THE INSIDER: CASEY WILSON
Live from New York, it's our new favorite comedian.
Casey Wilson gave you a reason to stay home on Saturday night when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live last year. Now, with her big-screen writing debut for the film Bride Wars, will she actually get you to laugh at the a pair of bridezillas? NYLON investigates.
How did you end up working on Bride Wars?
It’s kind of based off of my friendship with [Bride Wars co-writer] June Raphael, who I’ve been friends with for six or seven years. We first met at NYU at clown class, and then we did a two-woman show at Upright Citizens Brigade. The exec [of Bride Wars] approached us and asked if we wanted to write a movie. She said it’s about female friendships and female leads, which is exactly what we want.
Do you feel like there aren’t enough roles out there for funny women?
I think there are certainly enough comedians—Kate Hudson is a great example, she’s hilarious! She’s adorable and fun and can do what she’s been doing, but [in Bride Wars] you see her tackle a fully comedic role, in the spirit of her mom. She said it’s not that she doesn’t want to do [movies like Bride Wars], it’s just that the roles are not out there. That’s my tiny crusade, to create roles for women.
What’s your response to someone who says that women aren’t funny?
My response is to laugh, because it’s so misguided. Trying to defend it is just silly. SNL is a good example of the opposite—it’s the best. Look at all the women who have come out of SNL over the years. Being inside of it, I think the reason so many women have come out of there is because of the support from other ladies on the show.
When you first joined SNL last year, were you hazed by either the cast members or the audience?
Oh yeah, I definitely felt it from fans. They were like, “Watch your step, lady. You’re not there yet.” They’re used to their regular players. The cast didn’t haze me, but I guess I haven’t met any of them, they don’t actually speak to me [laughs]. No, they’re great. If anything, they’re more open to me.
Who are some of your favorite comedians right now?
I think there’s a bunch of girls from Upright Citizens Brigade who are amazing, like Jessica St. Clair and Ronna and Bev, these two Jewish mothers.
Do you prefer impersonating someone or creating a character?
Impersonating people is really fun, because all of the work is already done for you. I’m not the best mimic in the world, but I’ve been doing it since I was kid. With creating your own character, there’s no right or wrong. I’ll usually base it off someone I met.
Who, then, is your favorite person to impersonate?
I love to do Jennifer Aniston. I just love her voice, and it comes from being such a huge fan of hers. I used to be so obsessed with her and realized I could do her voice. It’s a tribute, I hope she sees it as that…
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
How did you end up working on Bride Wars?
It’s kind of based off of my friendship with [Bride Wars co-writer] June Raphael, who I’ve been friends with for six or seven years. We first met at NYU at clown class, and then we did a two-woman show at Upright Citizens Brigade. The exec [of Bride Wars] approached us and asked if we wanted to write a movie. She said it’s about female friendships and female leads, which is exactly what we want.
Do you feel like there aren’t enough roles out there for funny women?
I think there are certainly enough comedians—Kate Hudson is a great example, she’s hilarious! She’s adorable and fun and can do what she’s been doing, but [in Bride Wars] you see her tackle a fully comedic role, in the spirit of her mom. She said it’s not that she doesn’t want to do [movies like Bride Wars], it’s just that the roles are not out there. That’s my tiny crusade, to create roles for women.
What’s your response to someone who says that women aren’t funny?
My response is to laugh, because it’s so misguided. Trying to defend it is just silly. SNL is a good example of the opposite—it’s the best. Look at all the women who have come out of SNL over the years. Being inside of it, I think the reason so many women have come out of there is because of the support from other ladies on the show.
When you first joined SNL last year, were you hazed by either the cast members or the audience?
Oh yeah, I definitely felt it from fans. They were like, “Watch your step, lady. You’re not there yet.” They’re used to their regular players. The cast didn’t haze me, but I guess I haven’t met any of them, they don’t actually speak to me [laughs]. No, they’re great. If anything, they’re more open to me.
Who are some of your favorite comedians right now?
I think there’s a bunch of girls from Upright Citizens Brigade who are amazing, like Jessica St. Clair and Ronna and Bev, these two Jewish mothers.
Do you prefer impersonating someone or creating a character?
Impersonating people is really fun, because all of the work is already done for you. I’m not the best mimic in the world, but I’ve been doing it since I was kid. With creating your own character, there’s no right or wrong. I’ll usually base it off someone I met.
Who, then, is your favorite person to impersonate?
I love to do Jennifer Aniston. I just love her voice, and it comes from being such a huge fan of hers. I used to be so obsessed with her and realized I could do her voice. It’s a tribute, I hope she sees it as that…
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
This story was published on January 7, 2009.
CONTENT RATING:
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Kristin
01/08/2009
I'm starting to warm up to her, but she's no Kristen Wiig!
cee
01/08/2009
you know, I wasn't really that into her but she seems pretty cool and smart in the interview. I'll give her a chance...
jenn*fer
01/08/2009
You know, I haven't really seen her on the new SNL even though she joined last year??? But frankly speaking nothing can compared to the Old School SNL. I don't like the new writer much and the new actors are only ok.
Aring
01/09/2009
interesting...i praise Tina and Amy and itll be hard trying to get use to Casey. Shes not that bad but still....some wounds are too deep...
laura
01/09/2009
She's not very good. I've read better books and besides......................
Old SCHOOL SNL RULES!
Anon
01/12/2009
SNL is actually funny again! She's a great addition to the cast.
ANNA
01/21/2009
old school snl does rule.
the 70s man.
gilda radner, john belushi.
the whole cast.
THOSE are funny people.
Roadrunner
02/16/2009
Casey is a rising star , filling for Tina and Amy is not easy at all but she is getting better and better ,just few weekends and Casey Rose Wilson is going to be an SNL necessity and maybe anew Tina fey!
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