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L to R: Essence Atkins like Ivy and Damon Wayans as Poppa.
ROBERT VOETS/CBSPoppa’s house is apparently set up Essence atkins and Damon Wayans“The characters that come together – but the show is not in any hurry.
During an exclusive conversation with Us every weekEssence atkins explained why sitcom cbs benefit from writing Ivy and Poppa Like slow burning.
“At first, when we started the series, we thought it would happen before.” But I think something really beautiful is that they become friends first and that they really grow when it comes to themselves and admiration, ”said Atkins, 53 years. “Also, they are able to see behind the curtain, are a little more afraid and a little more caution about the jump forward.”
Atkins pointed out that Ivy and Poppa They started to develop “Awareness” of their connection and added, “He gains awareness of:” Well, what do I get? It looks good, but what does the inspection report say when you buy a house? “This is wisdom and I think it leads to a much more satisfactory enjoyment when it really happens. It won’t jump or rush. ”
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According to Building a fictional relationship Over time, Atkins has the hope of feeling earned.
“These characters have gained this closeness.” We saw them growing each other. We have seen them getting on the nerves of the other, ”she said Our. “I like the pace we continue to.” If it takes, I don’t know. I certainly think it will be moments this season when you will take root to make it happen. ”
Poppa’s houseThe premiere in October 2024 is governed by the legendary interview by the radio host Popp (Wayans), who has his opinion attacked at work when the new woman is hired. Meanwhile, Poppa still finds himself at home with an adult’s parent (Damon Wayans Jr.), who is trying to fulfill his passion and at the same time balance the responsibility associated with being a father and a husband.
Sitcom is a family affair for Wayans, 64, and Wayans Jr., 42 years, to which other loved ones joined behind the scenes. Atkins said Our that Work with the Wayans family was a big bonus when she signed up to join Poppa’s house.
“The truth is, it will always be immediate yes if I hear” Wayans. “This is my sixth project with this family, at the moment I met everyone and worked with most of them,” she noted. “I really wanted to work with Damon Wayans Jr. (after a dance fiber) and I always wanted to work with Damon Wayan, so that’s really all I needed to know. “It was immediate yes.”
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Before Poppa’s houseAtkins played Marlon Wayans“A former wife on her short -term sitcom and Shawn Wayans“Girlfriend Dance flick.
“I just.” must be Kim (Wayans)love And then I have a Trifect. I will be a love interest of all of them, ”she joked. “But at the moment I feel like an honorary family member.” To some extent, it’s a bit of incest, but not in reality. ”
She continued: “I love them so much and I like working with them. It is always such a pleasant, professional and entertaining experience. I’d like to release it as a medicine. Do you go through something difficult? Work with the Wayans family, you will feel better. You will feel much better. It will bring some recovery to your soul. ”
Atkins was incredibly proud of the work had been done Poppa’s house To life – including her theft of her scene.
“At the beginning of the show she is the author of the bestseller, wrote all these self -help books and has a successful podcast before meeting Poppa.” (A) There was a part I played in a pilot for which I was so grateful. Both (creators) Kevin (Hench) And Damon was very open for me to write something as I thought Ivy would say, ”she recalled. “So I definitely improved the complexity of her articulation of certain things.” It was what I thought he would just learn, and more analysts. Whenever you work on the character, there are so many aspects with which you are in cooperation from make -up for hair to the closet. ”
In addition to an almost four -year career as an actress, Atkins also directed. Atkins indicated Our that she may not have ruled out Episode from Poppa’s house in the future.
“Hope is yes and the answer is yes.” I’d like that, ”she shared. “As an actor, I found out that some of the best directors I’ve ever worked with were actors.” I just think to have kim, Phil Lewis, Kim Fields, Alfonso Ribeiro às directors (was different). Working with people who know what it is, what I do is an abbreviation and there is a heart rhythm from which it works. … The script is a skeleton and the actor puts his body on him. Having a director who understands that this process really does, makes great narrators and the best narration. ”
Poppa’s house It broadcasts on CBS Monday at 20:30 et. New episodes flow the next day to Paramount+.
