But after starring in one classic TV series, and departing a record-breaker in dramatic fashion, what's the next step on the ladder for Callies? In 2010, she wrote a screenplay for a film adaptation of Campbell Geeslin's children's book Elena's Serenade which was optioned by the relatively unknown producer Cameron Lamb. The film was never developed, though Callies always intended it as an experiment. A life out of the public eye is being eyed up by the actress, who told Parade: I will probably end up at a university, though probably teaching acting and drama at this point instead of cultural studies, which was my plan. "I was on that track and all set to apply to Ph.D. programs in comparative religion. I did a fellowship in theology. I am fascinated in religion and theology and what people believe. At some point the business will be done with me or I will be done with it. Being a woman in this business is a tight rope walk and there may be a time I say, To hell with it, and jump off into the net.
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