Brie Larson shares why she was drawn to ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

Actor Brie Larson opens up about starring in the Apple TV+ series “Lessons in Chemistry,” the parallels between herself and her character, and why it was important for her to take on the role of executive producer.
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[@Mednay]

Lessons in chemistry stole my heart, it also broke my heart and built it up again many times ❤ Brie is amazing as Elizabeth Zott, her portrayal of the character is just so spot on! Love the show and the book 🥰🥰

[@plasmicity]

As an organic chemist, seeing her draw a C-C bond on a ribose molecule made me really happy.

[@lesm2291]

It's an excellent show, and Brie is so perfect for the role.

[@happynerd0440]

Brie was perfect for the role…The whole cast! The series Is phenomenal! I hope there is season 2! ❤

[@ViralVids592]

Another golden globe for Brie🎉❤

[@nafiyy77]

and the Emmy goes tooo.......

[@sahilshah7692]

No doubt, Brie Larson is one of the best and most talented actresses. I don't care what people why people criticize her she has done a brilliant job as Captain Marvel and Lessons in Chemistry. Biggest fan of her. ❤❤.

[@krisjackson6567]

Omg. I read this book this year and thought it was great. Just came across this and now one of my favorite actresses is in it? Nice!

[@typicalnerd4065]

She so cool, i recently found out about the hate she's been getting all those years and NOW i love her more than ever. She's funny, smart and very uniquely spoken. Love her

[@littlesame]

Can’t agree more, it’s easy to hate by reading baseless headlines vs get to know the artists through work, interviews and actions in life she’s amazing

[@serraangel7465]

Brie is great in The Marvels.

[@typicalnerd4065]

@@serraangel7465 Yeah,agree. The moment where she tries to reach to Monica and she couldn't, her face, the emotions in the eyes, the emptiness inside her was depicted to us by the outside space where she's alone, floating in nothingness. That scene made me tear up a lil. Also i was watching Lessons of Chemistry with my mom, and Brie is PHENOMENAL in it. She's definitely getting an Emmy nomination

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Yay. Brie is like a unicorn. She isn't for everyone. Brie also produced "Lessons in Chemistry" which is amazing. She has success despite all the hate and her laugh is infectious. 💞🤗

[@rtaylor802]

@@serraangel7465 so great she doesnt dare talk about it

[@serraangel7465]

Brie is great in The Marvels with two great super women.

[@Orin.]

Love Brie! She's just an amazing actress and a beautiful soul and not to mention she always look so good.

[@nafiyy77]

I love Brie.. she is amazing actress !

[@vburgan]

I loved the book and was anxiously awaiting the release of this series. Every week, I rewatch the previous episodes while I impatiently await the new episode (which comes out on Thursday evenings even though it officially says that Fridays are the release date). I love getting to see so many moments between Elizabeth Zott and Calvin Evans that we don’t get in the book. Brie Larson is excellent at Elizabeth Zott. Both she and Lewis Pullman as Calvin Evans do a great job of embodying the awkward, super intelligent characters that others find standoffish and even rude upon initial meeting to the warm, caring, and loving characters that they are to the few people who get to know them well. Alice Halsey is perfectly cast as Madeline “Mad” Zott, the precocious daughter of Elizabeth and Calvin. She’s delightful in her scenes with Elizabeth and with Rev. Wakeland. Perhaps the most exciting change from the book has been the expansion of the role of Harriet Sloan and her family with their own story line of trying to save the neighborhood from being razed to build a freeway, which takes place in an era of increasing racial tensions of the 60s.

[@dianamadison53]

Released at midnight UK/Europe time, so about 5 hours earlier here in US.

[@Esther-32013]

Yep, favorite thing I'm watching at the moment, actually for awhile. Just all around great show!

[@munkduane]

I love this show so SO much!!

[@user-vw2if2ik2w]

I love Brie Larson❤❤❤

[@mysterroniouscherry326]

I am not a fan of Brie Larson, but I really love this show. Brie did really well playing out Elizabeth Zott, despite they both have opposite personalities. I enjoyed watching her character, and I wish we can have more of Miss Zott, she is an amazing individual.

[@dinguskhan733]

i love Brie so much, she is a role model for all trans ppl out there and i hope she continues to forge ahead

[@user-vw2if2ik2w]

Brie Larson 非常漂亮，非常迷人❤❤❤，我的女神

[@ISBuckley8]

Brie has gotten a lot of hate over the years, but I think she can be very charming and likable. She's very pretty here

[@NR1991b]

Higher Further Faster ❤

[@annestoriesph]

The series was so well-portrayed, kudos!

[@joelmoses565]

You are Awesome Brie! ❤👏

[@susanphillips944]

Such a wonderful series made great by the acting by all the characters. Wow what a crew!!!! What a story!!!!

[@parisabahmani8296]

I just love the lessons in chemistry it was so emotional and the best series that I've ever watched I watched it 3 tims

[@pedros8889]

First time I’ve seen her smile

[@evangolding5520]

lol Hoda... "It's on Apple Tv+ where all the good stuff is" .. Sure NBC and Peacock would be thrilled to hear that.

[@kckazcoll1]

I enjoyed the series and this interview was interesting. I wish they would block out the people looking in though, it's distracting

[@renatenha]

Loved this show ❤

[@alanhill7965]

A great show top quality cast and production

[@sovereignprime4683]

Terrific interview skills. ❤

[@sovereignprime4683]

emoji from my smart touch bar...

[@wp9847]

Great show!

[@BlackAdder-nv2qy]

I love jessica Briel.

[@jennyco7709]

seems like such a doll!

[@alessaxn]

People outside the building are funny. Moments of fame 😂😂

[@katehache]

After watching the entire series, I am convinced whoever made it into a tv show didn’t actually read the book. Insane character and plot changes. It would be great to see this turned into a series that actually follows the book. It was a great book, and it’s hard to not be super critical of the show after enjoying the book so much.

[@dimaztri19]

So pretty 😘

[@A92_]

Thank you for showing my waifu great time.

[@hurricane567]

Larson spends 4 minutes not talking about Marvels

[@user-hi1ke5gp6n]

История о необычных отношениях между девочкой с особым даром и сбежавшим из тюрьмы мужчиной, который защищает её от желающих воспользоваться её силой. Минимум год еще без вас

[@Thaliep73]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@IslamicRageBoy]

She sounds a bit like j lo

[@user-yg1zp8uk4d]

Oh or,ga nic chem 😢😢😢

[@stevecasey2820]

The Critical Drinker just rolls his eyes

[@themydnighthour]

Great acting, insufferable writing.

[@davidmathewson1088]

Boycott Brie Larson, Rachel Zegler, Amber Heard (The Three Woke-a-teers).

[@gigabit9823]

Are men allowed to watch this show? She forbid them to watch Captain Marvel. It's a pass for me, anyway.

[@vburgan]

It’s your loss. It’s an excellent show regardless of the viewer’s gender.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Your loss. Brie didn't forbid anything. Read more than just the headlines.

[@jaxr2958]

Yes they are, no half-man incels though, so off you go.

[@catalandustin51]

​@vburgan yes its amazing, should check her out in her Oscar winning movie called Room

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

@@catalandustin51 And in the indie drama "Short Term 12" as well.

[@fishdude9102]

Forgot to ask her how it feels to have such an ENORMOUS flop on your resume.

[@ninopapalia1461]

Cant belive she's 34 she looks about 40 😂

[@rde91969]

It is like The Marvels never existed

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

So obnoxious