Backstage With: Joy Sunday Breaks Down Her Experience on ‘DTF St. Louis’

Joy Sunday discusses her role as detective Jodie Plumb on HBO’s “DTF St. Louis.” She explains how she prepared for the role after being cast just weeks before filming, including repeatedly reading the scripts and creating a mind map to track the series’ nonlinear story and Jodie’s emotional journey. Sunday also talks about building a rapport with Richard Jenkins, finding Jodie’s unconventional style, balancing the show’s dark and comedic tone, and her favorite and most challenging scenes. Plus, she shares advice on showing up and empowering yourself and other actors.