Sarah Wayne Calliesis reflecting on one of the lowest points on one of her biggest projects.
I couldn’t get beyond the parts that were toxic and painful, she said.
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To illustrate her point, Callies shared a distressing story from the series.
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I’ve had an actor on that show spit in my face, she said.
And I was like Holy s—!
We will get there on the podcast, we will talk about it someday.
Sarah Wayne Callies on ‘Prison Break’.FOX Image Collection via Getty
Callies didnt suggest that the extreme act of disrespect was an isolated incident.
Callies suggested that a sudden rise to fame can have a disruptive impact on some actors egos.
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The actress reiterated thatPrison Breakwasnt a wholly negative experience.
What did I let them say to me?
What did I put up with?
What did I not report?
Callies exited the series after its second season, but returned for the fourth season and the 2017 revival.
She has also directed two episodes ofFire Country.
Watch the full interview with Sarah Wayne Callies above.
