"One of the reasons that this is so fascinating and was so fascinating to me is because it starts out as one thing and sort of ends up as something else in a way."

We’re joined on the Starline by a Tony, Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner. You’ve seen her in Mobland, Ozark and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Now starring in “The Artist” on The Network. We welcome Janet McTeer.

Good Morning Janet, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “This is not a tale of murder. This is a story of rebirth.” “The Artist” has a cast of stars. Mandy Patinkin, Ever Anderson, Hank Azaria, Katherine McPhee, Patti LuPone, Clark Gregg among others. How was portraying a character in this scorched earth Gilded Age murder mystery interesting for you?

Streaming networks have taking the lead on stories that normal networks have ignored. Why is stories like this fascinating to tell?

Janet McTeer from “The Artist” joins us Beyond the Mic for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.

1. Life would be sad if you couldn’t see plays. Which Broadway play is your favorite now?

2. Do you know where in your house your Tony Award is right now?

3. Favorite theater to perform a play of all time?

4. Best place to see the leaves in Maine?

5. Which character you have portrayed is your favorite?

6. Who would you have loved to share the screen or stage for one scene but haven’t yet?

7. YES, NO or Maybe: Are you any good at playing pool?

8. Favorite thing to grow in your garden?

You cherish your life, work and privacy. Why was this work important to promote?

You have portrayed such powerful characters like Kat McAllister, Marian Henry, Nora Helmer and soon Minerva McGonagall. How do these characters fuel you?

She loves growing Cosmos, her Tony is in the top shelf of her kitchen and she wants you to watch “The Artist” on The Network Janet McTeer, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.