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Olivia Munn Returns to Acting in Apple TV Drama Following Breast Cancer Recovery

She credits the show's script for reigniting her passion after considering stepping away to focus on family.

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Overview

  • She planned to step away from acting after son Malcolm’s birth in 2021 and a breast cancer diagnosis in 2023.
  • Munn says the 'Your Friends & Neighbors' script energized her and convinced her to accept the role of Sam.
  • She filmed the Apple TV series while recovering from surgery and undergoing cancer treatment.
  • John Mulaney says he was “blown away” by her energy and transformation into Sam opposite Jon Hamm’s character.
  • The couple welcomed daughter Méi via surrogate in September 2024 after treatment complicated Munn’s ability to carry a pregnancy.