Netflix fans stunned to discover Hollywood star is British as they hear his ‘real voice’ – and it’s blown their minds
NETFLIX fans have been left stunned to discover that a Hollywood star is actually British, as they hear his ‘real voice’ – and it’s blown their minds.
The Beast In Me on Netflix portrays an author who withdraws from her normal life after the tragic death of her son.
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Netflix fans have been left stunned to discover that a Hollywood star is actually BritishCredit: AP
Matthew Rhys surprised fans when he spoke in a Welsh accentCredit: Splash
And her desire for writing is only relighted when a new neighbour arrives on the scene.
And playing a part alongside actress Claire Danes is Matthew Rhys, who has left viewers shocked after they discovered he’s actually Welsh.
Matthew plays the part of Nile Jarvis in the psychological thriller and can be heard speaking in an American accent throughout.
But away from the show, Matthew has a Welsh accent, which has come as a total surprise to fans.
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He appeared in a TikTok video, which was captioned: “RWCMD friend and Fellow Matthew Rhys joined us last week to talk with our acting students, and to encourage our College community to use Welsh every day, no matter your level.”
Standing in a maroon jumper, Matthew says: “Here we are at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
“Where some of us not only speak Welsh, but encourage you to speak Welsh to us. So enjoy the show!”
Fans flooded the comments with messages of surprise, as one person playfully said: “Wow, he does a Welsh accent so good for an American…”
A second added: “Wait, wait, wait what? He’s Welsh?” and a third person said: “I did not know this man was Welsh.”
Someone else echoed: “Seriously where has this man been all this time? Such a fantastic actor, his role of Nile Jarvis, truly chef kiss. I am amazed. And I had no idea he is Welsh!”
Matthew is indeed Welsh – he was born and raised in Cardiff, Wales and is the son of Glyn, a headmaster, and Helen Evans, a teacher.
At age 17, after playing Elvis Presley in a school musical, he applied to and was accepted at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
His older sister Rachel, now a BBC broadcast journalist, also attended.
During Matthew’s time at RADA he appeared in the BBC police series Back-Up as well as in House of America.
He returned to Cardiff to act in his own language in the Welsh film Bydd yn Wrol (Be Brave), for which he won Best Actor at the Bafta Cymru (Welsh BAFTAs).
He is known for his Emmy-winning role as Philip Jennings on The Americans.
He also starred as Kevin Walker on the TV show Brothers & Sisters, and played Dylan Thomas in the film The Edge of Love.
Matthew is best mates with Liar star Ioan Gruffudd and lived with him for 10 years.
Matthew plays the part of Nile Jarvis in the psychological thrillerCredit: AP
Matthew is indeed Welsh – he was born and raised in CardiffCredit: AFP or licensors
