She knew I was shooting a show, she didnt know the subject matter. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. She had an understanding that everyone reacts differently, and that was the most important part. Wever was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York. She said in interviews that she had been intimidated by the role: "I spent so much of this shoot thinking I would come off as a fool, that nobody would buy me as this and it wouldn't be believable. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. I read a lot of stories about how different women reacted to this. But complaining now feels wrong", "Best. But its truly strange to be even trying to remember before right now. Flash forward a few years later to the state of Colorado, where Detective Karen Duvall (Merritt Wever) is interviewing a rape victim named Amber (Danielle Macdonald), whose story contains a myriad . Based on reporting from ProPublica and the Marshall Project, the series follows Marie, but also the two detectives who, much later, gave her case a chance to be solved. Thats all stuff from the outside. I thought of her as somebody who was starving for something. Merritt Wever is an American actress who got her big breakthrough with an important role in the medical drama TV series,Nurse Jackie. Then I spoke to them about it because my characters not even in the pilot script. Marvel's feedback: 'I was kinda sweaty. I think its a mix. (Matt Licari / Invision/Associated Press), Domnhall Gleeson and Merritt Wever in Run.. Shes also set for Netflixs Bird Box with Sandra Bullock. Out of all the people I know, I know about one person that came forward and someone is in jail for that. Or you arent speaking directly to the camera. Actress: Signs. Titles Unbelievable. Merritt Wever is an American actress, who earned an Emmy Award for playing the character Zoey on the Showtime series Nurse Jackie. With a medium like television, you want people to understand what people are going through, but you also want them to be engaged and rooting for a sense of hope. Edna Hendershot (Grace Rasmussen in the show), had investigated more than 100 rapes by 2011. I think its really important to know that, if you want to come forwardand it has to be your choicepeople will listen. Timberman & Beverly and Couric had been independently pursuing the rights to An Unbelievable Story of Rape and decided to join forces on the project. If you would like to talk to Joey about cheese, corgis, or Julianne Moore, follow him on Twitter or Instagram. We will all become more compassionate and learn how this can happen. 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It gave them some kind of peace or some kind of voice in it. Masters' Amy Schneider's News, Watch the 'Mission: Impossible' Movies in Order, Naomi Watts, 54, Stuns in a Poolside Bikini Photo, Leann Rimes Shares Video Montage for Anniversary, Read Erin Napier's Post about 'Home Town', Christie Brinkley = Iconic In Bareback Riding Pic, 35 Celebrity Relationships That Upset Fans. MACDONALD: Im not entirely sure how much Im allowed to say, but it was a fun role for me to get to come in and play. Toni Collette Merritt Wever Kaitlyn Dever Dale Dickey Scott Lawrence Danielle Macdonald Austin Hbert Eric Lange Elizabeth Marvel . Its all important information, but you have to fill in all the blanks by yourself. I prefer being able to go away and just dissolve myself into a character. That was an incredibly difficult scene to film. Its so important to show her smiling because thats what people often do. But again, talking about anything else than whats going on right now feels like some kind of inappropriate human betrayal. She won her second Emmy in 2018 for her turn as a pistol-packing leader of an all-female frontier town in the Netflix western Godless. Last fall, she earned raves for her understated but steely performance as Karen Duvall, a Colorado detective investigating a serial rapist in the groundbreaking Netflix series Unbelievable, and she provided some brief but vital flashes of comic relief in Noah Baumbachs Marriage Story., Ive appreciated a lot of what has come my way, she says. In one scene where Karen and Grace look through photographs of victims . It crosses everyones mind. That was my big thing. Unbelievable is streaming now on Netflix. Danielle Macdonald (who plays Amber) talks with Merritt Wever (Stacy Galbraith, in real life). And there was something about making Run that brought into focus how I had internalized those messages more than I realized. In 1998, she made her theatrical film debut in the comedy movie, All I Wanna Do,which had Kirsten Dunst and Rachael Leigh Cook. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. After that shell star opposite Jamie Bell in Skin and will appear with Emma Roberts in Paradise Hills. DANIELLE MACDONALD: When it first came to me through my agents, I hadnt heard about this case at all. Thats how I found Amber. When somebody is finally offered what it is that they crave or they need or theyve denied themselves of for a long time, they are not going to be able to keep themselves from taking it. Hopefully that has been the experience for everyone that was portrayed. Plugging a show would be tricky for any actor right now. Danielle Macdonald: It was sort of a combination of everything. So, I had to research, and now I truly understand if anyone has a reaction that doesnt instantly appeal, if thats not how I would react, it doesnt matter. She grabbed the opportunity with both hands and went on to win an Emmy Award for her work on the show. When I read the pilot, and I thought it was incredibly well-written. