‘I Really Wanted…’: Elin Hilderbrand Wished Liev Schreiber Would Play THIS Character in Perfect Couple

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for both literature and cinema, I must say that Elin Hilderbrand‘s journey with “The Perfect Couple” has been an intriguing one. It’s not every day that an author gets to see their first novel come to life on the screen, especially when it involves such a star-studded cast as this one does.


On September 5, Netflix debuted the series “The Perfect Couple,” featuring Nicole Kidman. Viewers are enjoying the episodes, and Elin Hilderbrand, the author, has praised the casting. In an interview with People Magazine, she expressed that Liev Schreiber was her ideal choice for the character of Tag

As a lifestyle expert, I’m thrilled to share that, just as the story’s creator envisioned, I’ve been chosen to portray Tag – the husband of Greer Garrison, brilliantly brought to life by the talented Nicole Kidman in our upcoming project. Interestingly, the writer revealed that I was their preferred choice for this role, even before the X-Men star was considered for it

In her interview, Hilderbrand openly shared that she had prepared a specific wishlist. She went on to explain that once she learned Nic was portraying Greer, her heartfelt desire was for Liev to take on the role as well. It’s worth noting that Hilderbrand is a fan of Ray Donovan and has admired Liev’s acting skills in the series

Hilderbrand expressed, “I was a big fan of Ray Donovan and he’s one of my favorite actors. I even reached out to the showrunner with a hopeful message.” She continued by saying, “She replied, ‘I’m not sure.’ A few weeks later, she told me, ‘Elin, your wish might come true.’ However, she didn’t specify what it was about, but I was hoping it had something to do with my request.”

In a new development, Hilderbrand’s debut novel, “The Perfect Couple,” is making its screen debut. When inquired about the motivation behind this adaptation, the author speculated that it could be the intriguing murder mystery element within the narrative that piqued the interest of the audience

The author openly admitted that her attempt at writing a murder mystery was amusing because she initially hadn’t tried this genre before and didn’t follow any established formula. She also mentioned that instead of outlining the plot ahead, she didn’t discover the culprit until she had already written about two-thirds of the book

Regarding the script being a foundation for a captivating series, the writer asserted that an ideal blend of suspense, excitement, and a hint of romance is essential. Hilderbrand further explained that she herself didn’t discover the identity of the villain until she had completed approximately two-thirds of the book

Initially, I believed the character to be one individual. However, about halfway through the novel, I had a realization: “It’s not who I thought it was. It’s someone else.” This revelation took me by surprise, as I hadn’t expected it myself

In addition to Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban (stand-in names used for clarity), the main cast of this series also features Eve Hewson, Meghan Fahy, Ishaan Khatter, and Billy Howle, along with others. This six-episode production can be streamed on Netflix

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2024-09-05 23:13