Laine MacNeil Breaks Down Playing Patty Farrell In Diary of a Wimpy Kid

On this week's episode, Quinn is joined by actress Laine MacNeil.

Laine talks about getting her start as a child actor, landing her first role in Mr. Troop Mom, and what it was like working alongside actors like George Lopez, Jane Lynch, and the Wolff brothers at such a young age.

Laine reflects on her time playing Patty Farrell in the original Diary of a Wimpy Kid trilogy, including auditioning for the role, filming in Vancouver, working with Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Karan Brar, and Peyton List, and some of the memorable moments fans still remember today — including Patty's singing and wrestling.

The conversation also dives into Laine's career after Diary of a Wimpy Kid, including R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Monsterville, The Edge of Seventeen, You Me Her, and The Last of Us.

Plus, Laine shares some fun behind-the-scenes stories, talks about growing up in the entertainment industry, and discusses being friends with a young Sabrina Carpenter.

This episode is packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look back at one of the most memorable characters from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies.

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