Summary
The casting news about Dean Norris joiningGhostsrevealed atSan Diego Comic-Conunderscores the actor’s hidden talent for comedy. The panel, which Screen Rant attended, revealed that Norris will be joining theGhostsseason 4 castas a guest star, playing Samantha’s father. Norris' character will be a gruff and no-nonsense person with a rich backstory, making him similar to the roles the actor is best known for playing.
Norris is primarily known for his dramatic roles inBreaking BadandLaw & Order: Organized Crimeas well as in movies such asLethal Weapon 2,Terminator 2,andTheFirm.However,he also has had a string of comedic roles that he is not nearly as well known for, beginning with his participation inPolice Academy 6in 1985. Thus, this surprising casting news may be one of thebiggest TV show reveals from SDCC 2024.
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Dean Norris' Sitcom & Comedy Roles Are Really Underrated
Norris Has Appeared In Many Sitcoms But Is Primarily Known As a Dramatic Actor
Dean Norris is an underrated comedic actor, in part because he is so well known for his role inBreaking Bad.The image of Norris as a DEA agent who takes his job seriously has made it more difficult for him to get attention for his comedic roles, especially since he joinedLaw & Order: Organized Crimeso soon after he reprised his role as Hank inBetter Call Saul. However, he had some comedic moments even during his more serious roles that demonstrate how good he is at being funny.
Norris' best comedic moment onLaw & Order: Organized Crimewas his character’s reaction to being picked up from jail by someone with a tiny vehicle that he would never be able to fit into.
Norris shines as a comedian for the same reason he shines as a dramatic actor: characters that take themselves so seriously end up being funny when they are thrown into certain situations. For example,his interactions with Sheldon and Leonard onThe Big Bang Theoryare hilariousbecause he is so strait-laced while dealing with two goofy characters. Although most of the humor in such scenes comes from others' reactions to his character, it takes considerable skill to pull off being the more serious person in a comedic scene, and his understated reactions add to the humor.
Why Dean Norris Is Perfect For Ghosts Season 4
He Will Add Both Comedic And Dramatic Weight To The Story
Dean Norris' character, who is Sam’s father, is important because we’ve already met Sam’s mother inGhostsseason 1. Thus, meeting him and learning more about why he was so absent from Sam’s life will add an emotional punch to the show and make Sam a richer character. If Sam’s father takes himself as seriously as most of Norris' characters do, his interactions with the ghosts should be hilarious, as he likely is not the kind of person who believed in such things before.Norris is the perfect actor to play this rolebecause he does strait-laced so well.
Norris will add something special toGhostsbecause he can play someone so serious who is thrown into situations that make no sense to him.
The casting news about Norris joining the show was not the only majorGhostsupdate from San Diego Comic-Con.Mary Holland is joiningGhostsseason 4 as Patience, which is also exciting. Norris will add something special toGhostsbecause he can play someone so serious who is thrown into situations that make no sense to him. It will be fun for him to interact with all the ghosts, but especially Patience, as the dynamic between him and a Puritan spirit will lead to one-of-a-kind comedy.
Ghosts (US)
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Ghosts is a comedy series about Samantha and Jay, who convert a country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Unbeknownst to them, the house is inhabited by ghosts of former residents, visible only to Samantha. The show blends humor with supernatural elements as the couple navigates their unusual challenges.
