Sherry Cola Says She’s the ‘Most Free Version’ of Herself Because of Developing ‘Good Trouble’

With five seasons of playing Alice in “Good Trouble” under her belt, Sheri Cola says she’s the “most free version” of herself thanks to her growth on the show.

“Now that we’re on season five, I’ve learned so much as an actor, I’ve learned so much as an activist, I’ve learned so much being gay, and immigrant, and Chinese American, and female, Describing the show as a “creative playground,” Kola told TheWrap. “I’m the freest version of myself today because I’ve had the honor of evolving through ‘Good Trouble.'” It’s not lost on me. .. I can’t believe that this show has changed my life in more ways than one.

Cola, who stars in Lionsgate’s upcoming “Joy Ride” alongside Ashley Park and Stephanie Hsu, also praised the Freeform drama, pointing to Alice and Sumi’s queer Asian experience or Gail’s co-parent situation, which It preaches that it tackles inclusive storylines.

Cola said, “It’s a dream … to be a working actress and be on a show that really prioritizes authentic storytelling, and puts people in front of the camera who haven’t been given opportunities before. “

Season 5 begins as Alice sets her sights on her next gig: conquering Hollywood one writer’s room at a time. As she applies herself to work in hopes of climbing the industry ladder, Alice worries that she has neglected her responsibilities as manager of The Coterie when she receives a sticky note complaint from one of her roommates. Millie, leading to a spiral that leads Cola to “call” Alice’s relaxed worry face.

“She’s always worried about something that’s so real,” Kola said. “I do it in my life, I fixate, I may just like to overreact, or obsess over something, when in reality, it’s a much more deep issue I’m refusing to address.” “

Instead of feeling genuinely concerned by the sticky note, Alice faces despair as she is reminded that “making it in Hollywood doesn’t happen overnight,” a lesson Cola knows all too well. Kola said, “She wants to flourish in what she does and … she is reminded that she must pay her dues.” “Alice is so new, she’s so clueless to this universe that she’s realizing, ‘Oh, she’s got to go up the ladder slowly.'”

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Alice’s frustration at her new job increases as her colleagues, Alan Blumenfeld, Garrett M. Three older white men, played by Brown and Joel Brooks, cause the ultimate hassle for Alice as she dodges their frequent snack breaks and distractions.

With Alice being completely out of her comfort zone in a new job and as she interacts with men with whom she has almost nothing in common, and who similarly does not understand her lived experiences, Alice The unlikely friends learn from each other about social consciousness with men while they teach her not to sweat the small stuff.

“The lesson here is that we just need to keep the conversation going,” Kola said. “This show is really good at recognizing differences, acknowledging that people come from different walks of life, but [also] having the patience and understanding to listen to each other because sometimes people really don’t know better because of lack of representation, lack of access [or[ lack of exposure.”

Cola, herself, has seen the progress and connection that can come from these conversations as she added that she has had similar dialogue with her mother involving topics like her queerness or the social unrest that marked 2020.

“2020 was the first time she ever voted — she’s been a citizen since I was in seventh grade, she just never thought her voice mattered and she wasn’t aware of all the issues that require her input,” Cola said. “When it comes to generational gaps, and cultural gaps, a conversation can go a long way.”

This willingness to engage in these conversations is a direct result of Alice’s growth, according to Cola, who notes that Alice is learning to speak up for herself.

“Alice has gone through a lot — every character has in their own individual fight,” Cola said. “I think Alice has learned to speak up for herself, although gradually [and] slowly. I don’t think she’s as candid as she might be right now, but that’s the journey, isn’t it? It’s not overnight.

‘Good Trouble’ is streaming on Hulu.

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