Matthew Rhys on New Horror-Comedy Series 'Widow's Bay'
Emmy-winning actor Matthew Rhys stars in and executive produces the Apple TV+ horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay,' playing a mayor of a New England town who downplays supernatural occurrences to attract tourists. Rhys, born in Cardiff with family roots in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, says the fictional town is heavily based on Fishguard. He drew on Wales' rich mythology during his audition. The series also stars Stephen Root. Rhys recently starred in Netflix's 'The Beast in Me' and performed the one-man show 'Playing Burton' about Richard Burton, raising funds for the Welsh National Theatre. He is in talks to bring the show to Broadway in 2025.
Key facts
- Matthew Rhys stars in and executive produces Apple TV+ series 'Widow's Bay'.
- The series is a horror-comedy set in a New England town.
- Rhys portrays Mayor Tom Loftis, who tries to attract tourists despite supernatural rumors.
- The town is heavily based on Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
- Rhys cited Wales' mythological tradition during his audition.
- Stephen Root co-stars in the series.
- Rhys won an Emmy for 'The Americans' and starred in 'The Beast in Me'.
- He performed 'Playing Burton' about Richard Burton, raising money for Welsh National Theatre.
- Talks are ongoing for a Broadway run of 'Playing Burton' in 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Matthew Rhys
- Stephen Root
- Keri Russell
- Claire Danes
- Kathleen Turner
- Richard Burton
- Michael Sheen
Institutions
- Apple TV+
- BBC Radio Wales
- Netflix
- Welsh National Theatre
- British Army
Locations
- Cardiff
- Fishguard
- Pembrokeshire
- Wales
- New England
- Broadway
- New York