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. I loved seeing that aspect of it, because evidence might not be apparent and handed to youyou can still find what youre looking for. Merritt Wever went to LaGuardia High School. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 . It was an incredible experience. DM: I also looked up a lot of statistics when I was doing research. It was such a mind trip. Thats rare for me. [10], She has guest-starred on a number of TV shows, including New Girl, The Good Wife, Conviction, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Wire. It starts with that. DM: If you look up the statistics, a lot of the time society might say, Well, these people are lying. If you look at the amount of people who are assaulted versus the people that lie about it, its less than one percent or something. Only one. Wever began her career starring in low budget, independent short and feature films. We obviously had a lot of male crew members as well and they were great, but it really was a female-oriented production and I have never actually hadI hope this is correctI dont think Ive actually ever had a female DP until I worked on Unbelievable. I think I completely understood that being in that terrifying place where youre maybe a little bit on eggshells now, because youre just a little bit scared that now someone sees you differently. And later there is a scene between Amber and Karen, but Eric is there and talking with Karen about the lack of probability that this guy will be caught. DEADLINE: What made you really want this role? We want to hear from you! Danielle Macdonalds portrayal of key witness Amber Stevenson expertly conveys the unexpected aspects of trauma response, in that many people dissociate and are apparently fine instead of breaking down. In the 1880s American West, murderous outlaw gang leader Frank Griffin hunts for ex-protege Roy Goode. You can also visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat. "It is showing Amber's detectives were educated about survivors, they understand these cases, and Marie's detectives never really had cases like this before, and they didn't know.". So this would be a challenge for me anyway, but right now it is very hard for me to find my footing. Scarily, I think everyone knows someone that has been. A full body orgasm at the L.A. Phil? I had never seen anything that was so clearly from a survivors perspective, and the trauma that they go through. "[18] Many critics nonetheless noted her character as a highlight of the show. Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever, and Danielle Macdonald at an event for Unbelievable (2019) Kendall Jenner (in a Sheer Dress) & Bad Bunny Couple Up at Met Gala 2023 After Party (Photos), Met Gala 2023: See Every Celeb's Red Carpet Fashion, Full Guest List Revealed (Photos), Florence Pugh Debuts Newly Shaved Head at Met Gala 2023. Her co-star Danielle Macdonald also revealed what she thought of Marie's investigation. Merritt Carmen Wever [1] (born August 11, 1980) [2] [3] is an American actress. If you believe enough and try hard enough and work hard enough, you can find an answer. He wasnt trained. You can also find help at hotline.rainn.org. Merritt Wever and Danielle Macdonald in Unbelievable (2019) People Merritt Wever, Danielle Macdonald. I really have a strong suspicion that appreciation of Karen is a result of how much people care about Marie. And I think that that was what I really loved about this story, is there are people that are out there fighting, which is important. DEADLINE: Kaitlyn told me she was so grateful to know that having it on screen had actually served as some form of healing. They need that training and know the statistics. She was conceived via a sperm donor and raised by her mother, Georgia. Why do I have bumps all over my head? Detective Stacey Galbraith in real life, is the detective who encountered another rape accusation from a . Last week, we at TVLine revealed our 20 finalists for Performer of the Year. I was fascinated by that choice. "We're just telling the story, and we are giving the facts," Kaitlyn says. Part of my research made me think, Is this just how shes coping? Titles Unbelievable. Beth Dubber/Netflix Thats really scary. I feel like anything that comes my way is actually a side effect of both Kaitlyn as an actor and Marie the real Marie and its my gravest and deepest hope that Marie somehow knows that any of the light that gets shined on this project is really borne of a deep care for and validation of her. DM: Id carry it home with me a lot. I instantly felt . DM: Eric Lange plays the cop in the first case, and I think of how her case would have been different if he handled it. '; - Film Briefs, Get more from Deadline.com: Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Newsletter, Don't got live if you want it: 'The Voice' Season 23's frustratingly brief, previously taped Playoffs begin, 'American Idol' royal shakeup: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie to be (temporarily) dethroned by '90s queen, pop prince, Aaron Carter's ex-fiance says his 'downfall' was losing custody of son Prince: doc, Before 'Guardians,' Chris Pratt says he was crushed by rejections for 'Captain America' and 'Thor.' I learned a lot about this show. I wrote her something along the lines of I cant be that girl for you. Danielle Macdonald. We also meet Detective Karen Duvall (Merritt Wever), whose investigation into the rape of another young woman (Danielle Macdonald's Amber) leads her to an open case in a different. Featured Image by Thomas Attila Lewis / Flickr / CC BY-2.0. I move with ease. There was something about this audition process that