Too Much Star Admits She’d Never Seen Happy Valley Before Filming Surprise Scene!

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Actress Megan Stalter, known for her numerous roles, recently disclosed an interesting tidbit – before shooting a touching tribute scene for a montage in the Netflix romantic comedy, she hadn’t watched Happy Valley earlier.

In a fresh narrative penned by Lena Dunham, the originator of “Girls”, we follow the journey of Jessica (Stalter). Being an ardent lover of British culture amidst her American identity, she decides to relocate to the United Kingdom after a heartbreaking breakup, embracing a new professional challenge.

In no time, I find myself crossing paths with Felix, a charismatic British musician, whose presence leaves an indelible mark upon me. However, our budding relationship encounters numerous challenges along the way.

In the initial scene of the premiere, Stalter’s persona is portrayed in a series of clips that acknowledges some of the most notable British films and TV series from the past few years, noticeably echoing the style of Sally Wainwright’s Happy Valley.

In an unconventional yet bold move, we find Jessica, clad in a reflective police uniform, breaching the doors of a rundown and deserted location. The narrative paints a picture of a determined police sergeant who channels her past hardships to tackle gruesome cases, a character that is unfamiliar to Stalter.

I’ve caught glimpses of it from the clips they showed me, but I haven’t had the chance to watch an entire season yet.

Indeed, it appears neither Stalter nor series creator Dunham focused too much on achieving an exact replica. Instead, the Ohio-born actor delivered a somewhat shaky Yorkshire accent during that particular scene.

Mentioning the humorous situation, Sharpe, a fellow actor from Too Much, playfully commented that Stalter provided extensive guidance on accents for that specific scene, which caused Stalter to struggle not to laugh out loud.

Indeed, I worked with a speech tutor for that part and attended police academy for the scene, yet I couldn’t manage to catch up on the entire show.

Before moving to the UK, I was deeply fond of British culture. I’ve always been captivated by British TV shows and had a regular intake of BBC programs. As a child living in the U.S., I used to enjoy watching those box sets regularly.

However, I am truly passionate about obscure elements of British pop culture. To the point where I could provide a detailed account of Katie Price’s Mucky Mansion for an entire 50 days. In fact, there are things I know about it that even some of my British friends find surprising.

Dunham stated, “If not for the intricate details about the woman from Atomic Kitten’s love life occupying a significant portion of my brain, I believe I could fluently speak five other languages.

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2025-07-10 22:04