Hayley Orrantia, star of ABC's The Goldbergs, reveals what she hopes Erica will embark on in the show's upcoming season 10. Based on the life of show creator Adam F. Goldberg, the series made its debut in 2013, to immensely positive reviews from audiences and critics alike. The Goldbergs follows the titular family in the middle of 1980s suburban America, following their individual pursuits in life while also showcasing their strength as a family. Alongside Orrantia, the show features a star-studded cast including Sean Giambrone, Patton Oswalt, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Troy Gentile, and Sam Lerner.
Orrantia's Erica has previously become known as an antagonistic character throughout the series, refusing to get along with other members of the family and essentially becoming a mean girl. However, in recent seasons, her development has shown another side to the character that seems to be continuing. The Goldbergs season 9 finale, which aired in May, included a big surprise for Erica as well, as it's discovered she's pregnant.
In an appearance on The Art of Kindness podcast, Orrantia spoke all about the upcoming season of The Goldbergs and the direction in which her character could be heading. Specifically, the actress explained that she wants to see Erica go on to law school paired with her being a new mother. Read Orrantia's full comments below:
I would like to see, despite her being a new mom, her going to school to become a lawyer. I would love to see them try to balance that because I think in the '80s especially it became such a big thing for women to not only be great mothers, but that they could have a career of their own and really do both. I would love to see that balance for her not sacrificing the career and what she wants in that realm just because she's a mom.
Based on Orrantia's comments, it sounds like Erica could evolve even more in The Goldbergs season 10, at least if the actress' wishes are honored. Since Erica's immaturity and hostile attitude toward others is an aspect of her personality that has been on full display in previous seasons, this would be an exciting continuation of her storyline as the show nears its end. As Erica grows and undertakes new responsibilities, such as becoming a mother and pursuing further education, viewers could see the most mature version of the character yet in season 10.
While Orrantia doesn't provide confirmation of what exactly Erica will experience in the new episodes, audiences can rest assured that her character arc and development will continue to soar. Furthermore, this new layer of writing could see her improve other relationships with those around her, including in her family. Erica's career and journey as a parent will likely have ramifications on several of the show's other characters, which will be exciting to watch. Viewers can catch The Goldbergs season 10 premiere when it airs on September 21, 2022.
Source: The Art of Kindness