Rachel Weisz made a captivating appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss her role in the new limited series, "Dead Ringers." The star revealed that this is the first time she has played twins, and Colbert was curious to know if it was difficult to differentiate between the two characters.
Weisz explained that Alice Birch, the brilliant scriptwriter, created two radically different characters on the page. The twins, Beverly and Elliot, are psychologically distinct in every possible way. To illustrate how she handles scenes with herself, Weisz used the example of shooting an imagined scene on the show. She explained that she would shoot the scene as Elliot and then quickly change into Beverly to complete the scene.
To bring the dynamic between the twins to life, Weisz had acting partner Kitty Hawthorne by her side. Hawthorne, a talented actress fresh out of drama school in England, played the role of the other twin. Colbert asked Weisz if she ever had fantasies of having an identical twin, to which she replied that it would have been fun as a kid. She joked about how they could have swapped places to avoid exams or get away with mischief.
In "Dead Ringers," the twins take their deceptions to the next level. Their tricks go beyond childhood mischiefs, as Elliot procures lovers for Beverly and they often swap places. Weisz hinted at the intensity and complexity of the storyline, which explores the twins' deception of people, including a wealthy family in the show.
To give viewers a taste of the series, a clip was shown during the interview. The scene featured Elliot and Beverly traveling to Upstate New York to meet a billionaire family. The interaction with the mega-rich family resembled something out of the hit show "Succession," with monstrous characters devoid of moral fiber but with captivating dialogue.
Weisz admitted that, in addition to being a highly gifted actress, she has a penchant for comedy. Colbert praised her ability to both charm audiences in films like "The Mummy" and deliver hilarious performances. When asked about her favorite comedian or comedic inspiration, Weisz mentioned her admiration for Will Ferrell. She shared her love for his comedic roles in films like "Old School" and "Frank the Tank."
As the interview concluded, Colbert praised Weisz for her outstanding talent and humor, highlighting her Oscar-winning performance in "The Constant Gardener" as one of the greatest he has ever seen. Weisz graciously thanked him and announced that "Dead Ringers" will premiere on Prime Video the following day.
Rachel Weisz showcased her versatility and wit during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, leaving her fans eagerly awaiting the premiere of "Dead Ringers."
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