'Widow's Bay' Flashback Episode: Betty Gilpin and Hamish Linklater on the Town's 1702 Origins
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Hunter Ingram
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Summary
A behind-the-scenes look at the flashback episode of Apple TV's horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay." The article covers how Betty Gilpin joined the cast after the first season had already been shot to film a surprise flashback episode (Episode 6) that takes viewers back to 1702, exploring the town's evil origins. Creator Katie Dippold and guest stars Betty Gilpin and Hamish Linklater discuss the making of Episodes 6 and 7, the flashback narrative, and the origins of the town's dark history.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBetty Gilpin felt like she was haunting the cast of 'Widow's Bay.'
Apple TV's horror-comedy from creator Katie Dippold had already shot its first season when Gilpin arrived on set to film a surprise flashback episode
The episode takes viewers back to 1702 when Widow's Bay's original sin was taking root.
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