Interview with Eric Petersen (Kevin McRoberts from "Kevin Can F**k Himself")
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Episode Title: Interview with Eric Petersen (Kevin McRoberts from "Kevin Can F Himself")
Eric Petersen, known for his role as the affable but oblivious Kevin McRoberts on AMC's "Kevin Can F**K Himself," recently sat down for an interview to discuss his experience on the show.
In the interview, Petersen shared insights into how he approached playing the sitcom version of Kevin, a character designed to be a stereotypical sitcom husband. He revealed that his main task was to portray Kevin as static and unchanging, even as the other characters around him underwent significant development. Furthermore, this deliberate lack of growth highlighted the show's exploration of sitcom tropes and the contrast between Kevin's perception of reality and the darker reality experienced by his wife, Allison.
Additionally, the actor discussed the challenges of playing a character who remains essentially the same throughout the series, despite the turmoil and changes around him. He noted that while it was fun to portray Kevin's obliviousness, it was also a unique challenge as an actor to resist the urge to infuse the character with more depth and growth.
Ultimately, Petersen's portrayal of Kevin McRoberts is a crucial component of "Kevin Can F**K Himself," contributing to the show's commentary on sitcom conventions and the stark contrast between the two worlds it presents.
Host: Maria @mariawatcheseverything
Guest: Eric Petersen (Actor)
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction and welcome
00:00:06 About the Temple of Geek Podcast
00:00:38 Introducing Eric Peterson
00:01:08 Maria thanks Eric for his work publicizing the show
00:01:10 Overview of "Kevin Can F Himself"
00:01:46 What it's like to play the infamous Kevin
00:02:48 How Eric approached the character of Kevin
00:07:11 Eric's background in multi-cam sitcom acting
00:09:52 How the show subverts expectations
00:10:51 How the show was pitched to Eric
00:16:00 Storylines Eric wishes he was part of
00:16:59 Characters that inspired Eric's portrayal of Kevin
00:18:29 Eric's favorite sitcoms
00:20:13 How being part of the show changed the way Eric views sitcoms
00:25:01 The show's unexpected popularity on Netflix
00:28:31 The decision to keep Kevin in the multi-cam world until the end of the show
00:32:48 Eric's thoughts on the theories surrounding Kevin's death
00:36:51 What Eric hopes people take away from the show
00:38:57 What it was like working with Annie Murphy and the rest of the cast
00:40:58 Where the show was filmed
00:43:36 Eric's current projects
00:46:11 Where to follow Eric online
00:46:26 Conclusion and thank you to listeners
Where
Eric Petersen on Instagram: @EricPete
Eric Petersen on TikTok: @EricPeterson44
Eric Petersen's fashion Instagram: @ThePortlyGentleman
The show is currently available to stream on Netflix.
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