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Claire Danes on 'The Beast in Me' and Crafting Key Scenes with Matthew Rhys

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Anne Thompson

1d ago· 15 min readen

Summary

Claire Danes discusses her role in Netflix's psychological thriller limited series "The Beast in Me," focusing on two intense face-off scenes against her costar Matthew Rhys. The article, part of IndieWire's "My Favorite Scene" series, explores how these well-matched actors (both Emmy winners from "Homeland" and "The Americans") create compelling dramatic tension. Danes plays a noted gay author with writer's block, and the series was created by Gabe Rotter with Jodie Foster involved in bringing the project to Danes.

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Claire Danes vs. Matthew Rhys is a joy to behold.
These well-matched, canny actors know how to milk a scene.
Both are TV vets and Emmy winners ('Homeland,' 'The Americans') and both are contenders this year for 'The Beast in Me.'
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The two-time Emmy winner tells IndieWire about two intense face-offs against her formidable costar Matthew Rhys, who plays both antagonist and muse.

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