As forWalker: Independence, that one was a prequel series to The CWsWalkerstarringJared Padalecki.

Set in the 1800s, McNamara headlined as Abby Walker, Padaleckis characters ancestor.

It all began with something McNamara lucked into being raised in a city with a thriving theater community.

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I always give my utmost gratitude to the Kansas City theater community because they raised me artistically.

So it never mattered what job you were doing or what part of production you were.

Everyone was valued and everyone’s work mattered, and everyone worked hard.

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That’s kind of my biggest takeaway.

All the character archetypes were the same, but just different people.

That is ultimately what I strive for seeking out in the future, and as I continue.

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Shadowhuntersmarked McNamaras very first lead role in a series, which comes with a significant amount of responsibility.

I hadn’t worked with him.

But also, he had the best time of anyone on that set.

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Another vital influence McNamara found along the way?

A theater mentor whod ultimately shape McNamaras approach to auditions and all the industrys ups and downs.

You leave the room, you’ve done your job, you leave it behind.

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I have become so resigned when it comes to these things.

I just leave it up to the television gods.

I’ve gone, you know what?

I’ve put my heart and soul into this show.

I’ve had the best time with this cast and crew.

We’re all chomping at the bit to keep telling this story.

We’d met at The Big Slick, which is a huge Kansas City charity event.

And that’s what I ended up doing and had the best time.

Eager to hear even more about McNamaras journey from Kansas City to Hollywood?