Claire Danes has long been known for her captivating performances on screen, but she has also been vocal about the importance of taking risks and pushing boundaries in her career. In her new thriller The Beast in Me, a memoirist takes on a sinister property developer who may or may not have killed his first wife, and it's not entirely clear which of the two is more dangerous.
In an interview, Danes talks candidly about the character she plays, Aggie Wiggs - a grieving mother living alone in a big house she can't afford. With writer's block on her new book, Aggie develops a fascination with her new neighbour Nile Jarvis (played by Matthew Rhys), who is certainly monstrous and may also be a murderer. Danes says that the dynamic between them is "cat and mouse", but adds that it's more evenly matched snake and mongoose.
One of the most striking aspects of their relationship is the lack of romantic subtext - Aggie is a lesbian, but Nile is a rich sociopath who thinks she wants to have sex with him. Danes describes their dynamic as soulmates, but adversaries, and sex isn't at play. "It was interesting," says Danes. "I'd never played that, and I haven't really seen it before."
Danes also talks about her experience playing a lesbian character in The Beast in Me, saying she didn't feel nervous about it and wasn't concerned with how the audience might perceive it. However, she does acknowledge the importance of intimacy coordinators on set to ensure safe sex scenes.
The actress has had a long and successful career, from her breakout role as Angela Chase in My So-Called Life to her critically acclaimed performance as Carrie Mathison in Homeland. Danes credits her parents for always being present on set when she was a kid and ensuring her needs were met. She also praises Jodie Foster for teaching her the importance of advocating for herself.
For Danes, success is not just about fame or awards, but about creating work that connects with audiences. When asked what drives her to keep making art, she says it's simply "making another thing."
In an interview, Danes talks candidly about the character she plays, Aggie Wiggs - a grieving mother living alone in a big house she can't afford. With writer's block on her new book, Aggie develops a fascination with her new neighbour Nile Jarvis (played by Matthew Rhys), who is certainly monstrous and may also be a murderer. Danes says that the dynamic between them is "cat and mouse", but adds that it's more evenly matched snake and mongoose.
One of the most striking aspects of their relationship is the lack of romantic subtext - Aggie is a lesbian, but Nile is a rich sociopath who thinks she wants to have sex with him. Danes describes their dynamic as soulmates, but adversaries, and sex isn't at play. "It was interesting," says Danes. "I'd never played that, and I haven't really seen it before."
Danes also talks about her experience playing a lesbian character in The Beast in Me, saying she didn't feel nervous about it and wasn't concerned with how the audience might perceive it. However, she does acknowledge the importance of intimacy coordinators on set to ensure safe sex scenes.
The actress has had a long and successful career, from her breakout role as Angela Chase in My So-Called Life to her critically acclaimed performance as Carrie Mathison in Homeland. Danes credits her parents for always being present on set when she was a kid and ensuring her needs were met. She also praises Jodie Foster for teaching her the importance of advocating for herself.
For Danes, success is not just about fame or awards, but about creating work that connects with audiences. When asked what drives her to keep making art, she says it's simply "making another thing."
. It shows that she's willing to push boundaries and take risks in her career.
. And I love that she credits her parents for being present on set when she was a kid - it's great to see people giving props to their loved ones 
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. She says it's about creating work that connects with audiences, which is so true 
. We need more people like her who are willing to take risks and push boundaries in their art 
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. And I love that she's talking about the importance of intimacy coordinators on set - it's so true, especially in the acting world 
. I'm sure we can all learn a thing or two from her approach to success 
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I'm still not convinced about Claire Danes' latest project. I mean, a cat and mouse game between a grieving lesbian mom and a sociopathic neighbour sounds like some wild stuff, but is this just your typical Hollywood thriller trope? 
I need to see more than just an interview with the actress for me to believe it's something special. Where's the evidence that this isn't just another generic plotline? 
She's always been known for taking on complex characters and pushing boundaries, and this one sounds like a real mind-twister. I love how she's playing a grieving mom who develops a fascination with her neighbour, Nile - it's like cat and mouse, but not quite 
The fact that Aggie is a lesbian character and there's no romantic subtext between her and Nile is really refreshing. And Claire Danes talks about the importance of intimacy coordinators on set to ensure safe sex scenes, which is so important for representation and respect 
what i really want to know is how Claire Danes handles playing a lesbian character in this movie, will she do justice to the LGBTQ+ community? 
. And can we talk about how refreshing it is to see a lesbian character on screen without any romantic subtext? 
She always brings such depth and nuance to her roles, and this one is no exception. I love how she dives into the complexities of Aggie's character - a grieving mother with writer's block who becomes entangled with a sinister neighbour. 
It's like cat and mouse, but in a way that's actually super captivating. 
and the fact that she didn't feel nervous about playing a lesbian character is totally inspiring 
. She's always been brave enough to take risks and try new things, and it's great that she's speaking out about the importance of intimacy coordinators on set - that's super important for all actresses 
. Anyway, Claire Danes is always so underrated in interviews - I love that she's not afraid to talk about her personal life and experiences 
. But honestly, can someone please make a documentary on the history of coffee shop playlists? That'd be fascinating 
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what really stood out to me was the lack of romantic subtext between Aggie and Nile, it's like they're two sides of the same coin 
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. I think that's what makes her such an incredible actress - she's all about making art that means something 
. Can't wait to see what she takes on next! 
i wonder if claire danes has ever thought of doing a spinoff show? like, we need more carrie mathison in my life 
also, i'm really curious about this new movie she's in - what's it gonna be like watching her play a lesbian character without any romance? is it just a normal acting thing or is it something that scares people?