Source: BroBible
Summary
Matthew Rhys discusses his role as George Carlin in the 2024 film Saturday Night and the challenges of playing an iconic figure. Rhys notes that playing Carlin was different from playing a historical figure like Dylan Thomas, as Carlin’s voice and physicality are well-documented. Rhys aimed to capture the spirit of Carlin without veering into caricature. He also talks about his new AppleTV series Widow’s Bay, which premieres on April 29.
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The habit gets a new name.
Playing George Carlin: where every word and gesture is a familiar echo.
The pressure to capture the spirit, not just the voice.
A challenge that’s both a tribute and a tightrope walk.
And the biggest challenge of all: not becoming a caricature of an icon.
Author: Evan Null
