The actor died following a battle with cancer in early June.
In a new podcast episode, the late Erich Anderson reflects on his time onFelicity.
Anderson played Dr. Edward Porter, the father ofKeri Russells titular protagonist on nine episodes throughout the series.
Erich Anderson and Keri Russell on ‘Felicity’.Everett
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On the podcast, Anderson said that he auditioned forFelicityduring a low point in his career.
Having to get dressed and go to an audition just seemed like a lot of work, he said.
And a couple years went by, and I was like, I really dont have any money.
Erich Anderson, Eve Gordon, and Keri Russell on ‘Felicity’.Everett
I got the pilot script.
The actor explained that he was somewhat nervous for the audition, but later found out that showrunnersJ.J.
And of course, I already probably had it.
Anderson also revealed why he was uniquely qualified to play the medical side of his character.
I was premed, I took the MCAT, he said.
I was not called to do that.
To Anderson, Russell was among the most talented performers hed ever shared the screen with.
And to me, Ive explained it, shes myMeryl Streep.
I never rose to the level of any of the people that I aspired to, he said.
Youre just there to give that to them: to the writers, to everyone else.
Youre the end user of this material for that purpose.
And once I defined that for myself…
I suddenly was like, Oh, oh yeah, I get it now.
Im comfortable with where Im at.
In an introduction recorded after Anderson died, Litman paid homage to the late actor.
His warmth and his love for the show radiated throughout this conversation.
He was such an important figure onFelicity, and hell be sorely missed, she said.
Were sending all of our best wishes to his family and friends.
Listen to the fullDear Felicityepisode with Grunberg, Litman, and Anderson above.
