FirstGlance Interviews Dana Lyn Baron and Tally McCormack on the Red Carpet
- Dana Lyn Baron
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
FirstGlance Interviews the Stars of Betty & Mary at 25th FirstGlance Film Festival Los Angeles
On the red carpet at the 25th FirstGlance Los Angeles Film Festival, Dana Lyn Baron and Tally McCormack talk about Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare and what drives the film.
Finding Resilience and Humor in the Narrative
Baron explains that the film puts Betty and Mary in a small bathroom during a low-stakes audition where unexpected pain and rivalry become connection. She describes Betty as angry and frustrated yet full of life, using the story to reflect resilience in the face of adversity. Baron calls the film her love letter to women’s resilience and her statement against the idea that women “age out” of relevance. She speaks about valuing wisdom and honoring life experience beyond cultural myths of lack.
“I want to see women like me and like Tally … complicated and funny and bruised and still standing.”
When asked what they want the film to achieve, Baron talks about the joy of sharing the work and seeing how different audiences respond, comparing interpretation to art like the Mona Lisa. She also talks about continuing the trilogy, with work on the next installments already in motion and a planned spring 2026 start for the second film. McCormack echoes this excitement, expressing her eagerness to see how audiences react and how the journey unfolds.
The FirstGlance Interview shows the creative intentions behind Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare and the collaborative spirit between Baron and McCormack. Their reflections on resilience, aging, and connection give depth to the film’s humor and emotional honesty. As the trilogy continues to grow, this latest conversation highlights why Betty & Mary resonates with both creators and audiences alike.
Full Interview:
FirstGlance Film Festivals. (2026, January 1). Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare – 25th FirstGlance Los Angeles red carpet interview [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/XvuTjc6C_Mwary
