Hello everyone, I found this interview with Shenae Grimes about the new 90210. For those who aren’t informed yet Shenae Grimes plays Annie in the new 90210 show, and she has contributed a lot for the series success. Enjoy the interview. There’s a lot of juicy info about 90210.
How is “90210” different from the original?
It’s a lot more contemporary. The lessons aren’t so in-your-face as those in the original. It wouldn’t hurt parents to learn from this. My favorite [aspect] is that the parents here have a life of their own.
Tell us about Annie Wilson and her family.
The Wilson clan is very tight; that’s refreshing to see on TV. I feel teenagers get so disconnected from their mums and dads because they are too concerned with their high school lives. Jessica Walter, who plays my grandmother, is the most hilarious woman on the planet!
How much is Shenae Grimes like Annie Wilson?
Annie and I are different in terms of interests and style. But we both come from a grounded point of view.
Your character is the Brenda Walsh of this series. Has Shannen offered you advice?
The only advice she’s given me is about dealing with the media and all the external stresses that come with this job. She told me to focus on the work.
Who is your favorite character from the original series?
Dylan McKay … every girl’s dreamboat! As for the girls, I was a Brenda lover.
Is it true you beat Hilary Duff to the role?
Oh no, I didn’t! Wouldn’t that be cool, though? (Laughs). I had been auditioning for the role of Annie for about three weeks when I found out that Hilary had been offered the part. But she decided that it wasn’t the best for her career, so she passed. I was the runner-up.
How different is Canadian show biz from Hollywood?
There is no crazy press in Canada. A huge part of “90210” has been the hype—billboards, commercials, promo shoots. At home I’m so not used to seeing my face everywhere when I’m driving [around]. But we work the same number of hours.
How are you dealing with intense media scrutiny?
It sucks!