Matthew Rhys stars as a cowardly mayor in the horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay' on Apple TV, set in a cursed island town where superstitions turn into reality, premiering on April 29, with Rhys also serving as an executive producer.
Netflix's 'The Beast in Me' is a gripping psychological thriller starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, praised for its compelling performances, tight storytelling, and high production quality, making it one of the year's best series and highly addictive to watch.
Netflix will premiere the thriller series 'The Beast in Me' on November 13, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, about a novelist drawn into a dangerous game of truth and deception involving a real estate mogul and her own personal struggles.
Netflix will premiere the limited series 'The Beast In Me' starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys on November 13, with all eight episodes released simultaneously. The series follows author Aggie Wiggs, who becomes obsessed with her neighbor Nile Jarvis, a real estate mogul and suspect in his wife's disappearance, leading to a tense game of cat and mouse.
At the Golden Globes 2024, Oppenheimer won Best Motion Picture - Drama, while Poor Things took home the award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Succession dominated the television categories, with Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys making a stylish appearance. Emma Stone won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Poor Things, and Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. both earned acting awards for their roles in Oppenheimer. Additionally, Steven Yeun won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television for Beef.
HBO has canceled the crime drama series Perry Mason after two seasons, with the news coming just a month and a half after the finale of the show's second season. The show's creative team will still collaborate with HBO on future projects. Perry Mason was based on characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner and was a prequel to the original show that aired from 1957 to 1966. The show's cast was led by Matthew Rhys and also featured Juliet Rylance, Shea Whigham, and John Lithgow. The first season focused on a child kidnapping investigation, and the second season premiered in March 2023.
The showrunners of HBO's Perry Mason reboot, Michael Begler and Jack Amiel, discuss the structure of the show's second season and its satisfying conclusion. The season's central case involves the murder of a Los Angeles socialite and the search for the "why" behind it, leading to a conspiracy that reaches the top of the LA social scene. The show's historical research and exploration of weighty themes, including class, corruption, and the illusion of justice, make for compelling storytelling. The show's ensemble cast, including Matthew Rhys, Juliet Rylance, and Chris Chalk, deliver nuanced performances, with Hope Davis bringing a standout performance as the orchestrator of the murder.
The Season 2 finale of HBO's Perry Mason prequel series airs tonight, with the showrunners and star Matthew Rhys discussing the evolution of the iconic character and the possibility of a third season. The season has delved deeper into the grit and despair of 1930s America, exploring issues of race, gender, and geopolitical tensions. Rhys discusses his character's impostor syndrome and sense of justice, while the showrunners discuss the decision to continue the case-a-season format and the importance of exploring character and theme.
Matthew Rhys revealed on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that he and Keri Russell secretly dated for "a solid year" while filming The Americans. The couple managed to keep their relationship private for a year before the crew members found out. Rhys also shared that he first met Russell "about a quarter of a century prior" in Los Angeles and asked for her number at a kickball party hosted by Jennifer Grey. The couple now share a son named Sam.