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Seehorn: 'Don't Be An Asshole' on Set
2 Jun
Summary
- Rhea Seehorn honored for her role in the ambitious series 'Pluribus'.
- She emphasizes collaboration and decency as crucial for creative success.
- The showrunner stresses the importance of crew contributions and respect.
The IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony is set to celebrate creators like Rhea Seehorn for outstanding television.
Seehorn is being recognized for her significant role in 'Pluribus,' a series that demands her near-constant presence. She credits her theater background for teaching her the power of holding a space and breathing with an audience, which she applies to conveying complex emotions, even in silent scenes.
She stresses that success is a collective effort, valuing the contributions of the 250-person crew involved in each production. Seehorn advocates for a 'no-asshole' policy on set, believing that treating people as partners, rather than screaming for compliance, inspires greater dedication and elevates the work.
Seehorn reflects on early career moments where she felt compelled to soften her performance as a woman. She learned to trust the creative process and focus on inhabiting the role without concern for likability. This realization, built over a decade with her collaborators, is the foundation of her approach.
'Pluribus' Season 1 is currently available on Apple TV.
