Maura Tierney Interview 2023: From ER to The Iron Claw

During our Collider Ladies Night interview, Maura Tierney emphasized that the role of Doris in The Iron Claw “was not an easy role,” which is plain to see in the finished product for a multitude of reasons. Not only is the new A24 film based on a staggeringly tragic true story, but, as a supporting actor in the movie, Tierney is also in a position where she must justify a number of a significant choices her character makes within a high-pressure family dynamic with minimal screen time. She does just that in the movie, delivering a performance that’s brimming with effective subtlety and subtext. The Iron Claw is inspired by the true story of the Von Erich family. They’re Texas professional wrestling royalty with their sights set on rising even higher in the sport, a goal that’s dashed by a string of deeply gut-wrenching personal tragedies. With The Iron Claw now playing in theaters nationwide, Tierney took the time to join me for a Collider Ladies Night interview to revisit her journey from early unforgettable credits including NewsRadio and ER to joining the cast of one of A24’s most anticipated releases of the year. #a24 #interview #actor 00:00 Dicey Questions 03:04 Introduction 03:19 Earliest Influences 04:20 Finding Confidence 05:28 Experimental Theater 06:54 ER 10:22 Getting an Emmy Nomination 12:33 Stage Fright 13:55 Dominic West & Holt McCallany 15:51 Why Sign on for The Iron Claw? 16:35 Working with Sean Durkin 17:45 Doris’ Greatest Strength & Weakness 19:01 Why Doris Doesn’t Step In 21:51 Working with Zac Efron & Stanley Simons 22:45 What She’s Most Proud of in Iron Claw 24:25 The Twister Sequel 25:55 She Came to Me BREAKING NEWS, REVIEWS & MORE: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL