The way Heigl discusses the relationship between Tully and Kate - a bond that includes fights, periods of not speaking to each other and betrayal - could also describe Heigl's tumultuous relationship with Hollywood itself. “Somebody is not being allowed to grow, and somebody is not creating boundaries.” “Any relationship that has stood the test of that kind of time is going to have moments of fallout, and if it doesn't, that means somebody is not being honest,” she said. It’s a comforting escape of a show, centered on female friendship in all its messy glory.

“There’s no way I’m pulling off 20 and 22, okay?” she said.īased on the book by Kristin Hannah, “Firefly Lane” dives beyond the superficial as it follows Tully and her best friend, Kate, (played by “Scrubs” star Sarah Chalke) through the decades, charting all the trials and tribulations that such longevity brings. 3 on Netflix, and sees Heigl play fictional talk-show host Tully Hart in her 40s and - through the magic of CGI and soft lighting - her early 20s. Her new series “Firefly Lane” arrives Feb. The passage of time has been on Heigl’s mind lately. BOTTOM RIGHT: Patrick Sabongui, left, plays Chad, who has a relationship with Tully (Heigl) in “Firefly Lane.” Ben Lawson, far right, stars as Ryan. BOTTOM LEFT: “Firefly Lane” follows the decades-long friendship of Tully (Heigl) and Kate (Chalke).

“Scrubs” star Sarah Chalke plays her best friend, Kate, in the series. TOP: Heigl is an executive producer in Netflix's “Firefly Lane” where she plays fictional talk-show host Tully Hart.

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