Susan Sarandon Says ‘Monarch’ Cast Bonded Despite Political Differences

Susan Sarandon‘s progressive advocacy isn’t avoiding her from bonding with folks on the other side of the aisle on her brand-new television program, “Monarch” — which she views as an indication of wish for the nation.

The Oscar winner’s going complete country music for the brand-new FOX drama, and she informed us on “TMZ Live” the music’s assisted bring the all-star cast together.

Susan confesses she understood little about the category prior to taking the function as Dottie Cantrell Roman … the queen of nation and matriarch of the program’s primary household.

The function has her rubbing elbows with reality c and w stars, and she informed us her politics never ever obstructed of folks inviting her with open arms.

For the record, Susan says she no longer considers herself a Democrat. Rather, she’s an independent who just defends what she feels is right.

That technique, integrated with a healthy dosage of regard, is why Susan says she’s truly struck it off with her brand-new television other half, co-star Trace Adkins. Yes, he’s a Republican, however as she discussed it … “There’s hope if we just talk to each other in calm ways.”

Hey, it’s working for them, America!

Susan informs us, she has more in typical with Trace than not, and she thinks this holds true for many people in the country.

Politics aside, she says “Monarch” is truly simply an excellent household drama with great deals of genuine nation hits — ’cause the strategy is to launch much of the tunes as radio songs.