Matthew Rhys is currently enjoying an unprecedented career high. Fresh off a historic night at the Emmys, the acclaimed actor has cemented his status as one of the most versatile performers in the industry by shattering records and dominating the conversation in both drama and comedy.
On Monday, Rhys made Emmy history by becoming the first man to secure two lead acting wins on the same night. He took home the trophies for his leading roles in the comedy series Widow’s Bay and the limited series The Beast in Me. With these wins, the Welsh actor added a significant footnote to his legacy, as he is now the only performer to hold lead acting Emmys across all three major television genres—comedy, drama, and limited series—following his 2018 win for his iconic turn in the drama The Americans.
Rhys’s momentum shows no sign of slowing down, as he is already appearing on screens this week in a completely different capacity. Paramount+ has officially released Golden Axe, an animated comedy series based on the classic 1989 Sega video game franchise. All 10 episodes of the show are available for streaming now.
In the series, Rhys voices the legendary dwarf warrior Gilius Thunderhead. He is joined by an impressive ensemble cast, including Danny Pudi (Community, Mythic Quest) and Liam McIntyre (Gears of War 4). The comedy further leans into improvisation, featuring the vocal talents of Lisa Gilroy as the sorceress Tyris and Carl Tart as a unique humanoid panther.
The series serves as an homage to the original Sega title, following the trio of warriors—Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead—as they reunite to defend the realm of Yuria from the persistent villain Death Adder. The narrative adds a modern comedic twist to the classic fantasy quest by introducing Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and hopelessly underprepared adventurer whose desire for heroism far exceeds his actual combat capabilities.
For viewers curious about the series, Paramount+ has made the first two episodes available for free on YouTube. While the show arrives with a nostalgic premise and a pedigree cast, it aims to deliver something fresh for both long-time fans of the video games and newcomers looking for a lighthearted adventure. Whether the show will capture the same critical acclaim as his recent award-winning turns remains to be seen, but with a record-breaking week behind him, Rhys is clearly at the top of his game.
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