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Cliffhangers and a “World I Hadn’t Lived In”: Why Billy Crystal Made Rare TV Move to Star in ‘Before’

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Hilary Lewis
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Veteran actor Billy Crystal makes a rare TV move to star in the Apple TV+ drama 'Before,' exploring a pediatric psychiatrist's personal and professional challenges.
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  • Actress Rosie Perez, who plays a foster mother in the show, brought her own personal experiences to the role, wanting to ensure it was portrayed accurately and sensitively.
  • Judith Light, who plays Crystal's late wife in the series, had extensive discussions with the actor and showrunner to understand the dynamics of their characters' relationship before the events of the show.
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Billy Crystal, Judith Light, Rosie Perez, Apple TV+, 'Before'
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