And Cardarople didn’t get any secret backstory for his character from the writers. I was like, ‘Man, this guy is my hero,’ and I wanted to do what he does.".
Mr. Poe: I must say, I’m beginning to doubt your qualifications. “It was so fun to dress up and have that funny voice that me and the director came up with,” Cardarople said. "It really is surreal because you watch these actors as a kid, and it’s like, ‘How did I get here?’ Anything is possible when your dreams can come true.". Next up for Cardarople are several ventures of his own creation. “But I just think the show does a better job of staying true to the books.”. Subscribe to our newsletter here! It was when Netflix put out the casting call for their adaptation of Lemony Snicket's beloved children's book series that Cardarople landed his biggest role so far. "Before I went to the movie, I had Little League tryouts for baseball, and I didn’t make the team and was devastated," Cardarople told PopCulture.com. “I’d love to see Bill Murray make a guest appearance,” he said of a hypothetical future season.
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“So I think that really helped my character, because he was also terrified of snakes, so it was kind of… bittersweet?” he continued. "I originally auditioned for Hook-Handed Man, so I wore a brown suit and dressed like him.
Copyright 2018 PopCulture.com. From there Cardarople had caught the film bug, but he didn't quite know how to pursue the interest as a career. Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender: I’m totally a nurse! 'A Series of Unfortunate Events': Matty Cardarople Details How He Got His Henchman Role. A second season of A Series of Unfortunate Events is headed to Netflix early next year, but fans of the show are still enjoying the fun romp contained in the first eight episodes of the show.
Featured image courtesy of Matty Cardarople. After high school, he embarked on a weird, fun year of travelling. All rights reserved. "It’s like going to your first day of school. He described his first day on set as surreal, and says the joy of sharing the screen with revered actors like Neil Patrick Harris is like a dream come true.
"I originally auditioned for Hook-Handed Man, so I wore a brown suit and dressed like him. He also helped put me in a film with Jessica Simpson called Blonde Ambition. Actor Matty Cardarople is a familiar face to viewers of the Netflix original series, A Series of Unfortunate Events.
It can be difficult to keep a show about a man who threatens young children from becoming too distressing to watch, but the way the show balances the sinister plot with moments that will have you laughing out loud is what Cardarople loves about A Series of Unfortunate Events. Cardarople has his sights set high when it comes to dream guest stars. Cardarople’s moment comes on Episode 4, “The Reptile Room: Part Two,” as the Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender poses as a nurse coming to examine Uncle Monty, who has just been murdered by Count Olaf (who is disguised as Stephano). In Season 1, the heroic Baudelaires and villainous Count Olaf are brought to life — and, of course, wherever Count Olaf goes, his “theater troupe” follows — a group of associates who help Olaf with his treachery. "My first dream as a kid before I wanted to act was to be a pitcher for the Red Sox. Around this time, he got his first big break when he became the personal assistant to Luke Wilson. As the Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender, he portrays one of the more unique characters in the storybook adventure of murderous actors, suspicious fires and tenacious orphans. Matty Cardarople Talks 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' His First Roles, Netflix Reveals First Look at Chadwick Boseman in His Final Movie 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom', 'Salisbury Poisonings' Star Anne-Marie Duff Hopes AMC+ Series Sets the Record Straight on Chilling International Incident (Exclusive), 'The Craft: Legacy' Trailer, Release Date Revealed, Dolly Parton Reveals New Netflix Christmas Movie 'Christmas on the Square', Adult Swim 'Permanently Retires' Episodes of 'Boondocks' and 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force' Due to 'Cultural Sensitivities', 'The Lion King' Sequel in the Works With 'Moonlight's Berry Jenkins Set to Direct, 'The Crown' Season 4: Netflix Reveals First Look at Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher in New Photos, 'The Crown' Season 4: Netflix Gives First Look at Emma Corrin as Princess Diana. Matty Cardarople can be seen as the Henchperson Of Indeterminate Gender on A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1, which is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Actor Matty Cardarople is a familiar face to viewers of the Netflix original series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. Some elements and cast members were a surprise when the show debuted, including a recurring storyline with Cobie Smulders and Will Arnett, who are simply credited as “Mother” and “Father.”, “On set, that was news to me; I had no clue,” Cardarople said.
