Good American Family's Mark Duplass & Imogen Faith Reid on the Series Twisty Ride

If you haven’t heard of the Natalia Grace case, buckle up because you’re in for a bumpy, twisty ride. While the Max documentary highlights all of the shocking facts of the case in detail, the general idea is as follows: an Indiana couple named Kristine and Michael Barnett adopt a little girl with dwarfism from Ukraine. Though she seems like the perfect addition to their family at first, certain behaviors Natalia exhibits make the Barnetts suspicious she may not be telling the truth about her age and have sinister motives. It’s a tricky thing to put onscreen, but showrunners Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland handle it with respect, showing various perspectives about what went down without shying away from addressing the child abuse and cruelty that occurred.

The actors take on their roles with an equal amount of care and nuance. Emmy-nominated for his role in The Morning Show (and known for his multitude of excellent indie projects like Creep and Penelope), Mark Duplass takes on the part of Michael, a well-meaning but flawed father who often bends to his wife’s will — even when that means doing unspeakable harm. Still, he does offer the occasional amount of comedic relief and levity, especially during his early interactions with Natalia, played by Imogen Faith Reid in her first TV role. Don’t let the fact this is her debut fool you — Reid is an absolute powerhouse, playing a complicated role with confidence and authenticity. She shines in every scene she’s in, though the ones she shares with Duplass are standouts.

Collider got the chance to speak with Duplass and Reid about developing their incredible chemistry. The two also revealed what they learned from one another throughout filming, how they tackled their layered characters, and more.

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