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Graziadaily
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Outfits From We Were Liars Are Perfect: Here's Where To Shop The Exact Looks
Staud, Paolo Linen-Blend Midi Dress Reiss, Asher Wave-Trim Crepe Midi Dress Tory Burch, TY7201U 199573 Sunglasses Le Specs, Women's Air Heart Sunglasses Polo Ralph Lauren, Cable-Knit Cotton Polo Shirt Polo Ralph Lauren, Cable-Knit Polo Shirt Tanya Taylor, Sleeveless Striped Cody Dress COS, Boat-Neck Gathered Midi Dress Polo Ralph Lauren, Navy Deep Scoop Bralette Polo Ralph Lauren, Blue High Leg Scoop Bikini Briefs H&M, Push-Up Triangle Bikini Top H&M, Tie Tanga Bikini Bottoms DÔEN, Dianne Floral-Print Dress Albaray, Yellow Spot Mini Dress Reformation, Sheri Linen Dress Gap x DÔEN, Red Eyelet Shift Mini Dress Levi's, 501 Original Shorts Damson Madder, Betty Swimsuit Reformation, Bahia One Piece Swimsuit All Saints, Sonny Drawcord Side Mini Dress Mango, Flared Dress With Gathered Body Le Scarf, Striped-Print Silk Scarf Frame, The Cable Polo Dress Gant, Shield Pique Polo Dress House of CB, Evelina Strawberry-Embroidered Wool Cardigan Superga, 2790 Flatform Trainers A fever dream of a 2014 summer read that haunted Tumblr dashboards and book clubs alike, We Were Liars , a story of privilege, memory and betrayal, all set on a private island (that's all kinds of coastal grandma chic), was the type of book you devour in one sitting. Over ten years later, E. Lockhart's novel has been adapted into a TV series, available now on Amazon Prime. And, just like that, a whole new generation is about to be drawn into the Sinclair family drama and the 'paradise' that is Beechwood Island. Without ruining the plot entirely, We Were Liars follows Cadence (Cady) Sinclair Eastman (played by Emily Alyn Lind of the Gossip Girl reboot) and her cousins through long summers, which are, as you can probably expect, also full of lots of secrets and one tragic accident. There's an old-money chilliness to the Sinclair family, masked by linen shirts, oversized sunglasses and the illusion of perfection, and the series stars many other familiar faces too; Candice King ( Vampire Diaries ), Mamie Gummer ( True Detective ) and Esther McGregor ( Babygirl ). Costume designer Amanda Riley nailed the brief with a wardrobe in We Were Liars that feels aspirational, as well as current. Tapping into the coastal grandmother aesthetic - think Diane Keaton in Something's Gotta Give walking along the beach in beige chinos meets Sofia Richie Grainge's honeymoon - Riley's looks are somewhat slightly darker than the light linens we're used to in TV shows set by the beach. Saying that, the outfits are also quiet luxury at its finest - so expect floral dresses from Dôen, structured polos by Ralph Lauren and breezy Reformation pieces. With summer (finally) here, we could all use the wardrobe from We Were Liars as an answer to minimal fuss, breezy beachwear. So, whether you're heading to the coast or channelling a coastal matriarch in your everyday outfits, you can shop the exact outfits from We Were Liars and high street alternatives below. Mamie Gummer (her character goes by Carrie Sinclair) is seen in one of the early scenes wearing a strapless contrast navy dress from Staud. The dress is sold out, so we've linked to a similar design from the brand, as well as a high street alternative. Staud, Paolo Linen-Blend Midi Dress Price: £380 Staud's Paolo dress is a great one for summer, thanks to its linen fabric and sweet white hem trimming. Take inspiration from Gummer's character by pairing with a chunky beaded neckline and a pair of kitten heels. Reiss, Asher Wave-Trim Crepe Midi Dress If you're looking for a high-street iteration, Reiss has a similar style, featuring contrasting white wave trim, side slit and a square neckline. It's also available in two other colours as well as the versatile navy, including pink and burgundy. Tory Burch, TY7201U 199573 Sunglasses Gummer styled her navy contrast dress with a pair of oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses from Tory Burch. Her exact pair seems to have been discontinued, so if you want to get your hands on them, hesitation isn't advised. Le Specs, Women's Air Heart Sunglasses For a more accessible take, look to Le Specs, whose sunglasses have been spotted on the likes of Meghan Markle. The Air Heart design features a statement cat-eye, smoke-coloured lenses and thick tortoiseshell frames. Emily Lind (who plays Cady Sinclair Eastman) wears a Polo Ralph