Matthew Rhys ‘Feels Bad’ He Won Emmy Before Famous Wife
Podcast: Obsessed: The PodcastPublished On: Sat May 30 2026
Description: Emmy-winning actor Matthew Rhys joins Obsessed to talk about his addictive new Apple TV+ horror-comedy Widow’s Bay, why the genre-bending series pushed him out of his comfort zone, and how he balanced scares with comedy. He also reflects on The Americans, working with his wife Keri Russell, auditioning for James Bond, playing George Carlin in Saturday Night, and the unforgettable acting lessons he learned from icons like Sally Field, Anthony Hopkins, and Peter Falk. Plus, Rhys shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from his career — including the disastrous Shakespeare performance that still haunts him to this day. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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