Bullseye with Jesse Thorn Sharon Horgan
Jan 24, 2025
Sharon Horgan, an acclaimed actor and writer known for her brilliant series like Bad Sisters and Catastrophe, discusses her latest project, Bad Sisters, blending dark comedy and family drama. She shares the inspiration behind the show, touching on themes of domestic violence and complex family dynamics. The conversation dives into balancing humor with serious narratives and the emotional complexities of trauma in storytelling. Horgan also reflects on her career and the importance of authentic representations of relationships in media.
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Horgan's Hesitation
- Sharon Horgan was initially hesitant to remake the Belgian show Clan.
- She wasn't interested in remakes and had never written an hour-long thriller.
Tonal Shift from Original
- The original Belgian show, Clan, had a different tone, involving more heightened scenarios like Chinese mafia and hitmen.
- Horgan was drawn to the core premise of sisters attempting murder and the impact on their relationships.
Sibling Dynamics
- Sharon Horgan has four siblings, mirroring the Garvey family size in Bad Sisters.
- She jokes about hypothetically helping her siblings with murder, emphasizing their close bond.