Source: BroBible
Summary
Matthew Rhys, star of AppleTV’s hit show “Widow’s Bay,” discusses how he and the team nailed the unique comedy of the horror-comedy series. Rhys explains that the show’s creator, Hiro Murai, told him to play the role truthfully and not as a comedy or horror. Rhys says he calibrated his reactions to extreme circumstances, which added to the show’s humor. The first seven episodes of “Widow’s Bay” are now streaming on AppleTV.
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The routine arrives with confidence.
Matthew Rhys brings his dramatic chops to a horror-comedy. The show’s humor comes from his reactions to extreme circumstances. Playing it straight makes it funny. Rhys says he’s not treating it as a comedy, just playing it truthfully. The result is a unique blend of horror and comedy.
Apparently, being a classically trained actor means you can make funny faces.
Author: Evan Null
