![]() ![]() And for me, it helped me to not procrastinate. I mean, we had to do our 14-day quarantine in Sydney, Australia, first. Do you think that helped or improved how you related to each other as actors? Because it's such a unique circumstance. And with the help of Jonathan, our director, and with Nicole, we were able to really specify things in terms of what we really wanted to nail down.ĭAVIS: The production of this series also seems worth noting because it happened during COVID and under pretty strict COVID protocols. I - in the beginning, I had a general idea of what Tranquillum would be like. But, yeah, for the most part, I think we had a general idea. Who am I to judge or say? I'm a big sucker for wellness and health. I mean, there have been comparisons to, like, the company Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow's company, and the crazy things that they do. And I wonder if that was something that y'all thought about as you were making this show. But whatever resonates with me at the time, whatever I feel passionate about always comes down to the story, whether it be drama or comedy, and - or how I'm feeling at the time, which is, yeah, the weird thing about acting.ĭAVIS: There's something darkly funny to me about "Nine Perfect Strangers." It's a bit of a take-down of wellness culture, and wellness culture itself, I think, thrives a lot in celebrity culture, as well. I mean, I guess - my, I guess, credits or resume before "The Good Place" was the drama or action sort of credits. Does drama have more appeal to you than comedy? I think that you're more rooted in dramatic acting. And yet "Nine Perfect Strangers" is really more of a drama, maybe darkly comedic at some times, but you play a dramatic role. I'm sure a lot of our listeners got to know you as Jason Mendoza on NBC's "The Good Place," which was a really funny, funny show. Do you need me to cater for you? Absolutely.ĭAVIS: You mentioned other roles. So when I obviously found that out, you know, you kind of take it a lot more seriously than other auditions that come your way.ĭAVIS: I think you just say yes when they say Nicole Kidman's going to be in it. And I just so happened to find out that it was Nicole Kidman that was leading Tranquillum. JACITO: I think the biggest trait that Yao had was just this unwavering devotion in regards to, like, whoever was leading Tranquillum. Was it a particular line or scene or the idea of this character - this wellness consultant - that made you want to play him? Thanks for having me.ĭAVIS: So I assume you were sent a script before signing on to play Yao. Your wellness journey has begun, Frances.ĭAVIS: But things aren't as tranquil as the Tranquillum team lets on, and Yao has a lot to do with that. MANNY JACITO: (As Yao) Welcome to Tranquillum. MELISSA MCCARTHY: (As Frances Welty) Wow. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "NINE PERFECT STRANGERS") He's a calming welcome presence for the somewhat confused guests. And helping Masha's vision come to life is wellness consultant Yao, played by actor Manny Jacinto. They're watched over by their elegant and cryptic host, Masha, played by Nicole Kidman. There are nine guests at Tranquillum House ready to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. That's the premise of "Nine Perfect Strangers," a new show on Hulu. ![]()
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