“All My Children” Interview: Susan Lucci Talks – New Movie “Joy” – Working With Robert De Niro – Catfight with Donna Mills

“All My Children” alum Susan Lucci [ex-Erica Kane] has a cameo appearance as Danica in the just-released movie “Joy.” The iconic soap opera actress sat down recently to talk about the role, working with Robert De Niro and more.

“Joy” not only stars Academy Award winner De Niro, but fellow Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence. In a recent exclusive interview with Soap Opera Digest Susan revealed how she was cast in the role of Danica.

When asked what it was like to work with director David O. Russell, La Lucci described the experience as thrilling. It all started with a phone call in November 2014. Russell was traveling to New York and rang Susan up asking for a meeting. Susan Lucci revealed to Soap Opera Digest that everything was very hush-hush and “completely not spoken about.”

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Susan recounted how she went to the director’s hotel room and spent a couple of hours talking. Then David asked Susan if she would meet someone, picked up the phone and before the “Devious Maids” star knew it, Jennifer Lawrence was in the room.

Lucci discussed a scene in “Joy” where her character is involved in a catfight with Donna Mills’ character. Susan revealed that David O. Russell is a brilliant director and everything was very much in the moment and on the spot. There really wasn’t any time to think about the catfight, let alone overthink it.

What was it like working opposite Robert De Niro? Susan divulged that she actually had butterflies in her stomach when she met the iconic actor. Those butterflies lasted for days and months! But De Niro, and Lawrence, put all the other actors at ease. It was an absolute pleasure to work with both of them.

Related: Laura Wright And Maurice Benard Star In ‘Joy’ Movie With Jennifer Lawrence

“Joy” is playing now – check listings for a location and show time near you. There is already buzz that Jennifer Lawrence may receive an Oscar nomination for her performance. Other soap favorites in “Joy” include Laura Wright [Carly Corinthos, “General Hospital], Maurice Bernard [Sonny Corinthos, “General Hospital”] and John Enos [ex-Bobby Marsino, “The Young and the Restless”].

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