Dead to Me: Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini Interview

Dead to Me: Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini Interview
With the new Liz Feldman series Dead to Me now streaming on Netflix, I recently sat down with Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini to talk about their addictive dark comedy. If you haven’t seen the trailer, the show follows two women, Jen (Applegate) and Judy (Cardellini), who become unlikely friends after meeting in a grief support group. As Jen starts to become closer to Judy, though, it becomes apparent that her new friend is not who she seems. Dead to Me also stars James Marsden, Ed Asner, and Brandon Scott.
During the interview, Applegate and Cardellini talked about why they think the show is a "traumedy", their first meeting and if they were nervous the night before, if they were pitched on a long term plan for the series, why they both want to work with cool and fun people, and more. In addition, they revealed what TV show they’d love to guest star on, their first movie or TV show crush, and that Cardellini has been on The Price is Right and Family Feud.
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[@katelynna.2337]

They act the same off the show as on the show 😂 Love these two together!

[@glenysannewood342]

But without the murder lol

[@jankova0013]

@@glenysannewood342 as far as we know lol

[@gemini31011]

Who put them together did awesome. Like an arrange marriage.

[@hkearpgirl]

liz feldman? the lesbian fairy gaymother?

[@Wiz83]

Linda has the cutest voice.

[@zpushy633sora]

She does

[@lisa32092]

She does and she’s so adorable 😍

[@unromanoarecareanaveragero8275]

Her voice is mesmerising. Sounds so close to Velma’s voice.

[@sparklypink09]

it is 4 am i just watched the whole season in one sitting

[@turkishwhiteout]

alex lo I wanna

[@lghnnny9957]

I binged it also

[@pinklollipop911]

Omg same! It's literally 4:06 am I finished the whole season the day before, now I'm here 😌👌🏽

[@100tghost7]

same

[@DonnaBrooks]

I watched all of S1 back-to-back also, but I started way earlier in the day than you did so I didn't stay up at all. LOL But I didn't want to stop watching & I'm sure I would have watched all of S2 in the same marathon as well. This show is truly addictive. I'm not a usually a binge watcher.

[@chewiejr]

This show is super fun, addictive and something refreshing, can't wait for season 2

[@reginaoke2360]

Alex Dom just finished season 2 I can’t wait for season 3

[@ksaber537]

Regina Oke Same! Such a great show

[@Tianna9k]

Just finished season2 took me 2 days to finish season 1-2 I can’t wait for season 3!!

[@isaiahcarbone]

@@reginaoke2360 it’s coming out so soon I’m SO EXCITED

[@reginaoke2360]

@@isaiahcarbone I can’t wait 😊

[@joesmith6524]

The chemisty between them on the show is remarkable!

[@isabella-hm7ol]

love how they literally just talk to each other and completely ignore the interviewer lmao

[@Lubna-tb8dq]

Just finished season two in an hour and now I need season three 😭. This show is so good

[@carahynes71]

Season 2 In 1 hour ? Every episode is 30 mins but ok...

[@artbycolemariee]

Lol me too, literally just finished (I’m late!) but here I am looking up more videos because I’m sad it’s ended. Waiting for season 3!

[@Idkanymorelol.]

every episode was like 30-40 minutes long you buggin

[@Lubna-tb8dq]

Oh man I didn't realise my typo. I meant an hour ago after binging the whole day T_T

[@JJ-94]

This show is every genre wrapped in one.such a great show

[@AsianSituation]

They’re literally the duo I never thought I needed.

[@One-Headlight]

Love the show. Christina and Linda combo with Tramedy is refreshing and new. I hope season 2 comes out. Also, both these actress age so well for being in their 40s.

[@hkearpgirl]

liz feldman did such a great job writing this show! it's so intriguing to watch

[@cloweeist]

BACK here after binge watching season 2. Ohh the wait for season 3.

[@GayMuses]

3:23 THE HAND HOLDING IM WEAK

[@lisa32092]

i noticed that too

[@destra.k7548]

ikr *PaNic* lmao

[@laurie1741]

did you see 6:00? the way she plays with lindas rings!!!

[@kyra5637]

SAME I CANT JSJDJS

[@DrRish-wx3wf]

Christina Applegate so talented and beautiful.

[@pinklollipop911]

Exactly 😌👌🏽

[@pushpanjali9039]

i binged everything in like a day, such a great show

[@pinklollipop911]

Same! 😌👌🏽

[@EricZ1982]

Two of my 90s Crushes when i was a teen.

[@frankdoalburquerque2588]

I love Christina’s sense of humor!

[@atlantauncut]

OMG this show is so funny. I haven't laughed like this in a long time. Cristina can deliver some dry sarcastic one-liners that make laugh so hard. I'm hooked.

[@BabeRock1]

Two of the best actors i ever seen.

[@JohnnyC10071959]

If that show does not get some awards it is a crime. It is so good. Well created and so well acted.

[@utsav891]

Both of them are a delight to watch

[@TATUbetti]

(sorry for my english) I can't stop thinking about this show. Like the way they did it it's almost like too good to be true. It's not all about the obvious thing, it's very good show like everything i could ask for a tv show specially for me. I love it. I can see hard work on it and it is amazing, thank you. I can't wait for next seasons.

