A star fromFor All Mankindhas joined the cast of Apple TV’s upcoming psychological thriller,Imperfect Women, with Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and more. Based on the novel of the same name by Araminta Hall, Apple TV’s upcoming series is an unconventional psychological thriller that examines a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship between three women. The show was originally announced last month and has alreadycast Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara as its three leads, though it’s unknown which characters they will be playing.
Now, the Apple TV+ series has added another star. According toVariety,For All Mankindstar Joel Kinnaman has joined the cast ofImperfect Women. It is confirmed that Kinnaman will play the role of Robert in the series.
What Joel Kinnaman’s Casting Means For Imperfect Women
Who Is He Playing?
InImperfect Womenby Araminta Hall,Joel Kinnaman’s characterRobert is a respected human rights lawyerwhose seemingly perfect life unravels after Nancy is found murdered. Though he initially appears as a grieving spouse, Robert’s character becomes increasingly complex. He was aware of Nancy’s affair and, following her death, began a relationship with her close friend, Eleanor. This entanglement exposes deep fractures in the decades-long friendship between Eleanor, Nancy, and Mary, uncovering hidden resentments and secrets that challenge their perceptions of each other.
With Joel Kinnaman joining the cast,Imperfect Womenis shaping up to be another star-studded series for Apple TV+. Elisabeth Moss has received a whopping 15 Emmy nominations, all but one for her performances asPeggy Olson in AMC’sMad Menand Offred in Hulu’sThe Handmaid’s Tale. Kerry Washington is also a nine-time Emmy nominee, namely for ABC’sScandal. Kate Mara doesn’t have as many Emmy nods, but she was nominated once for Netflix’sHouse of Cards.
Kinnaman will fit in nicely alongside the titular trio.Imperfect Womenmarks his second Apple TV+ seriesafterFor All Mankind, one of the streamer’s most successful shows, in which he stars as astronaut Ed Baldwin. Otherwise, Kinnaman also appeared inHouse of Cards, playing Republican presidential candidate Will Conway in seasons 4 and 5. In film, he appeared in bothSuicide Squadmovies and the 2014RoboCopremake.
Our Take On Joel Kinnaman’s Casting In Imperfect Women
Is He A Good Casting Choice?
Based on Joel Kinnaman’s past performances, he seems to be a compelling choice for the role of Robert inImperfect Women. Though he’s perhaps best known as an action star, he’s proven his range before by playing several layered, morally complex, and charming characters – traits that seem essential to Robert’s arc. He should turn in another understated but strong performance, which will be necessary to stand out among the three leads inImperfect Women.
