The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
Summary
Actor Matthew Rhys discusses his recent Emmy-nominated roles in *Widow’s Bay* and *The Beast in Me*, revealing his preference for complex, secretive characters. He reflects on his Welsh heritage, the influence of method acting, and his enduring career insecurity despite current success. Rhys also opens up about his relationship with co-star Kerry Russell, their parenting challenges, and his recent voice work in the Welsh dub of *Star Wars*.
Topics discussed
Intro: Love Story, Widow's Bay, and The Beast in Me
David Niven, Richard Burton, and Welsh identity
Regret over playing Hamlet at age 24
RADA training and the myth of method acting
Approaching comedy in Widow's Bay
Horror trends and TV renewal lag times
Playing a manipulative mogul in The Beast in Me
Dating Kerry Russell on The Americans
Welsh language history and dubbing Star Wars
Balancing careers and parenting with Kerry
Career highs, lows, and life's super objective
Outro and next week's preview
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