It’s no secret that the whodunit genre has been experiencing a sort of revival in the last few years. Films like “The Nice Guys” and “Knives Out” have brought a new generation of viewers to the classic genre, and the audience can’t seem to get enough of the mystery and intrigue. That’s what made Hulu’s latest series “Death and Other Details” all the more exciting for audiences. The show features a stacked cast with Violett Beane, Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, Rahul Kohli, Hugo Diego Garcia, Pardis Sarem, Linda Emond and Angela Zhou who all play an integral part in the mystery on the cruise ship SS Varuna.
Character Media had a chance to speak with Zhou about her role as the prickly Teddy, the crew manager on the SS Varuna, and her experience being a part of the series’ writing room.
CM: What drew you to the role of Teddy and the show in particular? Were you a fan of the mystery genre?
One, I’m just a fan of great writing. I love the fact that there were so many Asian characters in particular, but the show had nothing to do with being Asian. [The characters] were also authentic, speaking not only Mandarin but also Cantonese and coming from different parts of China. I was like, “Oh my gosh, how did they even know about this?”
Two, I was also drawn to the fun aspect of it. I don’t think I’ve really done anything that’s slightly more comedic. Especially after COVID, I realized [that] sometimes things can just be fun — because life is so serious, and sometimes you really need the break to have longevity. And as silly as it sounds, it’s nice to be on a show that has amazing fashion. I get to put on a British accent; I’ve never done that before. It’s all ticks everywhere.
CM: You first booked the role for Teddy. How did it…
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