymore/Netflix
But I’ve known all these people for 20 years.
They were on ’70s, so this was a total love fest.
So, talk about a deep understanding.
‘That ’90s Show’ episode 306.Courtesy of Netflix
I’m like, “I was in your shoes, and I’m not just saying that.
Physically, I was standing where you were doing the same thing.”
I hope we get to do more.
What did you want your “reimagined” take on this show to look like?
I was really thankful for my insight and experience having lived on the set for so long.
I’m really proud of how it turned out.
I hope people see some Easter eggs.
Oh my gosh, that was so awesome.
That was totally surreal.
And a lot more people had to squish into the Vista Cruiser for this one.
It was really fun.
The first time they played the song and we were all singing, I just got chills.
I’m like, “This is so awesome that they’re doing this.”
And I love that that was written into the show.
Very “like mother, like daughter.”
Yeah, I know.
That was so cute.
And that was a decision that we made.
Should she not do that?"
Because she’s her own person, she’s not doing a Donna-ism.
But she did it and it was great.
What was it like filming that opening sequence back when you did it the first time onThat ’70s Show?
We shot'70s Showon film that’s why it looks so amazing.
‘90slooks great too, it’s just a different format.
We were outside, in the car.
And we were just messing around.
We were kids, filming on a street.
We had no idea.
Honestly, back then, I didn’t know anything about acting.
I didn’t grow up wanting to be an actor.
I totally fell into it.
And I didn’t know what a pilot was.
I didn’t know what it meant to get picked up.
I didn’t know any of this stuff.
So when we were doing this, I was just enjoying it.
I didn’t know what was at stake.
I honestly was just having fun.
And I think that’s another reason that that show was so special.
We all really were friends and you could tell that we all liked being together.
And it’s something that I think works so well on ’90s Show.
This cast loves being together.
I don’t want to be around that animosity.
We’re so lucky."
What can you tease about what happens next if the show returns?
I don’t know.
I don’t overthink what’s going to happen.
Is it going to get picked up?
Is it not going to?
[Laughs] I know!
It’s funny seeing Donna as an upstairs person and how she’s dealing with it.
I know all the spots.
Who are you trying to kid?!"
And then also, to be Donna in that situationanddirecting, it’s a really, really wonderful experience.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
