Shailene Woodley Credits Laura Dern for Joining 'Big Little Lies'

A pivotal call from Laura Dern convinced Shailene Woodley to accept a career-changing role in the HBO series.

Shailene Woodley was initially hesitant to join 'Big Little Lies' due to exhaustion with Hollywood, despite her interest in working with director Jean-Marc Vallée.
While traveling in India, Woodley received a persuasive call from Laura Dern, who encouraged her to embrace storytelling and not miss the opportunity.
Woodley's decision to join the series marked a significant turning point in her career, earning her critical acclaim and award nominations.
The cast of 'Big Little Lies,' including Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, remains hopeful about a potential third season, though no script has been seen yet.
Woodley and her co-stars maintain a close friendship, frequently checking in about the status of the show's future.