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TV's Darkest Husband: Corey Stoll on Howard's Evil
30 Apr
Summary
- Howard poisoned his own child to frame his wife.
- Nancy's death was a crime of passion, not premeditation.
- The finale's script underwent numerous rewrites.
Corey Stoll reflects on his role as the malevolent Howard in Apple TV+'s Imperfect Women, a character whose actions culminated in shocking violence. The series finale revealed Howard as the murderer of socialite Nancy, admitting it was a crime of passion stemming from rejection.
Stoll detailed Howard's insidious manipulation, including poisoning his own daughter to frame his wife, Mary. He likened the character's selfish and destructive nature to William H. Macy's role in Fargo. The writing for the finale underwent extensive revisions.
Howard's appeal to women, Stoll suggests, lies in his intelligence and how he made them feel seen. He discussed the challenging scene where Howard gaslights Mary, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the production and his co-stars' performances.
