by StuntDouble

The summer of Jane Lynch

Julie & Julia opens today, which means we've officially reached the peek of The Summer of Jane Lynch. It started with Party Down on Starz, rallied with the Glee pilot on Fox, coasted along with Lynch's guest appearance on Reno 911 and voice work on Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and is hitting the big screen this weekend with Julia & Julia, and then again in two weeks with Post-Grad.

One of the best things about The Summer of Jane Lynch is all the publicity she's been doing. She spoke to The Daily Beast about starring opposite Meryl Streep as Julia Child's older sister, Dorothy:

Nora Ephron and I had lunch in New York and she asked me if I wanted to play Meryl Streep’s sister. And I took about a second and I decided, yes, I would. I think I was the tallest actress she knew. So she said, "You’ll get a free trip to Paris out of it." And then she found locations for us to shoot that were better in New York, so I didn’t get to go to Paris at all.

When interviewing with the L.A. Times about her role oppositeStreep, they asked what was on Lynch's bedside table:

A book called the Intellectual Devotional: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class. I can fool people that I was educated. "I was schooled in England." It's 365 lessons. The first day is philosophy, then science. You can learn about Plato, then Cain and Abel, the Venusde Milo.

LAT: Weren't you actually educated in Illinois?

Lynch: We didn't learn this crap in Illinois. I'm trying to round out my education.

In Lynch's next film, Post-Grad, she plays Alex Bledel's mom, which means, of course, that Alexis Bledel has had the best TV/movie moms in the history of the world.

After Post-Grad, the Summer of Jane Lynch will draw to an official close, but not to worry: She's back with Glee in September, and she spent much of last week at the Television Critics Association summer press tour talking up her role as sadistic cheer coach Sue Sylvester:

Sue must be the most scheming, arrogant and self-indulgent character that [I've] ever played!

The words that come out of my mouth are some of the most heinous things I've ever gotten to say!

I would like to sing "Rose's Turn" from Gypsy.

It feels like we've seen Jane Lynch in every kind of role imaginable, but there are still plenty more for her to tackle. How about Jane Lynch in space? Jane Lynch in Tolkien-verse? Jane Lynch as a kick-ass action hero? Jane Lynch in a Will & Grace-style comedy where the she plays a lesbian and Wanda Sykes plays her next-door-neighbor?

For now the Summer of Jane Lynch has been enough. Plus, we can finally draw a logical conclusion about her omnipresence: Jane Lynch is God.

Have you enjoyed the Summer of Jane Lynch? What roles would you like to see her take on in the future?

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on August 7, 2009 - 5:00pm.

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I did not know that

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katemc39 (148 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 5:32pm.

I didn't know Jane Lynch was in Julie & Julia. Chalk that up as yet another reason to see it.

What role would I like to see Jane Lynch play?

The superhero thing isn't a bad idea. But I see it as a comedy hybrid. Maybe she's like a lady version of Mr. Fantastic. She can even take MY superhero name: FABULEZ. She'd be all stretchy and pliable. She seems like she'd be able with the physical comedy. We already know that she's killer with a quip.

Jane Lynch in Julia & Julia

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Glindared (162 posts)

on August 8, 2009 - 12:52pm.

That's because she's that good of an actress!! U don't "see" her, u "see" the character!

Jane Lynch singing "Rose's Turn"!!!

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Shazam (80 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 5:07pm.

If I saw Jane Lynch singing that on Glee, it would probably be the most epic moment of my life.

"A book called the

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Kevorkian (38 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 5:19pm.

"A book called the Intellectual Devotional: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class."

Dude, I have that book! I've never actually read it, but I do have it sitting on my bookshelf. :D

I love this woman, simply

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distraet (95 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 5:20pm.

I love this woman, simply love her. No matter what she does, she's always hilarious, and most importantly, hell of an actress. Hopefully Glee will make it to Denmark some time soon and not like in a million years as all other shows from the US.

