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Kyle Meredith caught up with Sam Jaeger to speak about his standout yr, balancing roles in Blumhouse’s Wolf Man and the ultimate season of The Handmaid’s Story. Pay attention above or wherever you get your podcasts.
Identified for his versatility throughout comedy (Parenthood, Take Me Dwelling) and intense drama (The Handmaid’s Story), Jaeger mentioned he’s at all times centered on discovering the humanity in his roles. In Wolf Man, he performs a person grappling with isolation and transformation, themes he famous had been impressed by the pandemic. “It’s actually a narrative a few household attempting to remain related,” Jaeger defined. “[Screenwriter and director] Leigh Whannell wrote this throughout quarantine, and you’ll really feel the load of that have.”
Jaeger additionally touched on wrapping The Handmaid’s Story, which he praised for tackling heavy, related themes. Whereas followers might crave decision, Jaeger assured viewers the finale will keep true to Margaret Atwood’s cautionary story, resisting the temptation of a neatly tied-up ending. “This isn’t a ‘fortunately ever after’ sort of story,” he emphasised.
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