Lauren cable knit polo top in an enviable baby blue. Her exact colour might be sold out, but there's a navy iteration still in stock. Polo Ralph Lauren, Cable-Knit Cotton Polo Shirt If you're someone who doesn't like to wave goodbye to their knits, even in the summer months, this Ralph Lauren knitted polo is the perfect piece that also won't have you overheating. Plus, it's still in stock in this glorious navy blue shade. Polo Ralph Lauren, Cable-Knit Polo Shirt Lind's polo shirt is also available with sleeves in a similar blue hue. Style with a mini skirt or skort and a pair of flip flops for a look that wouldn't look out of place on Beechwood Island. Caitlin Fitzgerald plays Penny Sinclair in We Were Liars and is seen wearing a navy blue striped midi dress by the New York-based brand Tanya Taylor. She styles the dress with a chunky bangle and heels as she poses for a photo with the family. Tanya Taylor, Sleeveless Striped Cody Dress Fitzgerald's exact navy dress isn't available from the retailer, Tanya Taylor, however it's still in stock in a lighter blue stripe and red. The dress is a best-seller from the brand and features a figure-hugging shape, side slit and twist knot detailing at the waist. COS, Boat-Neck Gathered Midi Dress COS has a good high street alternative to Fitzgerald's striped dress, with its Boat-Neck Gathered Midi Dress. Made from breathable cotton and designed with a modest boat neckline, the dress is an excellent one for wearing into the office in the warmer weather. Esther McGregor (of Babygirl fame) plays Mirren Sinclair Sheffield in We Were Liars . She wears a white bikini from Ralph Lauren with black contrasting trims that's perfect for throwing on with a colourful kaftan and sandals for an afternoon at the beach. Polo Ralph Lauren, Blue High Leg Scoop Bikini Briefs The bikini bottoms are also available in the matching colourway. H&M, Push-Up Triangle Bikini Top This Push-Up Triangle Bikini Top is almost identical to the one seen on McGregor (sans the Ralph Lauren logo, of course). H&M, Tie Tanga Bikini Bottoms The matching bottoms to the white contrast bikini top are also available for under £10. Dôen's dresses are already a favourite with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Alexa Chung, so it's no surprise to see a character from We Were Liars wearing a mini dress from the brand. Lind is seen wearing the Dianne Floral-Print Dress, and if you want to get in on the floral action, too, then the dress is still available to buy on Farfetch. DÔEN, Dianne Floral-Print Dress A dress that's fit for picnics in the park and daytime drinks, Dôen's Dianne style features an all-over floral print in a trending butter yellow, as well as a scallop edge and V-neck. Lean into its whimsical edge by pairing with ballet flats and a raffia tote bag. Albaray, Yellow Spot Mini Dress Albaray's butter yellow polka dot printed mini dress is a similar style to that of Dôen's. The dress features a tie V-neck and collar for a feminine touch, perfect for styling with dainty kitten heels. It's no surprise that a Reformation dress makes a feature in We Were Liars , as the brand has quite the devoted following. Lind's character Cady wears the Sheri Linen Dress in a scarlet colour (now unfortunately unavailable, although there are three other colours that are). Reformation, Sheri Linen Dress Reformation has so many cult styles, but the perfect one for your holiday wardrobe? It has to be the Sheri Linen Dress, which is made out of a lightweight linen fabric. Gap x DÔEN, Red Eyelet Shift Mini Dress Part of the excellent collaboration between Gap and DÔEN, this dress is super similar to the one seen on Lind in We Were Liars , with its square neck, A-line shape and tank straps. Style with your favourite pair of sandals and a large raffia tote. Lind shows us perhaps the easiest outfit to wear for an afternoon on the beach - the swimsuit and denim shorts combo. She pairs a blue gingham swimsuit from Beach Riot (now sold out) with Levi's cut-off shorts. Levi's, 501 Original Shorts Levi's first-ever pair of denim shorts, its 501 style defines your waist and hugs you in all the right places. With a vintage-inspired fit and cut-off chewy hem, pair the shorts with your favourite linen shirt and flat sandals. Damson Madder, Betty Swimsuit Damson Madder's Betty Swimsuit is not only delightfully sweet, but is also clever, too. The straps can be removed to make the swimsuit into a bandeau style, and at the side there's bow detailing and cut outs for