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After reading an article titled 'The Haunting of a Dream House' in 'The Cut' magazine, Ryan Murphy weighed in on the welfare of his family. The idea of maintaining the safety of his loved ones was the premise of the series 'The Watcher', that and the extent to which people were willing to go to protect their loved ones from him. The article ended up becoming one of the most exciting series on Netflix and the price of this platform paid 300 million dollars to hire Murphy.
“When reading the report, I instantly thought of my family. We live in a very safe world where no one trusts anyone. That was what motivated me to write this series,” Murphy said during the promotional day organized by the company to speak with him and the protagonists of the series.
For Naomi Watts it was her first experience as an actress with the creator and screenwriter, but it will not be the only one, since she has signed to star in the second season of 'Feud'.
“When Ryan Murphy knocks on your door, it's a great day. A good opportunity for your career and no matter what you call for, it's always a great deal. I read the article in 'The Cut' when he offered me the part, as I wasn't familiar with this story, which is strange because I live in New York and everyone I asked knew the facts. Anyone could be against it in this same situation”, admitted the Australian actress.
Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale, her husband in 'The Watcher' – Netflix
'The Watcher' tells the story of Nora (Naomi Watts) and Dean (Bobby Cannavale) Braddock, a couple who move with their two children to a beautiful house in Westfield, New Jersey. After arriving at the idyllic home, the Braddocks begin receiving anonymous letters from a stalker who goes by the pseudonym 'The Watcher'. “Nora needs to feel comfortable in this new neighborhood, because she is a bit insecure and that connectivity with the community makes her feel comfortable. The best thing about playing these characters is that you don't use all the information from the beginning. We did not know what was going to happen to them and we could not formulate them. As performers, we've had a lot to discover. For me, it's been a very authentic experience," Watts revealed.
In the first letter, 'The Watcher' threatens to kidnap the couple's two children, and as more letters arrive, Nora and Dean try to unravel the mystery, questioning everyone around them, including their strange neighbors. After starring in 'Mulholland Drive' and 'The Ring', Watts returns to terror with a series tailored to him. “This is not my first foray into this genre. In fact, I love watching these kinds of movies and series because I'm a fan of them. When I did 'Mulholland Drive' my career changed, I stopped being a jobless actress in Los Angeles. Then, with 'The Ring' other types of opportunities will arise. But I've been out of offers for a long time and I'm glad the break away from terror is over," Watts confessed.
double standards
At 54, the actress has attacked the industry's double standards between men and women. “I think we should all be comfortable with the idea of getting old. In Hollywood, men and women are not treated the same. In fact, men are not asked about their age.”
The actress has spread several notes in addition to networks celebrating the seismic hormonal event that is menopause. One of her manifestos is a recap of Kristin Scott Thomas' monologue on season 2 of 'Fleabag' and she is, not coincidentally, launching Stripes, a new menopausal beauty brand. “I am leaving my professional and personal comfort zone, but I feel great. I think fear is a fabulous emotion that I like to work with because it is so encompassing. Perhaps I am ruled by my fears, but they are worth examining. Thanks to my work understanding many emotions, many of my fears”.
After spending time thinking about her career, Watts looks to the future with optimism and determination, prepared to build a support system for actresses who, like her, reach the threshold of 50 willing to maintain the same professional energy. “I believe that through the stories and the way we tell them, things can be changed. How to feel age and menopause requires examination and a major exercise in innovation. I think that women at 50 are in a vibrating moment in their lives and nothing ends for us.
