Susan Lucci stars in the upcomingJonah Hilldark comedy Outcome.
The movie features a star-studded cast, including Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, David Spade, Laverne Cox, Matt Bomer, and Days of Our Lives starCary Christopher.
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Despite Lucci’s excitement over working with the likes of Hill and Reeves, the beloved soap star didn't immediately jump at the chance to be in the movie. In fact, Hill had to convince her to take on the role for a very good reason.
Lucci opened up about what happened during her recent appearance on the Soapy podcast. The actress shared her story with hosts Greg Rikaart and her formerAll My Childrenco-star Rebecca Budig.
“I was told I was receiving this script from Jonah Hill, for his movie, and it’s for Apple+. My name was watermarked. It was an offer. I read this script, and it’s not a big part, but it’s a pretty sizable scene and very powerful. I remember thinking, ‘This is really something, and this is challenging,” she told the hosts.
However, the role would require Lucci to revisit a deeply emotional time for her, so she thought it wouldn’t be the best thing for her to take on. While she didn’t go into details, it’s been a rough couple of years for the soap icon.
In 2022, Lucci’s husband of 52 years, Helmut Huber, died. That same year, she had a heart procedure done that was necessary following her 2018 heart attack.
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When she was leaning toward not taking the role, Lucci got a call from Hill that changed everything.
“He really did have me in mind for this part. He was so lovely and wonderful to talk to. I could tell he was really invested in this. By the time we finished talking, I said I would continue this in the morning. When I hung up, I had this enormous, cathartic gratitude that this came my way, and that I was going to accept that challenge, and I was going to do the best I could,” Lucci shared.
The soap star remains grateful for Hill convincing her to join his film. Lucci had the best time and raved about working with Reeves.
A release date for Outcome has not been revealed as of this writing.
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