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Sutherland: Casting my dad was 'tricky'
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Rossif Sutherland found casting his father figure difficult.
- Donald Sutherland was previously attached to the project.
- The show explores love, relationships, and small-town mysteries.
Rossif Sutherland shared that casting someone to play his father figure in "Murder in a Small Town" presented a "tricky" situation, especially as his late father, Donald Sutherland, had a previous connection to the book's adaptation.
Sutherland envisions the character as strong and put-together, capable of looking Karl directly in the eye, reflecting a dynamic based on choices rather than weakness. He also revealed his father was involved with the project some 30 years ago, adding a layer of surreal serendipity to his current involvement.
The actor highlighted the show's core themes of relationships, love, and truth, even amidst the murder mysteries. He described "Murder in a Small Town" as a narrative about building connections and finding love, with the small-town setting emphasizing community and mutual support.