[@hgoodin1013]

Your English is perfectly fine. If you hadn't pointed it out, no one would even look twice. Good comment!

[@markv.3659]

They have such good chemistry

[@RustySpoons6490]

Just hardcore binged the full 10 episodes straight today. I couldn’t stop. I rarely find shows I can do this with...👍

[@cancel21]

I love this show so much. It’s one of the things that’s given me comfort this pandemic. Hope Netflix gives them more than 3 seasons.

[@CharlotteElizabeth92]

Just finished it. There had better bloody be a season 2! They can't leave us hanging like this...

[@jeremykwan8794]

Cant wait to watch this. Loved Linda on freaks and greeks and loved Christina on married with children.

[@ludmilah6976]

THE WAY THEY WERE HOLDING HANDS

[@butterflylondres1412]

i finished season 1 in 2 days lol its that good , I can't wait for season 2 ...

[@jillvenus6197]

I watched all ten episodes in one day could not stop brilliant

[@jamieannmorgan2825]

These 2 are so great together. Thank you so much for this.

[@monicabourque4296]

Great series!! These two definitely have that on screen chemistry. Good job casting crew

[@marcellef8302]

Dead To Me is such a fantastic show, with an amazing cast 👏👏 I have just (re)binge-watched it on Netflix and I'm ready for season 3 😁 I am very sad to hear about Christina's MS diagnosis 🥺 Sending hugs & prayers 🙏🧸🧡

[@2034916]

The show is so much fun and the acting just couldn’t be better.

[@MariaHelena-rv5cv]

Both are so beautiful and talented actresses. Loved them and this show. Can't wait for season 3

[@eileenlloyd4362]

They’re holding hands cuteness overload

[@sra.3818]

Just love love love the show. So many interesting layers in storytelling and characters. Wonderful cast. Well done! Hope there will be a season 2.

[@emmiesage1173]

I would love to read Linda’s fanfiction so much!

[@rosalieclark7578]

Yes just finished all of it want more!

[@wgsrhehwferh]

5:29 I LOVE HOW SHE EXPLAINED AS IF SHE'LL SULK AFTERWARDS

[@user-kk9yt8ge5w]

Only the OG's will get it...VELMA!!

[@trishtiandailey577]

I was so taken aback when I saw that she was Velma, my God she's grown.

[@onegroovyproduction]

Great show - great actors. Can't wait for the next season.

[@tracycartwright978]

Fabulous show, watched it all the way through, it was funny, sad, serious all in one, really like both actresses.

[@nunyabusinessbitch2595]

I love love love this show, ready for season 2. These 2 are the best combination.

[@lofeelofee7938]

Both are great in Dead to Me. In this interview, I have a weakness for Linda; she comes accross as more natural look and attitude-wise.

[@timholohan5387]

Absolutely Loved this show and fell in love with both these amazing women! I didn't think anything could match In Treatment, Dexter, The Shield and Breaking bad but this show did! Oh yeah I forgot 'You' too!

[@skygrace2746]

SUCH AN AMAZING SHOW- dark hilarity💜💜💜

[@nicolasmrn]

I finished the second season, so I'm here, I'm waiting the last season so much!

[@mwater3210]

They are so funny! I love them together!

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Ahhhhh, yes. With the great Steve Weintraub interviewing. Excellent, excellent.

[@judo1313]

4:44 Omg Linda knows about fan fiction that’s hilarious! I guess it makes sense that she would coming from the Avengers movies

[@coydeni1689]

it makes me anxious how they talk over each other omg

[@wordswordswords.5422]

Applegate is so funny and talented. She seems more into the friendship than Linda. Both are gorgeous and sexy and have great chemistry. Just some thoughts. Makes me want to have a friendship like that.

[@michaellavin6417]

"She seems more into the friendship than Linda." I detected that, too! Applegate's authentic excitement comes through the inflection of her voice and body language. When she describes their first meeting, she looks at Linda intently, a look not seemingly reciprocated by Linda. She states "I knew who she was; she knew who I was," adding that extended beyond an actor level relationship. I love Linda comprehensively. She remains down-to-earth, seems family-oriented, carries an unmatched vivacity, and possesses such beauty. Christina, however, who in her own right possesses the same, values this friendship more, at least from outward appearances.

[@KAMZA.]

SEASON 3!!! PLEASE

[@abidaqossemi6137]

i loved the show can't wait for season 2

[@imaledzepfan]

I love you Christina.. I love you Linda

[@darkside91]

I’m quite intrigued. I also must admit that I’m a bit jealous of that couch, to have both Sylvia Rosen {MAD Men} + Kelly Bundy on it.

[@michaelnixjr.familymembers9188]

I love Christina Applegate in Dead To Me.

[@pegbutwin7189]

It seems like a lifetime ago that I was enjoying Linda on ER!

[@eylulay1840]

Is it just me or Christina is just so attractive woman? I couldn't stop looking at her

[@beyzanur1889]

Her ikisi de öyle ama Linda Cardellini apayrı bambaşka bir yeri var bende

[@sifugurusensei]

Such a fine chemistry between the two. If it weren't for them, the show wouldn't be anything. The writing is just ok on the show.

