Amy Huberman has opened up about the disappointment she felt after being unexpectedly dropped from a U.S. show.
The talented actress was originally cast in comedy series Animal Practise but was suddenly dropped once the series was commissioned.
Although the role would have meant moving to L.A. for filming, the Dublin native admits that she was bitterly disappointed when told she would not be starring in the show.
“It was weird because I didn’t realise how that’s more of a factor sometimes in American television, that you could just get replaced. I was like, ‘Oh, that’s weird’.” she told told Jarlath Ragan on his Irish Man Abroad podcast.
However, this rejection taught the mum-of-two one of her biggest life lessons.
“I had never experienced it and I was disappointed. There were certain things that just didn’t fit. When I look back on it, it taught me so much.” she said.
“It changed the way I look at auditioning over there. I do it more to suit myself. Sometimes the disappointments take you by surprise.”
The 37-year-old has now developed a thicker skin and has learnt to move on quickly if she’s not cast for a particular role.
“This week I got really close to something I wanted and I actually surprised myself with my level of disappointment,” she said.
“I allow myself to feel it but then you have to get over it. Moving on gets easier because you have to. It’s a currency of the game. No one wants to listen to somebody wallowing.
“I think it’s really important to be honest about the reality of it. I’ve had so many close calls.”
