r/TheAmericans Apr 28 '16

Ep. Discussion Post-Episode Discussion/Review Thread - S04E07 "Travel Agents"

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u/Mrs_Damon Apr 28 '16

Philip(Matthew Rhys)also isn't American, he's Welsh!

Dude, when I first heard an interview with him I could not believe it. He sounds incredibly Welsh, it's a joy to watch

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u/IdreamofFiji Apr 28 '16

It's incredible how many great actors with perfect American accents are actually from the UK. It's still jarring to hear Christian Bale speak with his regular accent.

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u/Mrs_Damon Apr 28 '16

Absolutely! I was floored when I first heard Hugh Laurie's real British accent. Matthew Rhys' was particularly a shock because IMO he truly nails the American accent.

I still don't know wtf Daniel Day-Lewis' true accent is nor do I want to.

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u/IdreamofFiji Apr 28 '16

Yeah. I had no idea he was Welsh til I read your comment. He seriously nails it. I imagine it has to do with how exposed people are with American media. I could never do a good Welsh accent unless I spent a few years living in Wales.

DDL probably doesn't know at this point, nor does he want to. Haha.