TL;DR
- Dan Levy stars in Netflix’s Big Mistakes as a gay pastor.
- The character Nicky Dardano is a departure from David Rose.
- Levy emphasizes authentic LGBTQ storytelling.
- Laurie Metcalf plays a pivotal role in the show.
- The series explores themes of love and faith.
Dan Levy is back, and this time he’s trading in the cozy warmth of Schitt’s Creek for the chaotic thrills of organized crime in his new Netflix show, Big Mistakes. The actor, who charmed audiences as the fabulous David Rose, is stepping into the shoes of Nicky Dardano, a gay pastor whose life is anything but saintly.
In a recent chat, Levy revealed that his new character is a far cry from the openly emotional and flamboyant David. Nicky is a man of the cloth with a secret: he’s hiding a relationship from his church. Talk about a scandal! Levy explained, “Nicky is incredibly sensitive to people’s needs. He’s a genuinely well-intentioned, good person who wants to do good in the world.” But let’s be real, keeping secrets in a church is a recipe for disaster.
Unlike David, who wore his heart on his sleeve, Nicky is more reserved, lacking the confidence that made David such a standout character. “David had the confidence. Nicky, I don’t think, has the confidence,” Levy noted, highlighting the nuanced portrayal of queer characters that he aims to achieve.
Levy is passionate about representing LGBTQ lives authentically. He stated, “I just don’t have any interest in having sexuality be a lesson to be learned. I would rather just show characters for who they are.” This approach is refreshing in a landscape that often tries to moralize queer narratives. Instead, Levy wants to portray the complexities of love and faith without making his characters saints.
And let’s not forget the incredible Laurie Metcalf, who plays Nicky’s mother. Levy gushed about working with her, calling it a “masterclass.” He expressed, “It’s a huge honour to get to write for her and to share this performance with the world.” With such talent on board, it’s clear that Big Mistakes is set to be a wild ride.
Levy acknowledges that while Schitt’s Creek was a warm hug, Big Mistakes is more of a roller coaster. “My hope is that people will get on board and enjoy the ride,” he said. With its unique blend of crime, comedy, and queer representation, this show is sure to make waves.
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So, if you’re ready for a new kind of queer storytelling, tune into Big Mistakes streaming now on Netflix. It’s time to see what happens when love and faith collide in a world of crime!