Perry Mason‘s eponymous private eye was first pegged for Robert Downey Jr., but eventually Matthew Rhys (The Americans) landed the role in HBO’s new reboot of the classic TV sleuth.
A step down in terms of star power, yes, but the Welshman fits Perry’s grubby aesthetic perfectly. If only the writing were better, then the possibility of RDJ hunting down criminals might not feel like such a missed opportunity.Set in Los Angeles during the Great Depression, Perry Mason’s production values are top notch – a grand, smoky atmosphere is created by director Tim Van Patten, who helms the early episodes just like he did for Game Of Thrones.
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