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Pluribus brought actress Rhea Seehorn into a new territory that she never expected to explore.
The Apple TV series needed her to play golf on screen, which was something she had never tried before in her life. A recent behind-the-scenes interview reveals her discussing how she learnt the sport for her role in the thriller. She worked with golf instructor Tracey Ivie to get ready for her scenes on the course.
The actress said she learned some basic skills during their time together, but her training period was short. Her honest words reveal the challenges actors face in learning new skills for their work within a limited timeframe. Seehorn wanted to make her performance look real, even though she jokes about not being very good at the sport. The training was tough, but it was needed for her character in Pluribus. She gave it her best effort despite the challenges.
During a recent interview for Apple TV+, when creator Vince Gilligan read a question about whether Seehorn took golf lessons, she answered,
"I did. I took golf lessons, not as many as I needed but I took as many as I could."
Taking golf lessons for her role in Pluribus
When Gilligan asked if she really learned golf for the show, Seehorn said yes right away without any doubt.
"I did,"
She said with a straightforward tone. She explained that she took golf lessons but wished she could have had more sessions. There just weren't enough hours in the day to fit everything in. Her teacher, Tracey Ivie, showed her the basics during their limited sessions together.
The actress tried to learn the most essential parts instead of trying to be perfect at everything. She knew that mastering golf completely was not possible in such a short time. Her focus stayed on what would work best for the camera and the scenes she needed to film. This practical approach helped her make the most of the time she had available.
Mastering the fundamentals in Pluribus
Seehorn acquired some key skills during her training that made a significant difference on set. She learned how to stand correctly which is one of the first things any golfer needs to know.
This made her scenes look believable to anyone watching the show. She also learned how to hit the ball, which may sound simple but can be challenging for beginners. This was a big win for someone who had never played the game before starting this role.
"I was able to do the stance fairly well and hit the ball instead of missing it every time," she explained during the interview.
But she made it clear that was about all she could manage to learn. Anything more complicated than those basic moves was too much to pick up during the filming of Pluribus. She accepted this limitation and worked within it. Her realistic view of her own abilities helped her stay focused on what mattered most.
Golfing in quotation marks
Gilligan noticed something funny in the show's promotional material that caught his attention. The word "golf" was surrounded by quotation marks when referring to what she did on screen. This made Seehorn laugh out loud because it was completely accurate. When asked if those marks fit her actual skill level, she agreed quickly without hesitation.
"That's pretty much my golfing Should be in quotation marks. Yes," she said with a big smile on her face.
The reality of preparing for demanding roles
Her honest words reveal what actors experience when learning new skills for their roles. They often get just weeks or months to learn things that take most people years to master properly. Seehorn handled this challenge with a clear head about what she could actually achieve.
She didn't pretend to be an expert or claim skills she didn't have. She accepted being a beginner and made peace with that fact. This honesty makes her work in Pluribus even better and more impressive to viewers. She knew what she couldn't do, but still gave the role everything it needed from her. Her performance benefited from this grounded approach to the challenge she faced.
Behind the scenes of the authenticity of Pluribus
The behind-the-scenes video lets viewers see how Pluribus came together through hard work. It proves that small details matter a lot when making a show feel authentic and convincing. Seehorn took golf lessons because she cared deeply about doing good work for the production. She put in real effort and sweat to understand what her character needed to do on screen. This dedication shows in the final product that audiences get to watch.
Her story also shows something bigger about the acting profession in general. Actors learn new things all the time for their various jobs and roles. Some learn to ride horses for westerns. Others learn to play music for biopics. Seehorn's golf story is just like these other examples of actor dedication. She knew enough to look authentic without faking it or cutting corners.
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Pluribus gets better because of the real effort Seehorn puts into her work every single time she performs.
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