Brett Goldstein is nothing like Roy Kent on ‘Shrinking.’ One powerful new episode shows why that was a good choice
Segel encouraged Goldstein to take on the role of Louis, a drastic departure physically and otherwise from the gruff, fully-bearded UK football star Roy Kent that he portrayed on the Emmy-winning “Ted Lasso” for three seasons.
‘Shrinking’s Brett Goldstein Reflects On The “Fulfilling” Challenge Of Playing “An Open Wound Of A Man”
While getting into character was understandably elaborate, in the spirit of Shrinking Season 1’s beloved therapy technique (a 15-minute cry to a moving song on repeat) Goldstein also shared his go-to sob anthem. “If you need to cry and you ain’t got time, quick! Whack on ‘Lately’ by Stevie Wonder,” the actor said with a chuckle.
‘Shrinking’ Boss Bill Lawrence Says He Almost “Blew It” With Brett Goldstein’s Season 2 Character: “In My Head, Brett Was Roy Kent”
The showrunner also unpacks the season's message of forgiveness and how it will play out for all its characters, including those played by Jason Segel, Harrison Ford and Jessica Williams.
Brett Goldstein on joining 'Shrinking': ‘If Jason Segel tells you to do something, I suggest you do it’
(SPOILER ALERT) After being a writer on season 1 of the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, former Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein ... of grumpy Roy Kent, which he says was part of the appeal. His look is a lot different, as well — Goldstein shaved off his ...
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Michael Urie Says 'Incredible Talent' Brett Goldstein's “Shrinking” Role Is 'Such a Departure from Roy Kent' (Exclusive)
"Here comes Brett Goldstein, who is an incredible talent as a writer, as a stand-up comedian, as an actor. He's right off ...
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Brett Goldstein Gives a Message for 'Ted Lasso' Fans Waiting for Season 4 (Exclusive)
While it's been reported that Ted Lasso might be coming back, a fourth season of the hit Apple TV+ series has not been ...
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Brett Goldstein’s Shrinking Season 2 Role Isn’t Just Another Roy Kent
Already blessed with an embarrassment of riches, Shrinking elected to add to its thespianic bounty anyway by bringing Segel’s fellow co-creator Brett ... Goldstein’s work as Roy Kent proved ...
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Actor Brett Goldstein on his new role, co-creating "Shrinking" and the future of "Ted Lasso"
Actor Brett Goldstein, who starred as Roy Kent on the Emmy-winning show "Ted Lasso," is taking on a new role that he says he initially didn't intend on playing. The Apple TV+ show, "Shrinking ...
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Here's who Brett Goldstein is playing on Shrinking season 2
Brett Goldstein is best known for playing the curmudgeonly footballer Roy Kent on Ted Lasso, but he's hanging up his cleats to step into a secretive role in the second season of Shrinking.
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Brett Goldstein talks new role in "Shrinking," future of "Ted Lasso"
Actor Brett Goldstein, who starred as Roy Kent on the Emmy-winning show "Ted Lasso," is taking on a new role that he says he initially didn't intend on playing. The Apple TV+ show, "Shrinking ...
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Brett Goldstein: Stepping away from Roy Kent into new ‘vulnerable’ role
Brett Goldstein is famous for his comedy - particularly Ted Lasso ... with all his heart - but really "put it all out there" with this project. "You know, Roy Kent isn't very vulnerable, at ...
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David Bowie Inspired Brett Goldstein To Take His ‘Shrinking’ Role
Brett Goldstein poses in the Getty Images Portrait Studio during ... You hope for the best. I know how to play Roy now ...