Have mercy — there’s a new sheriff in town.Lori Loughlin has made her mark in the acting world, first stealing America’s hearts as the lovable and witty Aunt Becky on “Full House” from 1988 to 1995.The 60-year-old played Uncle Jesse’s (John Stamos) love interest alongside a star-studded cast, including the late Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin and twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.After leaving her “Full House” family, Loughlin stayed in the sitcom world, starring in the ABC comedy “Hudson Street” opposite Tony Danza from 1995 to 1996.Racking up dozens of acting credits in the years since, the “Meet My Mom” star proved she can genre-hop in a heartbeat, also playing California mom Debbie Wilson on “90210” and widow Abigail Stanton in Hallmark’s “When Calls the Heart.”While she’s no stranger to a little detective work, having starred in the “Garage Sale Mysteries” collection from 2013 to 2019, Loughlin has never quite done something like her current role.The star is portraying Lieutenant Bishop in the new Prime Video cop drama “On Call” — a far cry from the ’90s wife and mother she rose to stardom playing.
Her partner in crime, Eriq La Salle (Sergeant Lasman), was also more than impressed with Loughlin.“First of all, I was so flattered and honored to be offered the role because it is so different for me,” she exclusively told The Post.
“Eriq and I worked together a long time ago.We had a wonderful time together but he really was one of the people that was pushing for me to get this role, which I so appreciate.”Loughlin elaborated, “It’s always nice when other actors and directors can see you in roles that you don’t normally play.”The Hollywood starlet said she was “honored to play Bishop.”“I think she’s strong, she’s stoic,” continued Loughlin.
“It’s funny, the first time I saw a rough cut, I came on-screen and I didn’t even recognize myself.It took me a mo...