The Untold Truth Of Carrie Coon

While Carrie Coon has established herself within just a few years as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors, she's also keenly aware of where she fits within Hollywood's hierarchy of stardom. Speaking with Variety, Coon confirmed that she still found herself battling for roles and is often cast only after other actors have turned the part down. "Ten actresses have to retire before I even make the list," she explained. 

She stated that's she's enjoyed parts in great on-screen projects. However, she pointed to her roles in movies "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "The Nest," noting, "A lot of people have to turn those down before they come to me." That's why, she added, being the first actor approached for a role, which hasn't already been rejected by others, has sometimes lured her in. "It's very flattering to be thought of first, and it makes me inclined to say yes," she explained.

As she told IndieWire, that was largely behind her casting in "The Sinner." She shared, "Somebody had somebody in mind and that didn't work out, and some other people had me in mind, and it did."