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Mothers make the world go round — even in nature — and the Roku original seriesMAMAScelebrates precisely that.
Lions, African wild dogs, serval cats, monkeys, puku antelope, and warthogs are all featured in the series, but there is one specific animal Britton saw herself in.
“I actually really related to the African wild dogs,” Connie Britton tells PEOPLE. “I think because those mamas are so dependent on their pack to raise their young. As a single mom, I completely rely on my ‘pack’ or village to raise my son and really in every aspect of my life, much like these dogs do. Even food, ha! My pack is very into feeding our children and ourselves.”
PEOPLE has an exclusive look at the trailer for the second season ofMAMAS. In the clip, Britton narrates how mother animals use love to navigate a wild world.
Working on the series also gave Britton a new respect for lions.
“I think lions are incredible,” theDear Edwardactress says. “Learning the ins and outs of what it really takes to be a lion mama, and the way that pride works was completely fascinating to me.”
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“How to love, nurture, protect but also let go and let your kid discover who they are and their own uniqueness. It’s a real dance. And it also means never knowing what the hell you’re doing 95 percent of the time and having to really trust your instincts and rely on the amazing community around you,” she adds.
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Britton isn’t the only famous mom working onMAMAS. Actress and modelElsa Patakynarrates the Spanish language version ofMAMASseason two.
“It was so amazing to be part ofMAMAS– it’s a powerful story of loyalty, family, and the beauty of motherhood,” Pataky told PEOPLE in a statement.
Season two of the Roku Original series MAMAS premieres on the Roku Channel on May 12.
source: people.com