ventiliation. Reformation, Bahia One Piece Swimsuit Reformation's take on a gingham swimsuit is (as expected) incredibly chic, with a tie at the chest and gentle ruching throughout. The same design is also available in four other colours, including a classic black and bright red. In a full-black outfit, Lind's is seen wearing a vintage Red Valentino black ruffle dress. The dress isn't the main talking point of this outfit; however. That honour goes to her accessories, which include a black and white headscarf, black bag and oval sunglasses. All Saints, Sonny Drawcord Side Mini Dress For a dress of a similar style to Lind's, look to All Saints. Its Sonny dress has a similar slim-fitting style, as well as delicate ruching, high neck and mini length. Plus, it's now on sale, meaning you can get a whopping 50% off. Mango, Flared Dress With Gathered Body Price: £49.99 (was £59.99) If you prefer your summer dresses in a midi or maxi length, Mango has a style that will give you a Lind-inspired look, without sacrificing length. H&M, Patterned Scarf If you want to dip your toe into the satin scarf trend, H&M has a really affordable style to start with. It's also super lightweight and therefore perfect for holiday dressing. Le Scarf, Striped-Print Silk Scarf Le Scarf also has a similar monochrome scarf, and it's made out of 100% silk. Tie either around your head or waist, and pair with linen trousers and an equally breezy top. Another outfit that is incredibly easy to replicate comes in the form of McGregor's Staud green terry cloth mini dress (that's now out of stock). Luckily, there are a couple of other options if you do want to recreate this simple look. Frame, The Cable Polo Dress If you're green with envy over McGregor's mini dress in We Were Liars , although her exact Staud style might not be available, Frame has a design that's extremely similar. The brand describes its Cable Polo Dress as 'sports meets softness' and we can see why, with its cashmere-silk blend fabric and subtle cable stitching. Gant, Shield Pique Polo Dress For a more affordable pick, opt for Gant's iteration on a classic polo dress, which has a regular fit, above-the-knee length and ribbed collar. Plus, it's available in more than just a delectable mint green. McGregor's character Mirren teases her cousin Cady in one scene, wearing a cardigan embroidered with cherries from Aqua along with a pair of red shorts. She finishes the ensemble with classic white Superga trainers, for ultimate practicality, of course. House of CB, Evelina Strawberry-Embroidered Wool Cardigan Swap cherries for strawberries and get McGregor's look with a cardigan from House of CB. Embroidered with an all-over cherry print and finished with a button-down, fitted look, the cardigan can be worn open over a midi dress or tied around your shoulders with shorts. Free People, Isla Short The Isla Shorts from Free People are practically made for the beach, thanks to their super soft terry material, mid-rise waist and adjustable drawstring (which makes pulling them over your bikini so much easier). Superga, 2790 Flatform Trainers You might not have heard of Superga trainers - but you probably should've. A favourite of Kate Middleton's and Em Rata's, Superga trainers are characterised by their often (very) chunky soles and versatile design. Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram or TikTok.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'We Were Liars' star opens up about how the show's 'rough' and emotional story 'took a toll' on him
Based on the novel by E. Lockhart, the new series We Were Liars on Prime Video is a dark and highly addictive show. With an all-star ensemble cast including Emily Alyn Lind, Mamie Gummer, Caitlin FitzGerald, Candice King, David Morse, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, Joseph Zada and Rahul Kohli, it's a compelling execution of this beloved YA story. We Were Liars follows the Sinclairs, a wealthy family called "American royalty," who spend their summers together on the family's New England private island, Beechwood Island. Among the group are cousins Cadence (Emily Alyn Lind), Mirren (Esther McGregor) and Johnny (Joseph Zada), and Gat (Shubham Maheshwari), the nephew of Kohli's character Ed, who's partner Carrie (Mamie Gummer) is one of the daughters of the family's patriarch, Harris Sinclair (David Morse). Cadence, Mirren, Johnny and Gat are referred to by their family as "The Liars," inspired the antics they get up do in the summer months. Sisters Carrie, Bess (Candice King) and Penny (Caitlin FitzGerald) are all in a constant battle to be the most impressive daughter in their father's eyes, a pressure they trickle down to their kids as well. But the status quo of this family is shaken one summer when Cadence, on the summer of her 16th birthday, has a traumatic brain injury. While she's lost all memory of the incident, she's determined to find out what happened the night of her injury. The story doesn't just look at the summer where things changed, but goes back to look at the history of this family's evolving, often tense, relationships and circumstances that led to that night. While Lind's performance is the anchor of the show, both McGregor and Zada give impactful portrayals of Mirren and Johnny. For the character Mirren, the show really leans into her "weirdness" and individuality, unique in a family that wants to see everyone in matching Ralph Lauren outfits. McGregor described playing Mirren as a "liberating" experience. "I think I'm like that anyways, ... but it was nice to be able to do that in a work setting too, and really find the levels that she brings to that weirdness," McGregor told Yahoo Canada. Much of the success of We Were Liars is the way the show swings from the deeply heartbreaking moments to the electric, oftentimes funny and sarcastic energy of other elements of the story. Zada's portrayal of Johnny really epitomizes that, with character having an electric free spirit when we first meet him. "That was such a big part of his character, and stepping into that made me feel like I was a more confident person," Zada said. I'd be able to walk on set and hold my head high and feel confident about my work, and then being able to have what's coming underneath that was so good for my acting." But when it's revealed that Johnny did something terrible to another student at school, and his mom Carrie had to pay to cover for him, Zada brings devastation to his performance. "It was really rewarding to pull it off. I think, I hope," Zada said. "It was really hard. It was hard to go to those places emotionally. It definitely took a toll on me after a while. I think the subject was pretty rough too. It was not a very nice thing, but it was definitely stretching for my acting ability." While The Liars are a highlight in the show Rahul Kohli, whose's had impressive past performances in projects like iZombie and The Fall of the House of Usher, is a favourite. While much of that is a credit to way Kohli brings so much nuance and a unique charisma to every character he plays, it's also because Ed, along with Gat, share an outsider perspective that the audience will have of the Sinclair family. "The scripts were great. They were well written. They're based on a fantastic book. Mamie is a fantastic actor," Kohli said about what attracted him to being part of the show. "I don't want to act like I didn't do work, but it was a very easy job. Mamie is incredibly professional and disciplined at what she does, asks great questions. I came in very late in the game with an open mind, and I allowed the creators and the cast to kind of create the world for me, and I just had to exist." It is the relationship between Gat and Ed that feels really special, because they're able to share the reality that while they've spent so many years with the Sinclair family, they're ultimately not Sinclairs, which comes with an othering and a constant feeling of being on the sidelines. "The couple of side chats between Gat and Ed, one, gave me an opportunity to work with Shubham, who I absolutely adore, just such a wonderful actor, super new to the scene, but just fantastic to work with, and has a great future ahead of him," Kohli said. "Especially if your character is not centred in a story, you basically play detective as an actor. You're going through a series of scripts and you're saying, 'When do they talk about themselves? When do they share their opinions about the world that they're in?' And those happen with Gat, those scenes with Ed are where you get a little bit more information about where his head's at. So they were super important to me for helping to create Ed, because that is a huge part of it. It's being a fish out of water. It's being othered. And the difference between Gat and Ed is, does Gat want to exist in that world and behave in the same way as Ed, or does he want to carve his own path." But a lot of that pressure to uphold the Sinclair legacy comes from Harris, who not only has high expectations for his