Brendan O'Carroll Interview: A Madea Homecoming
As the world plunges further into darkness, audiences everywhere could use a little more laughter. That's exactly what A Madea Homecoming intends to bring to the table when it arrives on Netflix February 24. Though creator Tyler Perry appeared to bid farewell to the iconic matriarch after the theatrical release of 2019's A Madea Family Funeral, he thankfully revived her just in time through the magic of streaming.
Reunions are always at the center of any Madea story, but this time there are two families reuniting instead of just one. Madea's great-grandson Tim (Brandon Black, Dear White People) graduates, thus bringing the ever-growing number of uncles and aunts together. Since his best friend Davi (Isha Blaaker, The Flight Attendant) comes along for the ride, another mighty matriarch makes her way across the sea to congratulate him: Agnes Brown, of the long-running BBC series Mrs. Brown's Boys. Brown is played by none other than Brendan O'Carroll, the Irish actor who became a UK sensation by originating the role.
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O'Carroll spoke to Screen Rant about how Agnes Brown fits into Madea's world, how much he enjoyed matching wits with Perry, and what his plans are for his Mrs. Brown next.
You are used to being the force of nature everyone must contend with as Agnes Brown, but now Agnes must contend with Madea. What is that meeting of minds like?
Brendan O'Carroll: Well, it really was a coming together of two storms. Madea very much is the powerhouse of her community, as is Agnes.
Initially, I thought, «I don't know if this will work.» But once we started talking, even off screen as Tyler and Brendan, there was a chemistry there that was undeniable. You kind
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