<p>Betsy Brandt has shown her funny, witty and serious side onscreen. She’s also known for her love for theatre and for playing a strong character on some of the most popular television shows. <br /><br /></p>.<p>She also starred in the blockbuster feature ‘Magic Mike’ and independent features like ‘Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life’ and ‘Shelf Life’, adding more feathers to her cap. <br /> <br />Back on air is ‘Breaking Bad’ on AXN where she plays the confident character of Marie Schrader. In a tete-a-tete with Anila Kurian, Betsy talks about her interesting memories from the series and more. <br /><br />How has the show changed you?<br />It’s been a great experience! After the show, I had to go to the Empire State Building with my family and we were blown away to know the number of people who recognised me. I would have been just as happy if only 10 people knew me, but it was overwhelming to see the whole world recognise my work. <br /><br />Did you expect an audience in India too? <br />Actually, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew the show was doing well in other countries, so I figured it would do just as well in India too. But the reaction wasn’t certain. It’s the ultimate storyline that one was able to relate to that made a difference.<br /><br />What’s the best <br />compliment you’ve <br />received so far? <br />Hearing that it’s the best show on television. It’s the work of the entire team, from the writers and producers to the actors, that made it happen. <br /><br />Are you anything like the character Marie Schrader from the show? <br />Not too much, actually. There are things that I have borrowed from others for Marie but she’s much further from myself. However, I love her and miss her. She was not an easy person. However, I am like her in ways where I don’t like giving up or letting others give up. It’s like I tell my husband — once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader!<br /><br />Your favourite moment from the set...<br />One of the initial episodes from Season One was the intervention scene. It’s when the character Skylark wanted everyone to convince Walter to try chemotherapy. Shooting for that scene was a watershed moment as it gave an insight into what the show was going to be like. It took a big chunk of the day and that scene defined each character for the rest of the seasons. That was one of my favourite moments. <br /><br />Marie wore purple a lot. Is that your favourite colour too? <br />Every character was given a colour and I thought purple would be the one for Marie. So the team made sure that every single item she used was just purple. They went a little overboard too. But I hardly have anything purple in real life, except for in my daughter’s room. <br /><br />Will you be visiting India anytime soon? <br />Not anytime soon as I am working a lot. But if I do get a project based in India, I would love to come.</p>
<p>Betsy Brandt has shown her funny, witty and serious side onscreen. She’s also known for her love for theatre and for playing a strong character on some of the most popular television shows. <br /><br /></p>.<p>She also starred in the blockbuster feature ‘Magic Mike’ and independent features like ‘Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life’ and ‘Shelf Life’, adding more feathers to her cap. <br /> <br />Back on air is ‘Breaking Bad’ on AXN where she plays the confident character of Marie Schrader. In a tete-a-tete with Anila Kurian, Betsy talks about her interesting memories from the series and more. <br /><br />How has the show changed you?<br />It’s been a great experience! After the show, I had to go to the Empire State Building with my family and we were blown away to know the number of people who recognised me. I would have been just as happy if only 10 people knew me, but it was overwhelming to see the whole world recognise my work. <br /><br />Did you expect an audience in India too? <br />Actually, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew the show was doing well in other countries, so I figured it would do just as well in India too. But the reaction wasn’t certain. It’s the ultimate storyline that one was able to relate to that made a difference.<br /><br />What’s the best <br />compliment you’ve <br />received so far? <br />Hearing that it’s the best show on television. It’s the work of the entire team, from the writers and producers to the actors, that made it happen. <br /><br />Are you anything like the character Marie Schrader from the show? <br />Not too much, actually. There are things that I have borrowed from others for Marie but she’s much further from myself. However, I love her and miss her. She was not an easy person. However, I am like her in ways where I don’t like giving up or letting others give up. It’s like I tell my husband — once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader!<br /><br />Your favourite moment from the set...<br />One of the initial episodes from Season One was the intervention scene. It’s when the character Skylark wanted everyone to convince Walter to try chemotherapy. Shooting for that scene was a watershed moment as it gave an insight into what the show was going to be like. It took a big chunk of the day and that scene defined each character for the rest of the seasons. That was one of my favourite moments. <br /><br />Marie wore purple a lot. Is that your favourite colour too? <br />Every character was given a colour and I thought purple would be the one for Marie. So the team made sure that every single item she used was just purple. They went a little overboard too. But I hardly have anything purple in real life, except for in my daughter’s room. <br /><br />Will you be visiting India anytime soon? <br />Not anytime soon as I am working a lot. But if I do get a project based in India, I would love to come.</p>