family members, but is particularly brash in how he communicates that. Whether it's racist and discriminatory comments, or incredibly hurtful insults to his family. The one person he has a particularly interesting relationship with is Cadence. While he doesn't condone all of her decisions, she's the one person who actually has the courage to talk back to her grandfather, and call out his poor behaviour. "Emily is absolutely terrific and getting to work with her was really a joy," Morse said. "And they were some my favourite scenes too." "And when I read the book, one of the things that always stuck out to me were the scenes between Cadence and Harris, and that relationship. And I think the fact that she stands up to him is one of the reasons he sees her as the one who's going to carry on the legacy, carry on the business. None of his daughters have what it takes. And if anybody has that, has the backbone, ... it's her. So it makes that relationship more interesting." "She's like Michael Corleone to the Don," Kohli added. While Harris could be a one-dimensional character, we do see elements of his vulnerability peek through, which is necessary to make him feel like a fully realized character, including the love Harris has for his dogs, or what we learn about the fourth daughter Harris had with his wife Tipper (Wendy Crewson). "I thought that stuff was essential," Morse said. "One thing that you could add to that is the relationship with Tipper, his wife, and really with the family when there's no pressure, when they're giving him love. That's what he he needs." "I think we can see some very public figures at the moment who would, you know, they just want attention and love, and everything revolves around that. And I don't want to think of Harris so much that way, but that's there. He's a man who, for a long time, he's been a man that people want something from him. ... He's a powerful man. No matter where he goes, somebody wants to sit next to him, get something from him. It's affected who he is and how he moves through the world. So those little moments that you're talking about, I think are not only important for him, but for the story."
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
We Were Liars Author Explains What That Chilling Finale Ending Means for Potential Season 2
If you just finished bingeing the eight-episode first season of We Were Liars, you could probably use a big hug right now. Well, a hug… and some answers. While the Prime Video adaptation largely follows the blueprint of E. Lockhart's 2014 novel, it ends on a note that even book readers may not necessarily anticipate. As in the original text, we learn that Cadence convinced the Liars to help her set fire to Clairmont, the main house on the Sinclair family's private island of Beechwood. Unfortunately, we also learn that Cadence was the only survivor of the blaze; Mirren, Johnny and Gat all perished in the blaze, and Cadence has been hallucinating their collective existence ever since. More from TVLine Eric Dane: My Countdown Task Force Leader Is 'Unapologetic, Determined' - and Wears the Hell Out of a Suit We Were Liars EPs Talk Book-to-Show Changes, Including Which Sinclair Family Member Didn't Make the Cut Does Jensen Ackles' Countdown Hero Have BDE - Big Dean (Winchester) Energy? 'There Are Familiar Aspects,' Says Supernatural Vet As she does in the book, Cadence processes this information — which her grandfather attempts to use against her, agreeing to stay silent if she takes her place as his new heir — and decides to abandon the Sinclair ways once and for all, dropping her grandmother's prized pearl necklace in the murky depths of the Atlantic Ocean. But wait, there's… more? Following Cadence's final act of defiance, we then see Carrie (Mamie Gummer) back at Red Gate, one of the other houses on the island. After popping a pill, she's surprised to see Johnny (Joseph Zada) appear to her in ghost form. 'I thought you left,' she tells him, to which he ominously replies, 'I don't think I can.' So, what's the deal with this unsettling, not-from-the-book ending? As it turns out, it is from one of Lockhart's books — just not the first one. 'That final scene with Carrie and Johnny is very close to the opening of my second book in the We Were Liars universe, which is called Family of Liars,' Lockhart tells TVLine. 