Meghann Fahy Is OK Being Typecast in “Bodies in the Water” Shows

Meghann Fahy Is OK Being Typecast in “Bodies in the Water” Shows

As a devoted fan of Meghann Fahy, I must say her foray into murder mystery shows has left me utterly intrigued and entertained! From the enigma that was Jennifer Coolidge’s character in White Lotus season two to the current whodunnit in Perfect Couple, it seems Fahy has a knack for playing the deceased.


Meghann Fahy’s current work focuses on murder mysteries, and there’s a strong connection running through her most popular recent productions.

Warning: If you haven’t seen the 2022 Season 2 of White Lotus on HBO, here comes a potential spoiler! In the Sicily-set episode of Mike White’s show, Fahy’s character was the one who found a body on the shore. The initial scene concealed the person’s identity, launching a season-long mystery that ultimately revealed Jennifer Coolidge as the victim.

And now, a spoiler alert for anyone who hasn’t started bingeing Netflix‘s Perfect Couple: That series, which released all episodes Sept. 5, kicks off with Fahy being found dead in the water, kicking off another season-long mystery about who killed her charachter. (If you want to know the reveal, head here.)

As I shared on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show,” I’ve found my groove with this gaming genre and it feels like everything is falling into place. From now on, it’s all about immersing myself further, and let’s just say there will be a lot of virtual bodies in the water!

In her late-night talk on Tuesday, she unveiled the behind-the-scenes tricks of portraying a deceased character in Hollywood films. She concurred with Fallon that it was permissible to reveal the plot twist of the show since “Perfect Couple” has gained significant popularity through streaming within just two weeks of its release.

She clarified about the process called lifecasting, which involved creating a dead body double for her using makeup and special effects. Over six hours, two types of silicone were gradually poured over her, applied in sections (lower and upper halves). Then, plaster was added on top. However, she found the most challenging part to be when they worked on the head.

They displayed photographs of the makeup department’s work during Fahy’s molding procedure, creating a remarkably realistic duplicate. Fahy herself also shared an image taken on set, featuring her alongside this doppelganger.

She described the double take as something difficult to put into words, explaining it as a peculiar sensation to observe one’s own body in real space.

In conversation about a scene from “White Lotus” featuring a deceased character, Fahy disclosed an accidental incident where she unintentionally struck her co-star Coolidge in the face during filming.

She expressed her discomfort, saying, “I really felt awful.” They had planned to take a shot of her foot touching someone underwater, but she couldn’t locate the person, so it seemed like they were drifting around, waiting for her foot to approach their vicinity. Unfortunately, she accidentally hit them in the face instead. As they surfaced, she was shocked and exclaimed, “Oh my God, I’m so sorry!” To her surprise, the person responded calmly, mimicking Calvin Coolidge, “Hey man, you gotta just go for it. Don’t worry about me.

Fahy discussed the complex dance routine that starts in the film “Perfect Couple,” confessing it was quite a challenge to master those dance steps. Speaking about her move during the sequence, she said, “If you can’t win or join, then create your own path.” She later showed Fallon the choreography for that number, which the cast performs while dancing along with Meghan Trainor’s “Criminals” as their tune.

As a gaming aficionado, I recently learned that Susanne Bier, who brought Elin Hilderbrand’s murder-mystery tale to life on Netflix, shared with The Hollywood Reporter how the catchy musical opening sequence, filmed in just an hour and a half, was intentionally crafted to strike a comedic chord with the audience. Amidst the grim backdrop of a series revolving around a murder at its core, this upbeat tune serves as a clever way to balance the darker elements with a dose of humor.

I believed the title sequence should evoke an atmosphere where viewers can indulge and enjoy this series,” I expressed. “The sight of numerous individuals dancing brings about a sense of joy, and for our complex characters, sharing such a moment felt fittingly appropriate.

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2024-09-17 22:25