Kurt Fuller, Villain Actor, Discusses Fan Theories and “The Goat Therapist”

After producing Emmy-nominated hit shows like The Good Wife and its follow-up, The Good Fight, fans eagerly anticipated what Michelle and Robert King would create next. In 2019, they answered with one of their best and most popular shows: the supernatural horror series Evil, initially premiering on CBS before moving to Paramount+’s streaming service.

The series follows an unorthodox trio comprising a forensic psychologist, a Catholic priest, and a tech contractor investigating supposed supernatural and demonic events for the church. Throughout its four-season run, the show has delved into all sorts of strange and unexplainable phenomena, from angels and demons to ghosts and urban legends. Evil leaves the true nature of these horrors ambiguous; while some events could be supernatural, there’s often a plausible scientific or psychological explanation as well.

Despite its consistent excellence, Paramount+ has decided to cancel Evil, with the show set to wrap up after its extended fourth and final season. However, after its early seasons were added to Netflix, the show saw a significant boost in viewership, consistently ranking in the Nielsen streaming charts. With more than 449 million minutes viewed across both Netflix and Paramount+, many fans and cast members remain hopeful for a potential renewal.

As the fourth season progresses, actor Kurt Fuller, who plays therapist Dr. Kurt Boggs, shared his experiences working on the show. Starting as a key character for Dr. Kristen Bouchard, Dr. Kurt’s role has expanded significantly.

In an interview, Fuller discussed the development of his character, from a straight-laced therapist to someone entangled with demons, allowing him to showcase his comedic talents. He explained that in long-running shows, writers often tailor characters based on actors’ performances. While Dr. Kurt started off very straight and tightly wound, interactions with Kristen and other characters led to his corruption.

Fuller elaborated, “The scripts teach you who your character is, and the writers get their inspiration from how you approach the character. Dr. Boggs became corrupted through his contact with Kristen and others. He went from straight-laced to someone deeply affected by the supernatural events around him.”

As the show evolved, so did Fuller’s portrayal of Dr. Boggs. “They let me do the funny, but they also let me do serious scenes. I have some very serious stuff in the last four episodes,” he mentioned. His character struggles to reconcile his understanding of reality with things he has witnessed that defy explanation.

At one point, fans speculated that Kurt might be in league with the Devil or a prophet. Fuller responded with intrigue, highlighting a few significant moments his character would have in the final episodes, though dismissing the prophet theory.

The infamous “Alouette” song from the show was another topic discussed in the interview. Fuller admitted that it got stuck in his head, describing it as an unpleasant tune that lingers annoyingly.

As for potential plot developments, Fuller was tight-lipped, but he hinted that anything is possible on the show.

Discussing his interactions with different cast members, Fuller praised Katja Herbers, calling her one of Hollywood’s most underrated actresses. He compared his experience with her to working with Jamie Foxx in the movie Ray, emphasizing how her performance makes him forget about the cameras.

“I always left a better actor because she’s just so good. The only other time I felt that way was in Ray with Jamie Foxx,” he said. He also praised the rest of the cast, noting that it’s impossible to find a weak link on the show.

Fuller expressed admiration for the guest actors this season, crediting the Kings’ writing and the casting director for attracting top talent. “People like to do the Kings’ shows because it’s always such quality stuff,” he observed.

When asked about a humorous aspect, whether he would rather see Dr. Kurt Boggs or the goat therapist from the show, Fuller joked that while the goat therapist would be more fun, he’d choose Kurt for a better chance at getting help.

With the show’s future uncertain, Fuller remains optimistic, expressing a desire for another season. “We need another season,” he declared, addressing streaming giant Netflix.

Source: 1428 Elm