During a recent episode of Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, actress Linda Cardellini shared an amusing story about an embarrassing Japanese soap commercial she had once been a part of. The conversation began with O’Brien mentioning Cardellini’s distinctive voice and asking her about her voiceover work. Cardellini explained that early on in her career, she had taken on various odd jobs, including modeling for a Japanese soap commercial.
In this particular commercial, Cardellini had to apply the soap on her skin in a shower-like setting. However, it wasn’t just a modeling gig; it also involved voiceover work. The director, who was Japanese, asked Cardellini to make a noise as if the soap felt cold at first but then felt really good. Nervous and inexperienced, Cardellini was the first to go and had all eyes on her. She took a deep breath, put the soap on her skin, and let out a noise that she thought was appropriate. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite what the director had in mind, and the scene had to be cut.
Despite the awkwardness of the situation, Cardellini can now look back on it with a sense of humor. She joked about the commercial being for a Japanese soap that gives you diarrhea, emphasizing that it wasn’t as sexy as it may sound. O’Brien expressed his interest in watching the commercial, to which Cardellini jokingly thanked him.
Switching gears, the conversation then turned towards discussing Cardellini’s role in the popular series “Bloodline.” O’Brien emphasized how her character enjoys having a good time, indulging in drinks and exploring her desires. Cardellini mentioned that her parents, though proper and nice people, support her career and watch everything she does. When it comes to “Bloodline,” Cardellini’s father always asks if there are any nude scenes, showing his amusing concern. Cardellini reassures him that there isn’t, but her father jokingly advises her to tell the director to fade out once kissing scenes begin. He even suggests the classic technique of panning out to a blowing curtain to give the illusion of continued action.
Overall, Linda Cardellini‘s appearance on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show was filled with laughter and entertaining anecdotes about her career. From her embarrassing Japanese soap commercial to her father’s funny reactions to her roles, Cardellini showcased her lighthearted personality, adding a memorable touch to the conversation.
