Brianne Howey Was the Final Audition for 'Ginny & Georgia', Her Unexpected Tip Might Surprise You

Published 06/05/2025, 12:08 AM EDT

When Georgia Miller struts into a room, chaos and charm follow, thanks entirely to Brianne Howey's masterclass performance in Ginny & Georgia. Whether it is her Southern twang slicing through tension or that iconic scene where she fakes baking while plotting something wildly illegal, Howey makes Georgia the delicious mess audiences root for. From wielding a smile as a weapon to dancing with a wolfish grin at Mayor Paul's campaign party, she is magnetic. It is hard to believe it all began with one bold tip.

According to Brianne Howey, it was a single unexpected piece of advice that helped her secure the role, one she trusts instinctively now.

The unexpected edge Brianne Howey used to become Georgia

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“I highly recommend being the final person,” Brianne Howey revealed, offering her unusual but effective tip for landing a role. Speaking on Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, Howey recounted how she was the very last person to audition for Georgia in Ginny & Georgia. According to Howey, “I think sometimes people just know what they do not want,” which gave her a unique advantage when casting directors were still unsure of their ideal Georgia.

Brianne Howey also disclosed that Antonia Gentry had already been selected as Ginny, which helped complete the casting puzzle. She admitted, “Yeah, I think it was in my favour in a way that I kind of snuck in at the end.” The timing, paired with her performance, appears to have sealed her fate as Georgia Miller, equal parts chaos and charm, with a touch of good audition luck.

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What began as Brianne Howey's stroke of luck became Ginny & Georgia's, with the actress now hailed as the show’s lucky charm.

Why is Brianne Howey Ginny & Georgia's lucky charm?

Brianne Howey’s portrayal of Georgia Miller in Ginny & Georgia is a masterclass in balancing charm, chaos, and borderline felonies. Whether orchestrating a book club or disposing of a threat with a smoothie in hand, she makes it all look effortless. The moment Georgia discovers Ginny's self-harm and breaks down mid-denial is a heart-wrenching pivot into raw motherhood. Naturally, the show has become a top-tier teen obsession, filed neatly between therapy memes and Taylor Swift lyrics.

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The scene where Georgia confronts her abusive ex-husband Gil, who pulls a gun on her, is a chilling showcase of Brianne Howey’s brilliance. She channels panic, protectiveness, and sheer maternal courage as she shields young Austin until he grabs the gun and fires. Her reaction is seared into viewers’ minds: fierce, broken, and breathtaking. It is moments like this that prove why Howey is more than just the star; she is the show’s lucky charm, anchoring its heart with every performance.

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Will you be using Brianne Howey's unexpected yet brilliant tip anytime soon? Let us know in the comments down below!

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