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Despite its heavy subject matter, there is a reason why Hulu\u2019s Furious<\/em> doesn\u2019t show Marshall physically abusing Alice in graphic detail.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSo much of the violence that Marshall has inflicted upon Alice is spoken about but not seen,\u201d Jake Lacy<\/strong> exclusively tells Us<\/em>. \u201cI honestly think it\u2019s maybe more impactful in that way because you certainly, as a reader, for me \u2014 or as a viewer \u2014 can imagine that visceral experience and then see the guy who\u2019s done it is shocking.\u201d<\/p>\n

The actor, 40, says the show benefits from having Marshall try to make amends, adding, \u201cIf we just show you all of it, then we\u2019ve defined it for you and you don\u2019t get to participate. It\u2019s always more interesting when it lives in your mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though the moments of abuse don\u2019t make it on screen, Lacy clarifies that there are no questions about Marshall\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are scenes where you see him explode and I don\u2019t feel one way or the other about it,\u201d he continues. \u201cI\u2019m just trying to fulfill what\u2019s on the page and this character, so that hopefully, if my piece is as real as it can be, then it plays into the rest of this wonderful story that Liz has written.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pulling inspiration from the 1987 film Black Widow, creator Elizabeth Meriwether explores dark themes of abuse and human trafficking in Furious through the eyes of several complex \u2014 and often imperfect \u2014 characters.<\/p>\n

Furious, which airs Mondays, follows FBI agent Alice (Emmy Rossum) as she hunts for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer, played by Lola Petticrew, who targets men who prey on girls.<\/p>\n

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Alice\u2019s relationship with ex Marshall (Lacy), who was physically abusive to her in the past, is also a central focus.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was really fortunate [in] the first 10 years of my career to play good guys and good boyfriends, and often that was to complete someone else\u2019s arc,\u201d Lacy shares. \u201cAnd I really liked The Talented Mr. Ripley where with Matt Damon, you understand him and know where he\u2019s coming from and see his pain or desire. But also, then he does these terrible things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lacy appreciates having the chance to push himself as an actor.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI just wanted the opportunity to do that,\u201d he tells Us<\/em>. \u201cSo I\u2019ve gotten what I wished for. And now people are like, \u2018You\u2019re just playing guys where you\u2019re not a safe person to be around.\u2019 So we\u2019ll see. We\u2019ll see if it swings back \u2014 but working on good material is always the goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

The crime drama, which also stars Scoot McNairy<\/strong> and Quincy Tyler Bernstine<\/strong>, relies on twists and turns that even the characters don\u2019t see coming. Petticrew, 30, specifically, had their work cut out for them while exploring a murderous character who seeks revenge after years of sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

For the actor, that meant finding the balance between fact and fiction.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to toe the line between doing the research that you need to do without exploiting people who\u2019ve been through what our characters have been through,\u201d they explain to Us. \u201cSo it was really delicate work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Petticrew also made an effort not to bring work home, adding, \u201cYou have to be able to go in and do your best work and you can\u2019t do that if you let the work eat away at you. Our cast [was] so phenomenal and we kept each other\u2019s spirits up. Our crew is also just absolutely phenomenal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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