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‘Laid’ Co-Stars Stephanie Hsu And Zosia Mamet Unpack Ruby And AJ’s ‘Love Story Of Chosen Family’
DeadlineStory by Dessi Gomez
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Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet spill juicy behind-the-scenes details on their 'Laid' co-star roles and the heartwarming 'chosen family' love story on Peacock.
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- Co-stars Hsu and Mamet reveal their characters Ruby and AJ were initially supposed to have a 'toxic' dynamic, but the writers rewrote their storyline to focus on a healthier, more uplifting 'love story of chosen family'
- According to Mamet, the show's creator John Early was inspired by his own experience navigating New York's queer community and wanted to portray 'the beauty and the struggle' of building a supportive network when biological families fail
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Stephanie Hsu, Zosia Mamet, John Early, Peacock, 'Laid'