While “A Friend of the Family” is an undoubtedly uncomfortable watch, that’s definitely the point.
But “A Friend of the Family” takes it to another level.
What was it like playing such a terrifying yet charming character who’s based on a real person?
You have a very emotional and quite challenging role in this series.
Were you drawn to it because it was a more serious, darker role?
Lio Tipton:Honestly, I was drawn to the cast and the filmmakers that were behind it.
That was big for me.
I would’ve done a comedy too with them.
Handling true crime delicately
You both get to work quite closely withColin Hanksand Anna Paquin in this.
What was that like?
I felt that we got so lucky.
Are you both fans of the true crime genre in general?
Lacy:It always grabs me, but I don’t seek it out.
I don’t go, “What’s the next true crime thing?”
I think [“A Friend of the Family”] is easily lumped into that category, maybe.
That’s quite the opposite of what the producers and Nick and Jan wanted to do here.
“A Friend of the Family” premieres on Peacockon Thursday, October 6 with the first four episodes.
The remaining five episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays through November 10.
