Allison Janney THROWS Script Across Room After Reading ‘The Diplomat 2’ Ending!

Allison Janney reveals why she threw The Diplomat script across the room after reading the finale – watch above to hear her surprising story!

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00:00Alyson Jenny had a surprising reaction when she read the script of The Diplomat season 2 finale.

00:05During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live,

00:08she shared that she threw the script across the room after reading it.

00:12It was like, what the f**k? Because it was such an explosive,

00:17such an incredible ending, Jenny said.

00:19She added that the moment still gives her chills when she thinks about it.

00:23In The Diplomat, Alyson Jenny plays Vice President Grace Penn,

00:30a key character in the series' intense season finale.

00:33The show follows U.S. Ambassador Kate Wyler and her husband Hal Wyler

00:38as they try to prevent a global crisis.

00:41Jenny's addition to the cast brought new excitement to the series,

00:44with her character playing a crucial role in the storyline.

00:48When talking about her character, Jenny mentioned that she based

00:53Grace Penn on Hillary Clinton because of her political experience and strong personality.

00:59I love Hillary, but she doesn't come off as a very warm and fuzzy person, Jenny explained.

01:05I kind of thought that would be good for Grace Penn.

01:08Her portrayal of Penn shows the challenges of being under public scrutiny,

01:12a theme that was woven into the script by showrunner Deborah Kan.

01:18Alyson Jenny's role in The Diplomat continues to draw attention and fans are excited for the

01:24next season of this critically acclaimed series after the shocking events of season 2,

01:29which premiered on Netflix on October 31, 2024.