EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 31 MIN
E 60: Erica Dasher on Starring in Peacock’s The Burbs and Life After Jane by Design | My Fame, Explained
from My Fame, Explained · host Larry Gilbert Jr
Erica Dasher joins My Fame, Explained for a candid conversation about career evolution, creative ownership, and starring in Peacock’s highly anticipated new series The Burbs.Best known as the breakout lead in Freeform’s cult favorite Jane by Design, Erica has built a dynamic, multidisciplinary career spanning television, film, Broadway, writing, and directing.She stars in a pivotal role in Peacock’s upcoming series The Burbs (premiering February 8), opposite Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, produced by Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane. Set in the iconic cul-de-sac from the original film, the series unfolds as a whodunit — with Erica’s character driving the central mystery of season one.In this episode, we discuss:Stepping into an iconic franchise with The BurbsThe lasting legacy of Jane by DesignPerforming on Broadway in the Tony Award–winning LeopoldstadtHer upcoming film Tuesday, New YorkProducing the Netflix-acquired documentary Figures of SpeechWriting and directing her short film OuroborosBuilding a career both in front of and behind the cameraWe also talk about the importance of artistic community and the theater and creative think tanks discussed in the episode:The Fuse Theater Company: https://thefuseny.com/Public Assembly: https://publicassembly.us/Erica’s journey is a powerful example of what it looks like to grow beyond a breakout role and take creative control across mediums.🎧 Listen now to this inspiring episode of My Fame, Explained.Follow Erica Dasher on InstagramFollow Larry Gilbert on InstagramFollow the My Fame, Explained podcast on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTube
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Erica Dasher joins My Fame, Explained for a candid conversation about career evolution, creative ownership, and starring in Peacock’s highly anticipated new series The Burbs.Best known as the breakout lead in Freeform’s cult favorite Jane by Design, Erica has built a dynamic, multidisciplinary career spanning television, film, Broadway, writing, and directing.She stars in a pivotal role in Peacock’s upcoming series The Burbs (premiering February 8), opposite Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, produced by Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane. Set in the iconic cul-de-sac from the original film, the series unfolds as a whodunit — with Erica’s character driving the central mystery of season one.In this episode, we discuss:Stepping into an iconic franchise with The BurbsThe lasting legacy of Jane by DesignPerforming on Broadway in the Tony Award–winning LeopoldstadtHer upcoming film Tuesday, New YorkProducing the Netflix-acquired documentary Figures of SpeechWriting and directing her short film OuroborosBuilding a career both in front of and behind the cameraWe also talk about the importance of artistic community and the theater and creative think tanks discussed in the episode:The Fuse Theater Company: https://thefuseny.com/Public Assembly: https://publicassembly.us/Erica’s journey is a powerful example of what it looks like to grow beyond a breakout role and take creative control across mediums.🎧 Listen now to this inspiring episode of My Fame, Explained.Follow Erica Dasher on InstagramFollow Larry Gilbert on InstagramFollow the My Fame, Explained podcast on:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTube
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E 60: Erica Dasher on Starring in Peacock’s The Burbs and Life After Jane by Design | My Fame, Explained
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