‘You’re The Worst’s’ Chris Geere on ‘Pretending to Be So Horrible’ and 7 Other Emmy Contender Quickies

The British actor spoke with TheWrap about the similarity between the FX series and William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

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“You’re the Worst” follows insensitive writer Jimmy Shive-Overly and his toxic relationship with cynical PR executive Gretchen Cutler.

The FX original, created by Stephen Falk, puts a dark twist on the conventional romantic comedy through an impressive performance by British actor Chris Geere, who says he has to work hard to convincingly play a narcissistic snob that is “so horrible.” He succeeds, making him an Emmy contender for best actor in a comedy series.

TheWrap talked with Geere about filming Season 2 and long distance binge-watching TV with his wife.

What was the toughest thing you had to do this season?
Probably pretending to be so horrible.

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