The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys

The Interview

Aug 15

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The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem. * Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com * Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@theinterviewpodcast] * For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview [https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-interview] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights

This conversation offers an intimate look at Matthew Rhys’s development as an actor, examining how training, personal history, and artistic risk have shaped his choices on and off screen.

03:01

Self-doubt can shape an actor’s career.

19:11

Rage is easier to play than happiness.

28:34

Success feels temporary in Welsh pessimism.

45:30

Rejection only sharpens enduring ambition

Chapters

How Self-Doubt and Training Shaped Rhys’s Approach to Acting

00:00

Why Dark, Absurd, and Morally Complicated Roles Feel Truthful

13:46

Welsh Identity, Personal Experience, and Falling in Love on Set

25:19

Why Recognition Hasn’t Ended His Drive to Prove Himself

39:46

Transcript

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