Marcia Gay Harden Takes Us Inside That Sledgehammer Scene In Uncoupled - Exclusive
Barbara Nitke/Netflix By Kelsie Calderon/Aug. 3, 2022 3:08 pm EST
This article contains spoilers for the third episode of “Uncoupled” Season 1. If you ask actress Marcia Gay Harden what her favorite scene from “Uncoupled” is, she will have a hard time answering. “Every one,” the Academy Award-winning actress said during an exclusive interview with The List — and it makes sense why.
Between being able to take a sledgehammer to everything in an office or enjoying a night out at one of New York City’s hottest clubs, filming the series in the Big Apple was an enjoyable time for Harden. Developing a special character like Claire made it even more special. “Women my age — maybe any age, but certainly my age — are always looking for roles that are fun, smart, sassy, well-spoken, fleshed out, [and] taking risks,” Harden told us. “We’re always looking for that, and it is rare. It’s few and far between that we find them.” Comedies are something that the actress now wants to dive deep into after starring in “Uncoupled.” Depicting some of the hilarious aspects of heartbreak with a sledgehammer just may have inspired it all. As soon as Harden heard about it, her first thought was: “This is so great. Oh, my gosh. She gets to do this. Okay, she has a sledgehammer. Okay, I’m in,” she laughed.
Marcia Gay Harden Takes Us Inside That Sledgehammer Scene In Uncoupled - Exclusive
Barbara Nitke/Netflix
By Kelsie Calderon/Aug. 3, 2022 3:08 pm EST
This article contains spoilers for the third episode of “Uncoupled” Season 1. If you ask actress Marcia Gay Harden what her favorite scene from “Uncoupled” is, she will have a hard time answering. “Every one,” the Academy Award-winning actress said during an exclusive interview with The List — and it makes sense why.
Between being able to take a sledgehammer to everything in an office or enjoying a night out at one of New York City’s hottest clubs, filming the series in the Big Apple was an enjoyable time for Harden. Developing a special character like Claire made it even more special. “Women my age — maybe any age, but certainly my age — are always looking for roles that are fun, smart, sassy, well-spoken, fleshed out, [and] taking risks,” Harden told us. “We’re always looking for that, and it is rare. It’s few and far between that we find them.” Comedies are something that the actress now wants to dive deep into after starring in “Uncoupled.” Depicting some of the hilarious aspects of heartbreak with a sledgehammer just may have inspired it all. As soon as Harden heard about it, her first thought was: “This is so great. Oh, my gosh. She gets to do this. Okay, she has a sledgehammer. Okay, I’m in,” she laughed.
If you ask actress Marcia Gay Harden what her favorite scene from “Uncoupled” is, she will have a hard time answering. “Every one,” the Academy Award-winning actress said during an exclusive interview with The List — and it makes sense why.
Between being able to take a sledgehammer to everything in an office or enjoying a night out at one of New York City’s hottest clubs, filming the series in the Big Apple was an enjoyable time for Harden. Developing a special character like Claire made it even more special. “Women my age — maybe any age, but certainly my age — are always looking for roles that are fun, smart, sassy, well-spoken, fleshed out, [and] taking risks,” Harden told us. “We’re always looking for that, and it is rare. It’s few and far between that we find them.”
Comedies are something that the actress now wants to dive deep into after starring in “Uncoupled.” Depicting some of the hilarious aspects of heartbreak with a sledgehammer just may have inspired it all. As soon as Harden heard about it, her first thought was: “This is so great. Oh, my gosh. She gets to do this. Okay, she has a sledgehammer. Okay, I’m in,” she laughed.
The actress had to skillfully hide Claire’s sadness to start off the scene
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While Harden was able to enjoy smashing everything in sight, there was also a purpose to her every move in the office. Although the scene is filled with all kinds of rage, Claire is filled with sadness and is only looking for a friend in Michael at that moment. “You get to figure out with the writers how not to give away the very first moment,” she explained.
“Uncoupled” is available to stream now exclusively on Netflix.
