Dan Levy's New Star: Taylor Ortega in Big Mistakes

0:00It's April 9th. From Hollywood to your headphones, this is Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI, Ankori with the story. Dan Levy has that gut instinct for casting gold, just like when you pick Annie Murphy for Shits Creek. Now for his new Netflix series Big Mistakes, he's tapped Taylor Ortega to play Morgan, his on-screen sister. Levy knew right away she was the one, after seeing her shine and shows like ghosts, flatch, and a standout bit in succession. Ortega's real life mirrors Morgan's story, close enough to feel personal. The 36-year-old grew up in a New Jersey small town, much like the show's setting, and spent a decade grinding in New York City as a teacher, and comedian before heading back east. Her dynamic with her own mom, even echoed the character's tense homecoming vibe. Fans are buzzing because Morgan's a messy, grouchy type with real heart. She's forced back home, teaching local kids, stuck with her goofy fiance Max. And yeah, she impulsively steals a necklace that drags her into crime-world chaos.

1:04Levy says, if they nail it, viewers will connect deep with her rough edges. Ortega's path got a boost from bumping into co-creator Rachel Senet, back in Brooklyn's comedy bars, long before they teamed up with Levy from Mayan. Idol days, her fast-talking wit and emotional flips fit the script perfectly, pulling off last one second and tear the next. Levy calls her performance gymnastic, a star ready for the big spotlight, and Ortega's just rolling with it, learning the game alongside friends. No. Blueprint needed. Big mistakes drop soon, promising high jinks and heart you won't forget.