Abigail Cowen: Every Year After, Joining the YA World & Secrets Behind Her Fan-Favorite Roles

This week, Tommy is joined by the brilliant Abigail Cowen for her first-ever in-person podcast interview, where she reflects on the roles that have defined her career and the personal growth that has come with them. Abigail opens up about memorable projects like Redeeming Love, Fate: The Winx Saga, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and her early appearance on Stranger Thing. She also reveals a surprising secret about her time on Sabrina, reflects on booking Stranger Things, and discusses the responsibility that comes with leading beloved young adult stories and honoring passionate fanbases.

The conversation also dives into Abigail’s latest project, Every Year After, where she explores the complexities of playing Delilah and the emotional journey of portraying a character searching for redemption and self-acceptance. She shares her favorite scenes from the series, the challenges of filming some of its most emotional moments, and how music helped shape the story’s nostalgic atmosphere. Plus, Abigail discusses working with a cast of peers, the growing popularity of the YA genre, joining the YA world among shows like Heated Rivalry and Off Campus, and what she hopes to explore if the story continues.

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