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Welsh Star's Shocking Role on Netflix
29 Nov
Summary
- Matthew Rhys, star of 'The Beast In Me,' is actually Welsh.
- Fans expressed surprise online about Rhys's true nationality.
- The Netflix thriller 'The Beast In Me' garners high ratings.

Viewers of the popular Netflix series 'The Beast In Me' have expressed shock upon discovering that its lead actor, Matthew Rhys, is actually Welsh. Rhys, 51, masterfully adopts an American accent to portray Nile Jarvis, a character accused of murder.
The revelation came as Rhys made a lighthearted remark about his press appearances. Fans took to social media, with many sharing their astonishment at his transformative performance. One fan commented, 'The most remarkable acting ever I was clueless he is British.'
Rhys, originally from Cardiff, has a notable career including an Emmy for his role in 'The Americans.' His latest project, 'The Beast In Me,' is lauded as a gripping psychological thriller, achieving an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences eager for a second season.




