Niecy Nash-Betts Reveals If ‘Grotesquerie’ Could Continue For ‘More Seasons’ After Shocking Dream Twist

Necy Nash-Betts revealed yes grotesqueThe dream sequence’s shocking twist means there could be more seasons of the show.

“In a perfect world, (there would be) more seasons,” Nash-Betts, 54, exclusively said. Us Weekly on the hit FX series. “But (there are) definitely more twists to come.”

During the most recent episode of the show, which aired on Wednesday, October 16, viewers were asked to forget what they saw in the first six episodes because it was all a dream. Nothing that happened happened anywhere except in Lois’s (Nash-Betts) mind, because she was the one who was actually in the coma.

Nash-Betts teased that Lois will be re-introduced to audiences, adding: “When she comes to the other side in Episode 7, into her waking life, it’s like seeing her through new eyes. It’s like :” Who is it now? “”

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Lois was initially introduced as a detective chasing a sadistic serial killer while struggling with an addiction problem, an ailing husband (played by Courtney B. Vance) and a daughter with an eating disorder (played by Raven Goodwin).

“Not everyone is necessarily experiencing Lois’ kind of addiction. But we all have our flaws,” the actress shared with we. “We all have that thing that might highlight something to someone in our orbit that says, ‘Hey, I know I’m not perfect, but I’m trying.’

Nash-Betts’ goal while playing Lois was to bring respect and grace to the character, noting, “I really wanted to make her relatable. And I still wanted people to see the good in her to root for her.”

grotesque it was a project close to Nash-Betts, as it allowed him to collaborate with the creator Ryan Murphy by bringing Lois to life in the first half, and now the character is ready for a whole new journey.

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“Ryan and I have a great relationship. It’s based on three things: love, respect and silliness. The third is really what keeps us going. But Lois went on a journey and when you get to know her, she lives up to it. Addiction is so close to the bottom of it,” Nash-Betts recalled. “So there are many layers to this performance because you never know where you are in your illness at any given time.”

Nash-Betts worked hard to portray Lois’s deteriorating mental health.

“She could be battered, she could be hungover or she could be drunk. Working with Ryan (helped) really mapped it out because you saw her in all the places she could be emotionally,” she explained. “(Also) this type of role with a detective down on his luck, drinking too much and still trying to solve the case is usually played by white men. So to be able to stand your ground as a black woman, you definitely have to a very grounded performance because how do you make it real?”

She continued: “How do you show all the layers? It’s not an easy process, but that’s why I love Ryan so much. As a partner, he’s so hands-on that anywhere there’s a question or concern, he’s ready to help to unpack it and find my clear path that I want to present to the public.”

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Nash-Betts also took on a leadership role as executive producer grotesque. She was determined to bring some lightness and fun to the set despite the heavy subject being filmed.

“As soon as we cut, I don’t care if I’m crying, I’m going to make a joke. I’m going to try to get the crew and the cast back. I posted some behind-the-scenes photos on my Instagram because people are always like, ‘Wow, this is so dark and so intense,'” he detailed. we. “What’s it like on set? Chaos and silliness. That’s what it’s like. And I’m the ringleader.”

This mentality extends beyond the whole. “I try to make sure I use my windshield time. So going back and forth, I learn my words for the next day,” Nash-Betts concluded. “So that when I get home, I can be a lover and a wife (a Jessica Betts). This is how I find my balance.”

grotesque airs Wednesdays on FX at 10pm ET. New episodes stream on Hulu the following day.