Ryan Phillippehas been one of the most loved Hollywood heartthrobs since he first rose to prominence in the late 1990s. After a variety of smaller roles, Phillippe skyrocketed into fame in 1997, after starring as Barry Cox inI Know What You Did Last Summer. From that point on, he spent the final years of the 20th century charming audiences and critics alike. In 1998, he starred in both54andPlaying by Heart,and in 1999, he cemented his place as a star by playing Sebastian Valmont inCruel Intentions.
Since then, he has been involved in countless television shows and movies.Ryan Phillippe’s latest role, however, has taken him away from his classic romantic lead and turned him into a heartwarming father figure.In his latest project,Ryan Phillippe plays an uncle who doubles as an adopted-fatherto a group of teenage outcasts, and, if streaming numbers are anything to go by, audiences are loving this new angle from a beloved actor.
Motorheads Becomes A Breakout Success On Amazon Prime
Ryan Phillippe Charms Both Car-Loving Teens And Audiences Alike
Motorheadspremiered on Prime Video on May 20, and, since then, it has become not only the most-watched TV show on Prime, but also currently the most-watched title on the service (viaFlixPatrol). In other words,Motorheadsis an overwhelming success.This is all the more impressive since it wasn’t guaranteed:Motorheadswas affected by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, and for a while, it was unclear whether the show would be able to leave development. Luckily, filming onMotorheadsbegan in April of 2024, and Phillippe was able to show off a new side of his acting talents as Logan Maddox.
Most of the time,Motorheadsfocuses on a cast of misfit teenagersand their car-centered adventures, and over the show’s 10 episodes, Logan grows into the group’s father figure. As a retired NASCAR engineer, he teaches them how to behave around cars. As the uncle of twins who just moved from Brooklyn to small-town Pennsylvania, he shows the best of what Ironwood PA has to offer. Even though it isn’t his typical role,Ryan Phillippe steals every scene in which he appears inMotorheads, and it is undeniable that his talent has played a role in the show’s shocking success.
Could There Be A Second Season?
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So far,nothing is confirmed about the future ofMotorheads.Streaming platforms like Prime Video are somewhat infamous for creating beloved shows, only to cancel them after a single season. For viewers ofMotorheadsin particular, this could be a problem - the show ends on a cliffhanger where it is unclear whether one of the show’s core characters is dead or alive. There are just a lot of questions thatMotorheadscan’t answer until some future second season.
The fact thatMotorheadshas topped Amazon’s streaming chart just days after releasing means that it is undeniably resonating with audiences.
Even though reviews forMotorheadsare somewhat mixed, a strong opening fromMotorheadsmakes it all the more likely that we will see more of Ironwood in the future. The fact thatMotorheadshas topped Amazon’s streaming chart just days after releasing means that it is undeniably resonating with audiences. Ultimately, opening numbers like these can only helpMotorheads, so, with any luck,Ryan Phillippewill return as Logan Maddox in the future.
