Malin Åkerman on Playing a Juicy Texas Socialite in "The Hunting Wives"

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Actor Malin Åkerman stars as Margo Banks, a vibrant and confident Texas socialite in the new Crave and USA Network series "The Hunting Wives". Based on May Cobb's bestselling mystery thriller, the show follows Sophie, a shy mom who becomes embroiled in a world of swinging and drama when she meets Margo and her crew. Åkerman opens up about her experience playing the complex and multifaceted Margo, discussing the show's themes of sexual freedom and the importance of breaking down societal taboos.

Key Takeaways:

  • Åkerman describes Margo as a "juicy" character, with multiple dimensions and a strong presence on screen, bringing a sense of excitement and freedom to the role.
  • The actor notes that Margo's confidence and forwardness are traits that she admires and identifies with, particularly in the context of exploring themes of queerness and swinging.
  • Åkerman sees Margo as a character who blurs the lines of traditional relationships and societal expectations, advocating for greater freedom and acceptance in these areas.
  • During filming, Åkerman notes that she learned about the cultural significance of big hair in Texan culture, with the phrase "the higher the hair, the closer to God" becoming a recurring joke on set.
  • Åkerman expresses her gratitude for the emotional maturity she's seeing in younger generations, particularly in the way they discuss and explore their emotions.
  • The actor reveals that she was a professional figure skater in her youth, competing nationally in Canada, and still enjoys skating on occasion.
  • Åkerman shares her Canadian upbringing and the apologetic nature that still lingers, despite her time living in Los Angeles.
  • The actor chooses the moment she first held her son in her arms as the scene she'd want to live in again, calling it a "wild experience" to give birth and hold her child for the first time.

Statistics:

  • The new Crave and USA Network series "The Hunting Wives" is an 8-part adaptation of May Cobb's bestselling mystery thriller.
  • Malin Åkerman stars as Margo Banks, a Texas socialite with multiple dimensions and a strong presence on screen.
  • The series explores themes of sexual freedom and the importance of breaking down societal taboos, particularly in the context of queerness and swinging.
  • Åkerman competed nationally in figure skating in Canada before turning to acting.
  • The actor has lived in Los Angeles for some time and has undergone a transformation in her Canadian accent and behaviors.
  • In the 1998 Japanese film "After Life," when people die they get to pick a happy scene from their life that they get to live in forever.

Sources:

  • "The Hunting Wives" on Crave and USA Network
  • May Cobb's bestselling mystery thriller "The Hunting Wives"
  • "After Life" (1998 Japanese film)