Ep713 - Matthew Rhys, Actor ‘The Beast in Me’ & ‘Widow's Bay’

Matthew Rhys stars as Nile Jarvis in the Netflix psychological thriller THE BEAST IN ME, a gripping series centering on a grieving author who finds new purpose unraveling the mystery behind Jarvis' vanished wife and suspicious dealings. Rhys is widely recognized for his Emmy-winning performance opposite Keri Russell in FX’s critically acclaimed drama THE AMERICANS, as well as his Golden Globe-nominated lead role in HBO’s PERRY MASON reboot, and his work in Apple TV+’s horror-comedy WIDOW’S BAY. In this interview, he talks about the psychology, charm, and complexity of playing Niall Jarvis in THE BEAST IN ME, and how the book THE PSYCHOPATH TEST by Jon Ronson helped shape the role. We also dive into the brilliant acting advice he received from directors Antonio Campos and Hiro Murai, the decade-long journey writer Katie Dippold went on to get WIDOW'S BAY made, and so much more.

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