Claire Danes has spoken candidly about her latest role as Aggie Wiggs in the Netflix thriller The Beast in Me, a memoirist who takes on a sinister property developer. The series explores themes of obsession and power dynamics between Aggie, played by Danes, and her new neighbor Nile Jarvis, portrayed by Matthew Rhys.
Danes revealed that she enjoyed playing Aggie's character, despite being a "lesbian" role in the show. She explained that there was no romantic subtext between Aggie and Nile, but rather an intense physical attraction and a game of cat and mouse between them. Danes praised Rhys' performance, saying he brought out her inner "snake."
The series has drawn parallels with Danes' previous roles, particularly her character Carrie Mathison in Homeland. While Danes acknowledged that the show tackled some difficult themes, including politics and social media, she expressed concerns about representation and casting in contemporary projects.
Regarding her own experiences as a young actress, Danes discussed how she landed her breakout role at 14 years old in My So-Called Life alongside Jared Leto, who was 21 at the time. She reflected on how awkward it felt to navigate age gaps and stage directions, but ultimately appreciated the show's exploration of themes that resonated with her as a teenager.
Danes also spoke about her experiences working with legendary directors like Jodie Foster and her own journey in the entertainment industry. She emphasized the importance of advocating for oneself and learning to relax amidst the pressures of success. Danes concluded by expressing her passion for storytelling and her desire to create work that resonates with audiences, noting that awards and attention can be "kind of just noise" compared to the creative process itself.
The Beast in Me is available on Netflix starting November 13th, offering viewers a gripping exploration of obsession and power dynamics. Danes' nuanced performance as Aggie Wiggs will undoubtedly draw attention from fans and critics alike.
Danes revealed that she enjoyed playing Aggie's character, despite being a "lesbian" role in the show. She explained that there was no romantic subtext between Aggie and Nile, but rather an intense physical attraction and a game of cat and mouse between them. Danes praised Rhys' performance, saying he brought out her inner "snake."
The series has drawn parallels with Danes' previous roles, particularly her character Carrie Mathison in Homeland. While Danes acknowledged that the show tackled some difficult themes, including politics and social media, she expressed concerns about representation and casting in contemporary projects.
Regarding her own experiences as a young actress, Danes discussed how she landed her breakout role at 14 years old in My So-Called Life alongside Jared Leto, who was 21 at the time. She reflected on how awkward it felt to navigate age gaps and stage directions, but ultimately appreciated the show's exploration of themes that resonated with her as a teenager.
Danes also spoke about her experiences working with legendary directors like Jodie Foster and her own journey in the entertainment industry. She emphasized the importance of advocating for oneself and learning to relax amidst the pressures of success. Danes concluded by expressing her passion for storytelling and her desire to create work that resonates with audiences, noting that awards and attention can be "kind of just noise" compared to the creative process itself.
The Beast in Me is available on Netflix starting November 13th, offering viewers a gripping exploration of obsession and power dynamics. Danes' nuanced performance as Aggie Wiggs will undoubtedly draw attention from fans and critics alike.
it's like so good!!! claire danes is amazing in that show, i can see why she landed her breakout role at 14 lol age gap issues are real, right? 
anyway, i'm so down to watch the beast in me now... what's up with matthew rhys though? 
I mean, Claire Danes is talented and all, but isn't this whole "beast" thing a bit overdone? 
And don't even get me started on the casting – Matthew Rhys is great, but is he really necessary for this role? 
Can't we see someone else bring Aggie to life instead? 
. I mean, it's not easy to talk about your experiences, especially when they're personal 
. The way she broke down the misconceptions about Aggie and Nile's character dynamics is so relatable 
. It's like, we've all felt that game of cat and mouse in our lives, right? 
And I love how she emphasized the importance of advocacy for yourself in the industry 
. We need more people like Claire Danes who speak their minds without apologizing 
. Can't wait to binge The Beast in Me on Netflix! 
she's always been an amazing actress, but i loved how raw and honest she was about her experience playing aggie's character 
it's not easy taking on a "lesbian" role, especially when there's no romantic subtext, so kudos to danes for owning that! 
and can we just give claire danes a round of applause for being so self-aware and passionate about storytelling? 
. And it's awesome to see her embracing her own experiences as an actress, even if they were a bit awkward at times 
anyway i'm kinda with her on representation in the industry, it's crazy how some shows still struggle to cast diverse characters 
And btw, who's Nile Jarvis again?
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. Claire Danes seems like a true artist who's all about creating something real and meaningful, and I'm super excited to check out The Beast in Me 
I'm loving Claire Danes' latest role in The Beast in Me! She's always been an talented actress 
. What I love about this show is how it explores complex themes like obsession and power dynamics without shying away from the hard stuff 
. Claire Danes' concerns about representation in the industry are valid, but I think she's doing a great job of using her platform to advocate for change 
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. And I gotta say, Matthew Rhys is totally on point as the sinister neighbor 
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Claire's story is so inspiring, from landing her breakout role at 14 to becoming an industry legend. She's proof that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve anything 
The show looks intense though, I'll give them that...
He brings such an edge to his roles, I love it. The way Claire Danes described him bringing out her inner "snake"... yeah, that's some next-level acting right there. 
What do you guys think about the show's themes of obsession and power dynamics? Is it something we see enough in our daily lives?