Goode Rewatch - Week 51 - ‘The Offer’ [2022]
This 10 part tv series is about the making of ‘The Godfather’ movie. It’s a fascinating, sometimes funny, sometimes unbelievable and absorbing story about the people involved and the trials they had to go through to get the movie made. The action centres around the producer, Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.
Matthew Goode plays the head of Paramount Studios, Robert Evans. Evans is a bit of a Hollywood legend and so Matthew had a real challenge on his hands to pull off his portrayal of this well known and quirky character.
Matthew really did his homework and worked hard on getting this character right and it shows. He nails every nuance of Robert Evan’s larger than life personality and physicality. Matthew’s accent, vocal quirks and delivery of the fantastic lines were so good even people that knew Bob Evans heaped praise on his performance.
Bob has an interesting story arc in the series. He’s flying high with his success at the beginning and then gradually his life unravels in a story parallel to the making of the movie. Watching Matthew take us through the roller coaster of emotions was an acting masterclass. He was ROBBED of an Emmy for this role - one of his best so far that stretched him as an actor. You can just tell that, despite all the filming hardships due to Covid, he loved this role.
I can’t recommend this enough. Personally I think the series started a bit slow in the first episode but stick with it coz it really gets going soon after and you will love this show and Matthew in it. It’s available on Paramount + and DVD/blu ray. Don’t forget that if you have a Sky Cinema pass in the UK then Paramount + is free.