sadly, and even upsettingly, forced me to come to terms with how much Id internalized certain ideas of who can be what. Unbelievable remains one of the best limited series of the year, and it has a real shot at being a major contender at this years Emmy Awards. When her character was killed off in the 6th season of. Danielle Macdonald Rich Fury Getty Images DEADLINE: I talked to creator Susannah Grant and director Lisa Cholodenko about their aim to portray realistic trauma response, and getting away from the expectation that youre supposed to look upset post-assault for it to have been real. 4 of 156. I was raised by my mother, who was a single mother by choice. But theres something about the way that our business works, and the way that as actors were dependent on other people seeing us a certain way and choosing us, allowing us to do our work, that can sometimes make it OK for people to tell you those things very directly to your face. It was one of those strange things where you put something out and it comes back to you. Danielle Macdonald and Kaitlyn Dever strike a pose alongside their co-star Merritt Wever while attending the cast and crew screening of their Netflix series Unbelievable held at The. Amber is very calm and very courteous to her. And I think its incredible that she allowed that in the first place. Merritt Wever. Its a way of coping. I think that really broke my heart. Performances we love: In Netflixs Unbelievable, Merritt Wever delivers not so much a performance as a near-spiritual service to the message of the series. I was definitely thinking about her honestly, throughout filming. So, I didnt expect to hear anything, and I completely understand and respect that because this is such a personal situation. Wever played a lead role in 2017's miniseries Godless as Mary Agnes McNue, a tough leader of a female-dominated town. She grabbed the opportunity with both hands and went on to win an Emmy Award for her work on the show. Listen to what they have to say. I have a really thick skull and I can take it. Senior Editor, Editorial Business Development, 'Unbelievable' Star Kaitlyn Dever Speaks Out About the Portrayal of Police in the Netflix Series, The Heartbreaking True Story of Marie Adler, 'NCIS' Fans, Mark Harmon Made a Huge Career Move, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Youre smiling in a lot of moments when we first see you. She almost seems to be apologetic for making a fuss and it feels like such a thing thats been ingrained in women, to downplay their pain, to always be helpful. What's more, of the sexual violence crimes not reported to police from 2005 to 2010, 13% believed the police would not do anything to help, according to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). So, the fact that that is a reality, the fact that we all know that, we know that there are all these untold stories. And then when the relationship ends, it feels like you dont have access to it anymore. It was his characters second-ever rape case. After all, a review of research from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) finds that the prevalence of false reporting is very low between 2 and 10%. Thats terrifying and changes the course of your reaction. He is a proud member of GALECA, Critics Choice, and HCA. Starred in "Cavedweller", off-Broadway, with Dee Dee O'Connell. I got to live in this sweet spot where I was able to pay my bills and get some really fulfilling, amazing jobs, but didnt really have to participate in this sidecar. Instead, she's at home. We were in that car and we couldnt have the AC on because of sound, and then youre like, Okay, were in the right circumstances for this.. I remember getting uncomfortable with that because I think the truth is a little more complicated and a little sadder. I found it difficult at first, because she seemed fine. . You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. I dont think we ever know how we react until we are in that situation. A native of Bethlehem, Pa., she graduated from Georgetown University and holds a masters degree from New York University. When they cast me, I wanted to make sure that they werent mistaking me for someone else. Everyone experiences very different reactions, and this show does that beautifully. "We have to treat these kind of cases more singularly.". I dont think his character is a bad person, but these people arent trainedtheyre not taught. 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It was a no-brainer for me. The team behind Netflix's upcoming limited series 'Unbelievable,' based on a ProPublica story and a 'This American Life' episode about intersecting rape investigations, talks about how the TV show . The Netflix series Unbelievable brings together a group of actresses including Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Dale Dickey and Danielle MacDonald. Co-written by Grant, who will serve as showrunner, Michael Chabon (John Carter) & Ayelet Waldman (Applebaum), Unbelievable is based on The Marshall Project and ProPublica Pulitzer Prize-winning December 2015 article, An Unbelievable Story of Rape, written by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong, and the This American Life radio episode about the same case, Anatomy of Doubt. It tells the true story of Marie, a teenager who was charged with lying about having been raped, and the two female detectives who followed a twisting path to arrive at the truth. As she notes several times over the course of an hourlong phone call, the gravity of the headlines has made it even harder for her to discuss her work and its challenges. I figure well just find our way together, but I almost feel embarrassed.. We just collaborated on set and went from there. Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever and Toni Collette star in this Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated drama inspired by true events. While Kaitlyn Dever (who plays Marie Adler in the Netflix series) tells GoodHousekeeping.com that she hoped Unbelievable would "start a conversation," she doesn't think the series necessarily "vilifies" the two male cops. DEADLINE: I know Kaitlyn Dever, who plays the lead role of Marie Adler, heard Marie got some closure from seeing the show. And even though this is happening all over the world, Im homesick and heartsick for my city., In Run, Wever stars as Ruby, a dissatisfied housewife who reunites with college boyfriend Billy (Domnhall Gleeson) for a spontaneous cross-country adventure. I dont want to say wary because that feels judgmental of people who are more comfortable with it. While it could be conceived that their genders made all the difference, for Danielle Macdonald, who portrays Amber in Unbelievable, it's more so about being educated. Thats important, because when we see someone who is sexually assaulted or raped, we assume they have to react a specific way. In the pivotal role of Amber Stevenson, Macdonald manages to convey so much with little screen time. Details of Macdonalds character are not being revealed. Im struggling to feel appropriate taking up space right now you know what I mean? Im spending days like I normally would and then Im called on set for three or so days. That meant a lot to me, to have that trust placed in me, and a lot to hear someones story, and just know that people listened to her and she did get justice. ", 21 episodes: Season 1 Episodes 1-14; Episodes 16-22, 8 episodes: Season 2 Episodes 21-25; Season 3 Episodes 1-3, Season 11 Episode 4: "May Cause the Exact Thing You're Taking This to Avoid", Season 1 Episode 5: "The Woman Who Was Fed by a Duck", This page was last edited on 28 April 2023, at 07:12. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Merritt Wever was supposed to be on the promotional circuit for her HBO comedy Run this month, hitting the red carpet and dutifully fielding questions at press junkets. You didnt get to meet the real Amber, but have you heard any reactions at all? 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. MACDONALD: From what little I knew about the relationship with Eric, I know how she didnt want to tell anyone at first. I feel like the. She appeared as a guest on the following television shows: Conviction, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Wire. I knew they were going to tell these stories the right way. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Education, Ethnicity I know that Amber is not her real name. Grant, Chabon, Waldman, Timberman, Beverly and Couric executive produce. ), Michael J. I gotta go. I finally found myself in a room of people who werent telling me that I couldnt do this or couldnt be that. And I tried to embrace that permission. Patti Cake$ star Danielle Macdonald has been cast opposite Toni Collette, Merritt Wever and Kaitlyn Dever in Unbelievable, an eight-episode Netflix limited series from Erin Brockovich writer . And I dont think theres anything wrong with that, and if this show that we made not long ago at all, but at a very different time and in a very different world, can provide that to people, thats our pleasure. It feels like another time.. It makes you wonder how many people you know whove experienced this and been disbelieved. Steve Rider, the commander of Lynnwoods Criminal Investigations Division, also called Maries case a major failing. Still, no one in the Lynnwood Police Department faced disciplinary action. Merritt Wever's birth took place on August 11, 1980, in Manhattan, New York City, USA. Hats! I know multiple people that have been, and it gives me a better understanding and maybe that means I dont understand what theyve been through, you know what I mean? Coming into a show, youre snippets. You cant have someone who was in narcotics work on that. Danielle Macdonald, left, and Merritt Wever in Unbelievable on Netflix. Along with Colette's character, the pair work together to link their Colorado case to Marie's. The actor is best known for. She has also played supporting roles in such films as Michael Clayton (2007), Birdman (2014), and Marriage Story (2019). I thought that was something amazing. They sent me the pilot script, which Im not in. [10], Wever is perhaps best known for her role as Zoey Barkow in the series Nurse Jackie, which premiered on Showtime in June 2009. I need to do this and this and then thisits the only way I know Ill be on top of my own stress. Im also a bit of an introvert in an extroverts profession. It's based on a true story about a young woman named Marie who was sexually assaulted and pressured by the police into recanting her story. Entertainment Weekly titled its review of Godless "Merritt Wever rides tall in Netflix's Godless" and wrote that "no one is more electric than the always extraordinary Merritt Wever". UmI gotta go. Anything thats like, Woe is me is, like, turning my stomach right now. Kayla Keegan leads Good Housekeepings editorial growth strategies in the partnership, news, social, branded, membership and newsletter spaces. For example, theres a snippet where the real person that Merritt plays says that when she met Ambers charactershe was completely fine. Is it the cop she has and how understanding she is? 14 of 124. Jeffrey Mason and Jerry Rittgarn. You have to remember that the characters life is continuing.
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