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From creator and writer Abi Morgan, the Netflix series Eric follows the downward spiral of a father struggling to cope with the loss of his son. Vincent is the creator of the highly popular children’s television show Good Day Sunshine, where he focuses all his attention. When his nine-year-old son disappears on his way to school, Vincent’s guilt convinces him that if he can just get his son’s drawing of a blue monster puppet named Eric onto TV then his son will come home.
Eric TV-MA A compelling drama that follows Vincent, a father tormented by the disappearance of his young son, Edgar, in 1980s New York City. As Vincent delves into the chaotic urban landscape to find his boy, he becomes increasingly dependent on Eric, a puppet he created, to cope with his despair. Eric transforms from a mere puppet into a significant presence in Vincent's life, helping him navigate the complexities of his emotions and the challenges he faces.
Benedict Cumberbatch Had to Rehearse His Wild Night Out with 'Eric's Namesake Puppet Close Benedict, there’s a scene in episode three where you snort coke in a bathroom stall with a giant puppet, and then you dance together on a dance floor to “Gloria.” Did you rehearse all of that, or is that something you just wanted to jump in and do?
With a story that is essentially so heavy, it feels funny to keep asking you about moments with the puppets, but the fight that you also have with the puppet in the final episode, where you’re really just swinging at the air was quite something to watch. What was that like to shoot? Was it as physically exhausting as it seems like it is for your character?
HOFFMANN: Yeah, it’s where a lot of the really good writing is, and the good storytelling is these days. I do enjoy playing a character for a long period of time. It’s a different experience. It’s also a different experience with your collaborators. You get to become a family and you get to deepen your relationships. That’s one of the most beautiful parts about what we get to do. We really get to know each other in an intimate way in unusual circumstances, especially when it goes on for years.
HOFFMAN: There’s only so much that you can do and do well in an hour and a half or two hours, especially to explore multiple characters, in some capacity. It’s maybe a little bit more limited for the supporting roles, but you get to dig into more than just your hero’s true psychology in a way that I think is really exciting and, of course, much more true to a lived experience. It’s very cool.
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