Molly Ringwald Expresses Desire to Play Against Type in Future Ryan Murphy Role

Molly Ringwald, the renowned actress associated with the Brat Pack era of the 1980s, recently made an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. During the interview, she discussed her collaboration with iconic creator Ryan Murphy, reaffirming her desire to play against type in future projects.

Ringwald, well-known for her roles in films such as The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink, has also made a mark on the small screen with shows like Riverdale and The Bear. She most recently worked with Ryan Murphy on Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, and their partnership continues in Murphy’s new FX series, Feud: Capote vs the Swans. In the show, Ringwald portrays Joanne Carson, the second wife of Hollywood legend Johnny Carson, who hosted The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992.

Although Ringwald has consistently portrayed kind characters in her collaborations with Murphy, she expressed her desire to take on a challenging role and play a “psycho b—“. During the Late Night interview, she mentioned her admiration for Murphy and his perception of her as a nice person, but also stated that it would be exciting to play against type.

When it comes to her films, Ringwald also shared her experience of showing them to her children. Her daughter, who is now 20 years old, first watched The Breakfast Club at the age of 10, which Ringwald considered too young. However, her daughter’s friends had already seen the movie, and Ringwald was pleasantly surprised when her daughter enjoyed it. Recently, she also screened the film for her 14-year-old twins, Adele and Roman, and was pleased to see them engaged in the story without reaching for their phones.

Discussing the timelessness of her ’80s films, Ringwald and Meyers acknowledged that some aspects may not have aged ideally but emphasized the importance of these movies in addressing experiences that teenagers still resonate with today. Bullying, feeling out of place, and the struggle to fit in are still prevalent and relatable topics. The Breakfast Club, in particular, conveyed the powerful message that despite differences, everyone ultimately shares similar emotions and challenges.