Matthew Rhys

Matthew Rhys

From In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast by Backstage

May 21, 2026 · 38 min

About this episode

Matthew Rhys discusses his new projects and shares insights on acting.

Matthew Rhys joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his new horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" and Netflix thriller "The Beast in Me." Rhys also goes long on his approach to performing, his American accent, and candid anecdotes with co-stars like Anthony Hopkins, Peter Falk, and Tom Hanks. ... Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here…

People in this episode

Host: Vinnie Mancuso

Guest: Matthew Rhys

Topics covered

  • horror-comedy
  • Netflix thriller
  • acting techniques
  • American accent
  • co-star anecdotes

Keywords

  • Matthew Rhys
  • Widow's Bay
  • The Beast in Me
  • acting
  • American accent
  • co-stars

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Backstage

Books & works: Widow's Bay, The Beast in Me

More episodes of In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast podcast page.