Interview: Mary McDonnell on Trying Horror with ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’

Mary McDonnell is a two-time Oscar nominee who, in the three decades since, has managed to become a TV staple, leading the beloved Battlestar Galactica reboot opposite Edward James Olmos and taking over team leader duties from The Closer’s Kyra Sedgwick on its successful spinoff Major Crimes. For her most recent TV project, she ventured into a new genre, horror, with Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher.

Awards Buzz spoke with McDonnell about what it felt like to film this show and working with the rest of the ensemble. Watch the video above to hear about her enthusiasm for interacting with fans and other reflections on her career.

Mary McDonnell is eligible for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at this year’s Emmy Awards. The Fall of the House of Usher is available to stream on Netflix.