Even though she is

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jaydock (60 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 5:23pm.

Even though she is everywhere, I cannot get enough of her.

SO excited for Julie & Julia.

Meryl Streep is beautimous.

jane effing lynch

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strict machine (4434 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 5:29pm.

she is a treasure. i absolutley love her. shes hilarious

That picture for Post-Grad

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Abril (32 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 5:43pm.

That picture for Post-Grad is so awesome. It looks authentic, which makes me think the movie is going to be sweet.

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Jane Lynch is the best. Why

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ClaireA (102 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 6:00pm.

Jane Lynch is the best. Why can't we have more of her stuff in the UK! *crying real tears*

i second that motion

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strict machine (4434 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 7:23pm.

we need more lynchy goodness

sweet jane

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Katy (84 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 6:17pm.

I had no idea Jane Lynch is in Julie and Julia, I already wanted to see it but that makes me want to see it ever more. Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Jane Lynch all in one movie, that might just be a little too much greatness to handle at once.

What better example is there

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Aya (796 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 8:12pm.

What better example is there of being gay doesn't mean you can't get good roles?

jane lynch

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Paula (93 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 9:36pm.

is a charm

j & j

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lefunko (36 posts)

on August 7, 2009 - 9:39pm.

i saw julie & julia tonight. it was fabulous. meryl can't make a movie and not deserve to win an oscar. amy adams was solid and adorable. jane lynch doesn't even have to say anything and still be hilarious. i'ved loved her since best in show. can't get enough of her.

True, if...

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Harpy (9566 posts)

on August 8, 2009 - 8:13pm.

We pretend Mamma Mia never happened. ;)

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Meryl Streep and Mama Mia

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KVT (237 posts)

on August 10, 2009 - 1:01am.

Meryl Streep and Mama Mia are the two greatest things to ever happen in my life. What's wrong with you, seriously? Were you not hugged enough as a child? ;-) FYI, I have had the Mama Mia soundtrack in my car for over a year now. Yes, over a year.

As for Jane Lynch, she could do no wrong. My favorite scene from Best in Show: Poor Poodle

Mamma Mia

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Harpy (9566 posts)

on August 11, 2009 - 1:17am.

Meryl Streep is one of my favorite actresses, but even she couldn't save Mamma Mia. It wasn't a good movie. You may disagree, and you absolutely have the right to, but it was a disappointment as far as I am concerned.

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I knew it!

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Michie87 (619 posts)

on August 8, 2009 - 1:38am.

I knew that lady on the Julie & Julia previews was her! Lol, Im wathcing it for sure, not only because of her but because Meryl Streep is so charming in her own way, her movies are glory..and Jane lynch,Glee oh shes awesome in Glee, Im watching that show only for her and her character, they are both amazing!.

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Melissa Hsu (not verified)

on August 8, 2009 - 2:39am.

Jane Lynch was amazing in Julie&Julia! I absolutely adored her character--the movie was fantastic as well. Everyone should see it--Jane is a wonderful addition to the movie!

I heart Jane Lynch. She is

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A Muse (512 posts)

on August 8, 2009 - 4:02am.

I heart Jane Lynch. She is one of the funniest ladies around.

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i saw it last night

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Evelyn (6 posts)

on August 8, 2009 - 2:27pm.

great movie. when i saw her appear on screen i just knew it was gonna be funny. and it was, i loved it!

I know what you mean

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Melissa Hsu (not verified)

on August 8, 2009 - 9:58pm.

Immediately when she turned out to be Julia's sister, I knew it was going to be good. It totally was! Loved the movie dearly.

Boston Legal

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Harpy (9566 posts)

on August 8, 2009 - 8:15pm.

I've also been enjoying Jane Lynch on Boston Legal. Discovered the show recently and I'm so hooked. All of my recent Netflix rentals have been Boston Legal discs. What an awesome show.

Oh, and Jane Lynch plays a sex therapist in some of the episodes, but it is a minor part. I agree, she's awesome.

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