'Really, it's a tip forward into Season 2 — should we get a Season 2 — but it's also a tip forward to the book that comes after We Were Liars. We all hope for a Season 2, and I know the showrunners have all kinds of plans.' Indeed they do. According to showrunner Julie Plec, the first season 'involves a lot of elements that we borrowed from the prequel, Family of Liars, that we now get to take into future seasons because we've done all the foundational work with the adult characters.' If you're unfamiliar with Family of Liars, which hit shelves in 2022, the follow-up book serves as a prequel to We Were Liars, taking readers back to Beechwood in the late 1980s. It's largely told from Carrie's perspective, as she tells Johnny's ghost about the worst things she did when she was younger. 'I wrote the finale, and that was a great chance to basically write a different version of the story that I had already written,' Lockhart says of Episode 8. 'I wrote a television version, and even though the same basic thing happens, it's paced differently. The action is built out, the drama is heightened, the reveals are done in a different way — and there are some additional reveals that aren't in the book.' Did you enjoy your summer with the Sinclairs? Grade the finale and the season in our polls below, then drop a comment with your thoughts on Prime Video's adaptation of . Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'We Were Liars' star opens up about how the show's 'rough' and emotional story 'took a toll' on him
Based on the novel by E. Lockhart, the new series We Were Liars on Prime Video is a dark and highly addictive show. With an all-star ensemble cast including Emily Alyn Lind, Mamie Gummer, Caitlin FitzGerald, Candice King, David Morse, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, Joseph Zada and Rahul Kohli, it's a compelling execution of this beloved YA story. We Were Liars follows the Sinclairs, a wealthy family called "American royalty," who spend their summers together on the family's New England private island, Beechwood Island. Among the group are cousins Cadence (Emily Alyn Lind), Mirren (Esther McGregor) and Johnny (Joseph Zada), and Gat (Shubham Maheshwari), the nephew of Kohli's character Ed, who's partner Carrie (Mamie Gummer) is one of the daughters of the family's patriarch, Harris Sinclair (David Morse). Cadence, Mirren, Johnny and Gat are referred to by their family as "The Liars," inspired the antics they get up do in the summer months. Sisters Carrie, Bess (Candice King) and Penny (Caitlin FitzGerald) are all in a constant battle to be the most impressive daughter in their father's eyes, a pressure they trickle down to their kids as well. But the status quo of this family is shaken one summer when Cadence, on the summer of her 16th birthday, has a traumatic brain injury. While she's lost all memory of the incident, she's determined to find out what happened the night of her injury. The story doesn't just look at the summer where things changed, but goes back to look at the history of this family's evolving, often tense, relationships and circumstances that led to that night. While Lind's performance is the anchor of the show, both McGregor and Zada give impactful portrayals of Mirren and Johnny. For the character Mirren, the show really leans into her "weirdness" and individuality, unique in a family that wants to see everyone in matching Ralph Lauren outfits. McGregor described playing Mirren as a "liberating" experience. "I think I'm like that anyways, ... but it was nice to be able to do that in a work setting too, and really find the levels that she brings to that weirdness," McGregor told Yahoo Canada. Much of the success of We Were Liars is the way the show swings from the deeply heartbreaking moments to the electric, oftentimes funny and sarcastic energy of other elements of the story. Zada's portrayal of Johnny really epitomizes that, with character having an electric free spirit when we first meet him. "That was such a big part of his character, and stepping into that made me feel like I was a more confident person," Zada said. I'd be able to walk on set and hold my head high and feel confident about my work, and then being able to have what's coming underneath that was so good for my acting." But when it's revealed that Johnny did something terrible to another student at school, and his mom Carrie had to pay to cover for him, Zada brings devastation to his performance. "It was really rewarding to pull it off. I think, I hope," Zada said. "It was really hard. It was hard to go to those places emotionally. It definitely took a toll on me after a while. I think the subject was