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Meryl Streep held 'masterclass' in acting during shoot for Big Little Lies season 2

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Nicole Kidman (left) and Meryl Streep in HBO's Big Little Lies, which premieres on June 10, 2019.

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LOS ANGELES - Big Little Lies was meant to be a limited series, but after debuting in 2017 and sweeping the Emmys with eight wins that year, the drama is not only back for a second season, but it also managed to recruit yet another Oscar winner, Meryl Streep, for its heavy-hitting cast.
Speaking in Los Angeles, the 69-year-old explains why she made this rare small-screen foray.
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