With the limited seriesGodlessnow streaming on Netflix, I recently sat down withScoot McNairyandMerritt Weverfor an exclusive interview. They talked about how great it was to have one person writing and directing the entire series (Scott Frank), what excited them about the series, why it’s perfectly suited for Netflix, how every aspect of the production design is fantastic and the show doesn’t have a weak link, what would surprise people to learn about the making of the show, and a lot more.
If you’re not familiar withGodless, the seven episode series is set out west in the 1880s and tells the tale of an outlaw named Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels), whose murderous band is hunting down Roy Goode (Jack O’Connell), one of their own who turned on their brotherhood. As Roy hides out in a New Mexican mining town run by women, he meets the tough widow Alice Fletcher (Michelle Dockery), and the two prepare alongside the rest of the town for what will be an ultimate showdown as Griffin’s men arrive.Godlessalso starsThomas Brodie-Sangster,Jeremy Bobb,Sam Waterston,Kim Coates, andChristiane Seidel.Godlessis executive produced bySteven Soderbergh.
I got to watch the entire series before doing this interview and am happy to report the show is fantastic. Loaded with great performances, incredible production design, and all around excellence from all departments, I absolutely recommend checking out the series when you get the chance.
Check out what Scoot McNairy and Merritt Wever had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis. For more on the series you canread Chris Cabin’s revieworwatch my interview with Jeff Daniels.
Scoot McNairy and Merritt Wever:
Here’s the official synopsis forGodless:
Notorious criminal Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels) and his gang of outlaws are on a mission of revenge against Roy Goode (Jack O’Connell), a son-like protégé who betrayed the brotherhood. While on the run, Roy seeks refuge with hardened widower Alice Fletcher (Michelle Dockery), an outcast herself, in a worn-down, isolated mining town of La Belle, NM — governed mainly by women. When word reaches La Belle that Griffin is headed their way, the town bands together to defend against the murderous gang in a lawless western frontier.
