Baby Reindeer with Actor David Rysdahl

Published: May 3, 2024, 2:37 p.m.

The Netflix series \u201cBaby Reindeer\u201d written by Scottish comedian Richard Gadd based on the true story of a period in his life when he was stalked by a woman whom he gave a free cup of tea while working as a bartender in London, has been burning itself into the eyeballs and psyches of millions of people. Lisa was fascinated by the hit show\u2019s unflinching honesty, style, structure and incredible performances by both Gadd and Jessica Gunning. Joining Lisa and Dean to break it all down is another incredible actor, David Rysdahl. You may remember David from this season\u2019s \u201cFargo\u201d, playing sweet \u201cWayne\u201d the husband of Juno Temple\u2019s \u201cDot\u201d. His other credits include \u201cOppenheimer\u201d, \u201cBlack Mirror\u201d and he is currently shooting Noah Hawley\u2019s new \u201cAlien\u201d series in Bangkok.\xa0

David shares his reaction to \u201cBaby Reindeer\u201d and the aspects of Gadd\u2019s character \u201cDonny Dunn\u201d that he identifies with. David performed for years in New York as a clown and was part of the \u201calt\u201d comedy scene. We talk about Hollywood predators, the insecurities of fame\u2026and so much more. Join us for the conversation.

You can read Dawn Glen\u2019s insightful article about \u201cBaby Reindeer\u201d here:https://www.thecustardtv.com/netflixs-baby-reindeer-is-an-unflinching-look-at-abuse/

If you or someone you care about needs support contact

In the U.S.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) National Sexual Assault Hotline
https://www.rainn.org/resources

In the U.K.
https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk

In Australia
https://www.samsn.org.au

Stalking Safety Planning resource:

https://www.thehotline.org/resources/stalking-safety-planning/#:~:text=Help%20create%20a%20stalking%20safety%20plan&text=We%20are%20here%20to%20support,or%20chat%20at%20thehotline.org.

Stalking Prevention Awareness
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/contact/

Here are some of David\u2019s favorite organization doing great work to help save the environment. Please check out https://www.urbanoceanlab.org/sandy-community-resilience

https://www.greenwave.org