Matty Cardarople portrays the Henchperson of Indetermined Gender in the Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events. A movie covering the events of the first three books came out in 2004, starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf, but no sequels were ever produced. All eight episodes of ASoUE season one are streaming on Netflix. I never laughed so hard in my life. While the Hook-Handed Man went to Usman Ally, it worked for the best, as Cardarople puts in a solid performance in his role. I didn’t hear anything for two or three weeks and then my manager called saying I got the part.". By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the PopCulture.com Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, By John Connor Coulston One of the highlights in the comedic adaptation of Lemony Snicket's children's novels is the wickedly goofy henchmen in Count Olaf's (Neil Patrick Harris) theatre troupe. "I got used to what it was like being on set. Mr. Poe questions “Nurse Lucafont’s” qualifications, and the Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender’s convincing response was improvised by Cardarople.
Following that journey, Cardarople's desire to work in the film industry still persisted, and he enrolled at the Los Angeles-based New York Film Academy. 'A Series of Unfortunate Events': Matty Cardarople Details How He Got His Henchman Role, Netflix Reveals First Look at Chadwick Boseman in His Final Movie 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom', 'Salisbury Poisonings' Star Anne-Marie Duff Hopes AMC+ Series Sets the Record Straight on Chilling International Incident (Exclusive), 'The Craft: Legacy' Trailer, Release Date Revealed, Dolly Parton Reveals New Netflix Christmas Movie 'Christmas on the Square', Adult Swim 'Permanently Retires' Episodes of 'Boondocks' and 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force' Due to 'Cultural Sensitivities', 'The Lion King' Sequel in the Works With 'Moonlight's Berry Jenkins Set to Direct, 'The Crown' Season 4: Netflix Reveals First Look at Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher in New Photos, 'The Crown' Season 4: Netflix Gives First Look at Emma Corrin as Princess Diana.
“That’s my favorite part of pretty much the whole series for me — filming for me — was playing Nurse Lucafont.”. - July 17, 2019 09:49 pm EDT. Current favorites include a bunch of comedies, lots of superhero shows, and a few shows with quite a bit of murder in them. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the PopCulture.com Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, By John Connor Coulston “What drew me to the show was just the incredible sense of humor the show has, and also how it can be very dark. But then I got to do acting, and I love to make people laugh," he said.
Cardarople called it a “hoot” to work with the gang. Want more from Tell-Tale TV? It was all part of the acting process, though. “I mean, I love Jim Carrey, don’t get me wrong,” he added. He brings a perfect blend of humor and oddity to his role in Count Olaf's band of actors, but he revealed that there was originally a different villain role that he wanted to sink his teeth into. 0; A second season of A Series of Unfortunate Events is headed to Netflix early next year, but fans of the show are still enjoying the fun romp contained in the first eight episodes of the show. "I remember the director of Drillbit Taylor said to me, ‘Welcome to the big leagues, kid.’ So I guess, in a sense, I didn’t make it into the Little League, but I did make it into 'the big league,' which is better than the Little League. Although the scene was fun to film, the thing about the Reptile Room is… there are reptiles in it. Then I got another callback for a different role, Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender (also known as Orlando). Of course, I didn’t have hooks or anything. The rest of the henchpeople include the Hook-Handed Man (Usman Ally), the two White-Faced Women (Jaqueline Robbins and Joyce Robbins), and the Bald Man (John DeSantis). He backpacked through New Zealand, studied dolphins in Hawaii, and even lived in an Arizona biodome. A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV Series 2017–2019) Matty Cardarople as Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender ", "Then I got another callback for a different role, Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender, which is the role I got. And I really love that about the show,” he said. As Orlando, The Henchman of Indeterminate Gender, Cardarople is responsible for one of the key supporting roles, such as in the fourth episode when the character gets in disguise as a nurse to fool authorities. “[The show] really stays true to the books, and I think that’s what makes it stand out and makes it so much better,” he said.