‘White Lotus’ Star Murray Bartlett Cast in ‘Physical’ as Rose Byrne’s Rival (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comMarc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorGet ready for the possibility of Murray Bartlett in short-shorts and leg warmers.“The White Lotus” star tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast that he has been cast in Season 2 of “Physical,” the Apple TV Plus series starring Rose Byrne as Sheila, a 1980s San Diego housewife who begins to find herself after being introduced to aerobics.“The writing in this season is really fantastic,” Bartlett says. “That stuff that I get to do is really fun, but it’s twisted and smart.
It’s interesting because it’s got that whole like ’80s fun thing, but there’s a depth to this show that’s really moving.”Bartlett wasn’t able to share too much about his character when we spoke, but Apple has now provided some details.
He’ll play Vincent “Vinnie” Green, a charismatic fitness instructor, weight loss guru and late-night infomercial pioneer. He and Sheila are both friends and rivals who struggle privately with personal demons.
Bartlett certainly knows how to play a character with demons. In “White Lotus,” he stars as resort manager Armond, whose life implodes when he falls off the wagon.
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