Image Credit: Liane Hentscher/FoxIt looks like Olivia’s going to be stuck “over there” for a decent chunk of time when Fringe returns this fall. I say this because the search is on for an actress to play her alterna-verse mom for a four-episode arc. The deets…
Olivia’s Mother: Described as lovely and together, Mama D. loves her daughter very much and is even more devoted since she lost her other daughter in childbirth. Seeking a Caucasian actress in her 50s or 60s.
Armchair Casting Director’s Suggestion: Rene Russo.
Got casting tips of your own? Deposit them in the comments!
They’re going to use the mother to mess up with Olivia.
I think they’ll use the mother in the alt-verse to free Olivia.
Possible endgame for the show, when it ends, Olivia, Rachel, and “Mother” living together in one universe or the other? Probably going to come up this season.
Hmmm… hadn’t thought of that. I was thinking mom was good, and I was thinking… Helen Slater, Lynda Carter…
Blythe Danner
Perfect!
Seriously perfect!
I was going to suggest her myself so you’ve certainly got my vote.
Ditto!
Was going to suggest her as well.
Thumbs up to the Blythe Danner casting idea!!
Yes, yes, yes.
i was going to say go with an unknown, but Blythe Danner would be great
Jamie Lee Curtis! She’s built more like Olivia, & moves the same way.
She is already going to be on Chuck next season playing his mother.
I didn’t see that as being confirmed. I thought that was just a suggestion by Ausielo.
Matt Rusch confirmed it on TV Cuide
Rene Russo is great. I would love to see Christine Lahti play Olivia’s mom.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren!!!!
Ann Margaret
what about Glenn Close? Would love to see her in FRINGE
Oh yes, that would be awesome!
Deidre Hall from Days of Our Lives
I love you for that suggestion.
Yes! Deidre Hall would be great!
Deidre Hall certainly would be able to handle the weirdness on Fringe; once you’ve been possessed by the devil, not much fazes you.
Totally agree! Deidre Hall would be awesome in this role! She’s done everything else to perfection!
Deidre would be a great choice!
Deidre Hall would be perfect!
Deidre Hall would be a fabulous choice!! She’s fantastic!
Deidre would be fabulous in this role! Perfect suggestion!!!
This is a wonderful idea. Deidre would be perfect for the role of the mother!
Fab idea! She would bring enough wackiness to the role to fit right in!
I would so tune in if Deidre Hall came to Fringe!!! Great idea!
Is Rene Russo even in her 50′s? I could get behind that casting. I also could see Lena Olin or Blythe Danner in this role. Can’t wait to see who they cast!
Yes! Lena Olin would be great! Jamie Lee Curtis wouldn’t be a bad idea either… but I’m kinda used to seeing her in funny roles =)
Lena Olin is fantastic. I believe she could play anything so I could totally get behind her in this
how about MADONNA or Cyndi lauper?
then they can make another musical episode.
Tyne Daly
Rene Russo would be perfect. She doesn’t get nearly as much work as she should.
Definitely Blythe Danner.
Agree. Rene Russo would be perfect for the part.
And @Mells, she’s already 56.
Someone from Mistresses, just like Orla Brady and Anna Torv.
Sela Ward, Joan Allen, or Jane Seymour
I like the Joan Allen idea.
Deidre Hall would be great!
agree, Deidre Hall would be awesome.