Orsi's comments stemmed from a discussion about why the network chose to elevate Big Little Lies from a one-time limited series to a recurring project . It's understandable that there would be some issues with working another series into your budget on short notice, especially when it boasts huge names like Nicole Kidman Reese Witherspoon , and Laura Dern, all of whom negotiated bigger paychecks . What's hard to comprehend is how anyone could think that making light of rape is even remotely OK.