Available on Disney+, Pam & Tommy returns to the famous sex tape that caused a scandal in the 1990s. A double-edged role that Lily James almost refused. Explanations.
Pam & Tommy, Lily James and Sebastian Stan portray Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee respectively. The series returns to the scandal of their sex tape in a company of rehabilitation of pamela anderson.
But Lily James had a real moment of hesitation before playing the Baywatch icon, as she explains to variety. His preparation for the role was worthy of a real boot camp. It was intense, and despite all the preparation work, she almost left everything.
I really wanted to pull myself out of this a week before [le tournage]
She elaborates on her feelings at the time:I can not do it. I can not do it. It was just too scary. But I think it’s a good starting point to work from because it allows you to grow and improve.“
We must recognize the incredible investment of Lily James for this role. In addition to physical preparation, the actress spent four hours a day – from different wigs to multiple prostheses – transforming into Pamela Anderson.