Bill Pullman Recalls Getting Into Character For ‘A League Of Their Own’ Scenes With ‘The Boroughs’ Costar Geena Davis; Reflects On His Role In The Netflix Sci-Fi Series

Dessi Gomez· May 22, 2026 · 5:48 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 45 views

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Bill Pullman reflects on his experiences while portraying a character in the Netflix series 'The Boroughs,' where he reunites with Geena Davis. He recalls his preparation for the role, particularly how he drew inspiration from the physicality of his fellow actors. The series features a mix of mystery and personal connections among its characters.

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▪Bill Pullman and Geena Davis reunite in the Netflix series 'The Boroughs' after previously working together in 'A League of Their Own.'
▪Pullman describes his character Jack as happy-go-lucky, contrasting with the mysterious elements of the show.
▪He shares insights on his acting process, particularly how he adapted his performance based on the physicality of other actors.

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Geena Davis and Bill Pullman in 'The Boroughs' (inset) 'A League of Their Own' Netflix/Columbia Pictures SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Netflix’s The Boroughs. The Boroughs from Will Matthews and Jeffrey Addiss marks a major reunion between A League of their Own costars Geena Davis and Bill Pullman, who portrayed wife and husband in the 1992 Penny Marshall-directed film about the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. A League of Their Own starred Davis as Dottie Hinson, catcher for the Rockford Peaches and sister to Lori Petty’s Kit. Pullman appears towards the end of the film as Dottie’s husband Bob, who’s been fighting in World War II, and he had a “very specific” recollection of portraying the discharged soldier.

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