The Amazon comedys star previews the show’s eccentric characters, queer representation, and wonderful father-daughter duo.
Who wouldn’t love to spend the summer atThe Lake?
It took some time for the actors to go for it while improvising.
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The Lakefills out its world with an eccentric group of relatives, neighbors, and love interests.
“Some of my favorite performers are playing these outstanding characters,” he says.
Among the comedy’s memorable characters is Maisy-May’s gender-fluid child Opal (Declan Whaley).
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Gavaris notes that none of the characters are concerned for their emotional or physical safety.
Justin is on a journey of growth and maturity, not self-acceptance.
His feud with Maisy-May is a specific, character-oriented crisis, not a life-changing one.
Many will know Gavaris for playing the bold and memorable Felix onOrphan Black.
He is thrilled to play an LGBTQ character whose conflict didn’t come from his queerness.
The Lakepremieres June 17 on Amazon Prime Video.
