During the investigation into the death of her boss, White House Chief Usher A.B.
It was in the script.
It was intentional, she said in the video, which you might watch below.
Susan Kelechi Watson in ‘The Residence’Netflix
But it was something that I feel like fans will hear and pick up on.
and played the character for the four episodes that were completedbefore production was shut downby the 2023 writers strike.
The seriespays tribute to himwith a card at the end of the finale.
(it’s possible for you to watch the video below.)
It was such a huge moment finding out we were going to work together.
Ultimately, a decision was madeto recast the role, and Watson had to reshoot her A.B.
In the last episode, it felt almost like a eulogy to Andre when Uzo speaks about A.B.
Wynter, Watson said.
I remember that day, it was so special to hear it out loud.
Davies confirmed to Deadline that he wrote that speech after Braughers death.
It had meaning to me that way, he said.
Looking back, this show, weve been through a lot, Watson said ofThe Residence.
Theres a lot of joy and a lot of laughter and a lot of fun.
