The Story of How Cristin Milioti Landed the Role of “The Mother” in HIMYM Will Make You Think She Was Meant to Play That Role All Along
- Cristin Milioti began with small roles in shows and theatres.
- Her cameo in 30 Rock and breakout role in Once led to her getting the signature role of the Mother in How I Met Your Mother.
- Her current performance in The Penguin is also being widely appreciated.
Kids, here’s the story of how the makers of How I Met Your Mother found The Perfect Mother in Cristin Milioti.
The sitcom is considered one of the most enduring and entertaining shows of all time with unique blends of comedy, drama, and most importantly, romance. Milioti joined the cast of How I Met Your Mother in the ninth and final season when the story had to come to a close.
While many fans complained about the abrupt introduction and subsequent sad climax, others understood what the makers intended with the ending.
Origins of Critin Milioti’s Claim to Fame
It all began with Cristin Milioti landing a small role in Tina Fey’s 30 Rock. The show was at the height of its success when many prominent actors guest starred on the show. Apart from Milioti, the makers could have had anyone on the series. Nevertheless, it was fate that enabled Milioti to land the role that eventually opened the doors of opportunity.
The actress played a spoof of female comics on an episode that was widely praised and recognized. Soon, the phone started ringing off the hook for Milioti to audition for more high-profile projects and eventually make a name for herself. 30 Rock led to her starring in Once, a Broadway show that garnered various awards for the actress.
Combined, her talents on the show and theatre urged Craig Thomas and Carter Bays to consider Milioti for the role of the charming Mother. Talking about shooting the big reveal where we saw her buy a ticket to Farhampton, Milioti shared,
I had ignorance on my side. So I didn’t know what it meant. I realized this was a huge thing. I would’ve been throwing up in my mouth, for sure.
The actress claimed she never saw How I Met Your Mother before shooting the revelation episode. Between two seasons, Milioti binged the show and realized what she had stumbled upon. But she played it to her benefit and did well without the jitters of nervousness.
Cristin Milioti in The Penguin
The actress has often claimed that it was her dream to play a Batman villain. So when she learned about the development of The Penguin, she was eager to audition and land the role. Her dark and gritty portrayal of Sofia Falcone has amassed mass approval and recognition. Fans are in fact rallying for her character to come face to face with the Catwoman in the upcoming The Batman sequel.
With a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Penguin is giving stiff competition to the Marvel series that are also doing exceptionally well. The show is said to break records and position DC back in the dark, murky waters of greatness.
The Penguin is streaming on Max.