pretty rough too. It was not a very nice thing, but it was definitely stretching for my acting ability." While The Liars are a highlight in the show Rahul Kohli, whose's had impressive past performances in projects like iZombie and The Fall of the House of Usher, is a favourite. While much of that is a credit to way Kohli brings so much nuance and a unique charisma to every character he plays, it's also because Ed, along with Gat, share an outsider perspective that the audience will have of the Sinclair family. "The scripts were great. They were well written. They're based on a fantastic book. Mamie is a fantastic actor," Kohli said about what attracted him to being part of the show. "I don't want to act like I didn't do work, but it was a very easy job. Mamie is incredibly professional and disciplined at what she does, asks great questions. I came in very late in the game with an open mind, and I allowed the creators and the cast to kind of create the world for me, and I just had to exist." It is the relationship between Gat and Ed that feels really special, because they're able to share the reality that while they've spent so many years with the Sinclair family, they're ultimately not Sinclairs, which comes with an othering and a constant feeling of being on the sidelines. "The couple of side chats between Gat and Ed, one, gave me an opportunity to work with Shubham, who I absolutely adore, just such a wonderful actor, super new to the scene, but just fantastic to work with, and has a great future ahead of him," Kohli said. "Especially if your character is not centred in a story, you basically play detective as an actor. You're going through a series of scripts and you're saying, 'When do they talk about themselves? When do they share their opinions about the world that they're in?' And those happen with Gat, those scenes with Ed are where you get a little bit more information about where his head's at. So they were super important to me for helping to create Ed, because that is a huge part of it. It's being a fish out of water. It's being othered. And the difference between Gat and Ed is, does Gat want to exist in that world and behave in the same way as Ed, or does he want to carve his own path." But a lot of that pressure to uphold the Sinclair legacy comes from Harris, who not only has high expectations for his family members, but is particularly brash in how he communicates that. Whether it's racist and discriminatory comments, or incredibly hurtful insults to his family. The one person he has a particularly interesting relationship with is Cadence. While he doesn't condone all of her decisions, she's the one person who actually has the courage to talk back to her grandfather, and call out his poor behaviour. "Emily is absolutely terrific and getting to work with her was really a joy," Morse said. "And they were some my favourite scenes too." "And when I read the book, one of the things that always stuck out to me were the scenes between Cadence and Harris, and that relationship. And I think the fact that she stands up to him is one of the reasons he sees her as the one who's going to carry on the legacy, carry on the business. None of his daughters have what it takes. And if anybody has that, has the backbone, ... it's her. So it makes that relationship more interesting." "She's like Michael Corleone to the Don," Kohli added. While Harris could be a one-dimensional character, we do see elements of his vulnerability peek through, which is necessary to make him feel like a fully realized character, including the love Harris has for his dogs, or what we learn about the fourth daughter Harris had with his wife Tipper (Wendy Crewson). "I thought that stuff was essential," Morse said. "One thing that you could add to that is the relationship with Tipper, his wife, and really with the family when there's no pressure, when they're giving him love. That's what he he needs." "I think we can see some very public figures at the moment who would, you know, they just want attention and love, and everything revolves around that. And I don't want to think of Harris so much that way, but that's there. He's a man who, for a long time, he's been a man that people want something from him. ... He's a powerful man. No matter where he goes, somebody wants to sit next to him, get something from him. It's affected who he is and how he moves through the world. So those little moments that you're talking about, I think are not only important for him, but for the story."