[@jackiecurry6095]

Dead to me and ozark is the best two shows on Netflix hands down.

[@carlycoppi4769]

Uhhh I cannot wait for season 3!!!!

[@petepete2284]

Great Work both of you .

[@dawnfletcher3892]

Some chemistry here

[@rakelyribeiro8277]

They are sooooooo good.

[@joesmith6524]

you can see the italian in linda cardellini! yes beautiful and applegate wow beautiful!

[@alisharoberts1839]

They are literally their characters in real life! 🤣

[@Chloe-hw7yv]

Them holding hands 🥹

[@warriorsofcamelotlotro3347]

Looking forward to seeing this series!

[@lghnnny9957]

Great show

[@DonnaBrooks]

OMG, I don't like to shower, either! And I prefer to shower at night & sleep in clean sheets when I do. I go as long as I can stand it between showers. I just wash off the smelly parts & go out with dirty hair. I can't believe Christina Applegate just said that. Surely there are other people like us who just don't want to admit it. I think they discovered it about themselves during these COVID-19 lockdowns!

[@melisamariebesa3762]

Imiss them!! Huhu😢

[@christianatchason5264]

Applegate is absolutely correct. Filner needed to Stop Groping and Promptly put up Stop Signs.. Saint Diego!!

[@williama.roesler1019]

This series/show whatever, just call it--------- "FANTASTIC"

[@Carriehammer718]

obsessed

[@johnvastola7748]

Good actors and very pretty.

[@wonder3336]

Kind of becoming obsessed by Christiana omg 😳

[@peters10456170]

I been watching "married with children" reruns for a few months and i got to say.... Kelly bundy who? I love me some Christina

[@JamS-tf5rk]

I will always be in love with Linda, ever since scoops doo I’ve been taken

[@rayds9948]

LINDA IS SOOOO BEAUTIFUL, I'M LOVE

[@__kaahlypso22]

Linda 😍😍😍

[@Chakotay2222]

Wasnt linda on mad men?

[@zpushy633sora]

When I saw Linda Cardellini in The Live Action Scooby Doo Films as Velma (2002-2004) Grandma's Boy, and this Sitcom I always thought she was Hot when I was Younger and I think she's Smoking Hot to this Day

[@LittleLiarEricaxxPLLcrazed]

Same dude same. Velma was my very 1st Celeb crush. I was 7.

[@zpushy633sora]

@@LittleLiarEricaxxPLLcrazed I fell in love with Linda (Velma) when I saw the 1st 2 Live Action Scooby Doo Films she became my Favorite out of all of the Live Action Characters who played the Cartoon Characters

[@LittleLiarEricaxxPLLcrazed]

@zpushy633 Sora Yeah, that's awesome. Linda is a very talented actress and incredibly hot as well! I'm literally 20 years younger than her. Is it weird that I would smash? lol.

[@zpushy633sora]

@@LittleLiarEricaxxPLLcrazed you're Absolutely right

[@andreabetancourth8490]

Since min 6:54 so hilarious

[@shelleyrightmyer6421]

I love you so much

[@lesliegjolixlauviolinistas3518]

The interviewer is too serious; semi-boring. Extremely neutral.

[@assbrass]

06:54 HAHAHAHA

[@semihalf2642]

Anchorman was no giggling experience? :'(

[@hernar2]

Their outfits are clashing with each other

[@adoseofreality8301]

How old is Christina?

[@tokyostormwarning]

She turned 51 few days ago

[@katelyn3612]

Christina is so me.

[@beautifulsmall]

I suggested my sister watch it, i said it has wives , she said she wasnt a wife she was a widow, , oh well yes, its about a widow. I watch it because both the charachters just feel like they are trying to be good.

[@glenysannewood342]

Beat quote goes to miss applegate. I don't like cleanliness lol

[@aixaa1_]

1:30

[@aixaa1_]

3:33

[@aixaa1_]

6:04

[@manichairdo6346]

It was superb. The continual f word got quite meaningless and boring...as if the writer had no other words available.

[@olivermcerlean8386]

No, we don't all want more. What is this obsession with milking a good series which is just fine as it is? Story told. End of.

[@jpowers55]

I agree. What can they do in season two?

[@caitlinwindle6537]

I don’t think it would milk it there’s only 1 season not 12 - develop their characters relationship and see where they go from here with 2 murders on their hands?

[@DXu22]

@@caitlinwindle6537 You spoiler

[@mickeye6428]

@@jpowers55 I think they lost the thread half way through the first season. The whole thing turned into a farce once they had to vilify the dead husband to try to make the psychopath that murdered him more likable.

[@caitlinwindle6537]

dtxu I’m so sorry 😂 I thought everyone would watch this video after seeing it - it’s still worth the watch 100%

[@lanewhittington]

Love the show, but, Christina Applegate got, frankly, extremely annoying after a few episodes... Too much profanity in the writing. It seems desperate.

[@yvonneerrend8217]

Wish they didn't say the F bomb every other word, but the show was great. Please lose The F bomb if you continue this show.