Eric McCormack & Lydia Wilson let us in about the Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue on MGM+.
Interview Highlights:
Character Development and Unveiling: The actors enjoyed the process of gradually revealing their characters’ identities and motivations, as the characters themselves do in the show. Each choice in portraying the characters serves as a clue or misdirection for the audience.
The Title’s Impact: The title, “Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue,” is deliberately provocative and intriguing, immediately grabbing attention and leaving the audience curious. Its unexpected origin – a spontaneous suggestion during a pitch meeting – contributed to its effectiveness.
Sonia’s Integration into the Setting: The actress playing Sonia focused on integrating her character with the jungle setting, emphasizing Sonia’s self-imposed exile, past demons, and chosen habitat, thus making her character feel organically connected to her surroundings.
Kevin’s Mysterious Persona: The actor portraying Kevin highlights the character’s carefully constructed ambiguity. Even seemingly minor details, such as his glasses, are consciously chosen to create an air of mystery and conceal his true nature, adding to the overall intrigue.
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