Apple’s comedy seriesPalm Royalewill reunite Carol Burnett with legendary comedian and her formerTheCarol Burnett ShowandMama’s Familyco-star, Vicki Lawrence, who has been cast in an undisclosed role. The two met onThe Carol Burnette Showmore than half a century ago and have since enjoyed a long friendship. Burnett, who plays Norma, one of the main characters in the period drama, recently spoke up about wanting Lawrence to be on the show, and asked the showrunner if they could find a role that the actor could sink her teeth into.
While promotingLopez v Lopez, Lawrence toldScreen Rant’s Zak Wojnar that Burnett lived up to her words and managed to bring her over toPalm Royale.The star teased thatshe “will be on season two,” and she has “shot a few scenes.“Though none of them was with Burnett so far, she revealed thatshe will have scenes with her legendary partner.Check out what she said below:
Vicki Lawrence:She did a big interview saying she wanted Vicki to come and work with her on Palm Royale, and so I will be on season two.
Screen Rant:Whoo! That is fantastic. I can’t wait to watch that reunion.
Lawrence:Yeah, me too!
Screen Rant:Have you shot it yet?
Lawrence:I’ve shot a few scenes, but I have not shot with Carol yet. But they said that I will.
What This Means For Palm Royale
Lawrence’s Character Might Have Something To Do With Norma
Palm Royaleseason 1 finaleconcludes with a massive revelation about Norma, who is actually Agnes, who assumed her boarding school roommate’s identityafter murdering the real Norma. This twist of events brings a lot of burning questions that season 2 needs to address. Back in the day, Lawrence was cast to play Burnett’s little sister partially due to her resemblance to the star.
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With Norma’s past being blown open,Lawrence’s role might likely be someone close to Agnes.Her casting suggests thePalm Royalecould dive into Agnes' past and even who she really is. The period drama is set in the 1960s. Adding Lawrence toPalm Royale’s star-studded castis no doubt wonderful news and her addition also sparks nostalgia and excitement, sincePalm Royalewould again tap into the two’s undeniable chemistry and comedic dynamics.Lawrence’s casting also adds another layer to Burnett’s role.
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Season 2 Sounds Intriguing
Norma is an impostor inPalm Royale. Not only has her dark secret been revealed, season 2 will see her cross paths with Lawrence’s character. Lawrence got her start as an actor onThe Carol Burnett Show. She has frequently spoken about Burnett being a huge inspiration and a mentor in her acting career. Fans will have to wait for the show’s return to discover what her casting on the show means, but hopefully,Palm Royalewill take advantage of their history, natural resemblance, and comedic charm.
