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Rhys: Aging Fears Fuel Bold Acting Swings
7 Jun
Summary
- Rhys embraces bigger, bolder roles as he ages.
- He plays a charming yet menacing mogul in 'The Beast in Me'.
- Rhys finds comedy in horror in Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay'.
Actor Matthew Rhys, 51, is embracing bolder acting choices as he enters his 40s and beyond, a shift he attributes to a desire to "make a fool of myself" before time runs out. He recently showcased this approach in two distinct genre-bending performances.
In Netflix's 'The Beast in Me,' Rhys portrays Nile Jarvis, a real estate mogul accused of murder. His performance, praised by co-star Claire Danes, balances menace with charm, drawing audiences in while unsettling them.
Rhys also stars as Tom Loftis in Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay,' a mayor trying to boost tourism on a seemingly cursed island. The role blends horror and comedy, with Rhys playing the reality of the situation for comedic effect.
Looking ahead, Rhys has wrapped production on 'Presumed Innocent' and is preparing for the BBC drama 'Dragon Slayers.' He also hopes to bring his one-man Richard Burton show to New York City and has expressed a desire to revive the beloved series 'Brothers & Sisters.'
