Manhunt - Anthony Boyle on history lessons from The Simpsons, inhabiting real life characters & more

Anthony Boyle is interviewed for AppleTV+'s Manhunt The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, new true crime drama also stars Anthony Boyle, Lovie Simone, Will Harrison, Brandon Flynn, Patton Oswalt, Matt Walsh, and Hamish Linklater.

0:00: 🎭 Actor Anthony Boyle discusses portraying real-life characters, feeling a sense of responsibility, and lack of prior knowledge on historical events.
0:24: Portraying real people feels like a normal responsibility, striving for accuracy.
1:08: Lack of prior knowledge on historical events like American Studies and independence.
1:59: 🎭 Exploring the delusional and egotistical nature of John Wilkes Booth, a famous American actor. John Wilkes Booth's delusion and egomania portrayed through his belief in being a king or president despite reality.
2:06: Booth's grandiose self-image captured in a striking photo where he exudes confidence and arrogance.
2:17: The fascination with Booth's delusion and ego, emphasizing his belief in his own greatness even in dire situations.
2:36: 🎥 Anthony Boyle discusses parallels between historical events and current political climate in America, and his desire to play a character with internet access. Filming in Savannah, Georgia, during protests to remove Confederate statues and rise of racist manifestos online
3:15: Desire to play a character with internet access after portraying historical figures in period dramas


Linda Marric asks the questions.

Plot: Based on The New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning non-fiction book from author James L. Swanson, “Manhunt” is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history, the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Starring alongside Menzies are Anthony Boyle (“Tetris,” “The Plot Against America”), Lovie Simone (“Greenleaf”), Will Harrison (“Daisy Jones & The Six”), Brandon Flynn (“13 Reasons Why”), Damian O’Hare (“Hatfields & McCoys”), Glenn Morshower (“The Resident”), Patton Oswalt (“A.P. Bio”), Matt Walsh (“Veep”), and Hamish Linklater (“The Big Short”).

Manhunt makes its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, March 15, and new episodes will debut Fridays, culminating in the finale on April 19, 2024.

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