Will speaks with Laila Robins, who made her feature film debut as the object of Steve Martin’s affection in the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles."

Most recently, Laila starred on the final season of "The Walking Dead" as Pamela Milton, the governor of the Commonwealth. She’s appeared on many of the most popular series of the last several years, including Homeland, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Boys.

Here she shares tales about her earliest roles, including the surprising films she nearly starred in.

Introduction - :30

Interview w/ Laila Robins - 1:30

Laila on Her 1980s Film Roles - 13:16

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