Say goodbye to wacky wigs for husband and wife Kgb agents Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth (Keri Russell) on “The Americans.” It’s a sure sign that the Cold War spy series is winding down for Seasons 5 and 6. But it also means focusing more attention on the survival of their marriage and family.
“It was a transitional season and it was hard saying goodbye to [aliases] Clark and Jennifer because those looks are retired now, but it was fun doing more truth by craft with Philip,” said Peg Schierholz, who is head of hair.
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“The Clark disguise became a hat that he would put on when he was outside for people just getting a quick glimpse of him. I actually did that old theater trick of sewing blond curls attached to a cap that he could put on and...
“It was a transitional season and it was hard saying goodbye to [aliases] Clark and Jennifer because those looks are retired now, but it was fun doing more truth by craft with Philip,” said Peg Schierholz, who is head of hair.
Read More: ‘The Americans’ Renewed For Two Final Seasons, Will End in 2018
“The Clark disguise became a hat that he would put on when he was outside for people just getting a quick glimpse of him. I actually did that old theater trick of sewing blond curls attached to a cap that he could put on and...
- 7/8/2016
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Breaking Americans news: The role of Clark Herbert Westerfeld — one of Matthew Rhys’ many alias’ on FX’s acclaimed Cold War spy drama — has been hijacked by… me. For one night, anyway.
Let me back up for a second.
Back in early July, Amber Dowling — then-vp of the Television Critics Association — approached me about presenting one of the trophies at the annual TCA Awards. The category was Outstanding Achievement in Drama, the (then-top secret) recipient was The Americans, and my co-presenter would be TVGuide.com writer-editor Hanh Nguyen. I accepted without hesitation. I love The Americans. My fondness for Keri Russell is well documented.
Let me back up for a second.
Back in early July, Amber Dowling — then-vp of the Television Critics Association — approached me about presenting one of the trophies at the annual TCA Awards. The category was Outstanding Achievement in Drama, the (then-top secret) recipient was The Americans, and my co-presenter would be TVGuide.com writer-editor Hanh Nguyen. I accepted without hesitation. I love The Americans. My fondness for Keri Russell is well documented.
- 8/9/2015
- TVLine.com
One of the best parts of watching FX’s rollicking spy drama The Americans is getting to see just what Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell wear next — on their heads, that is.
Peg Schierholz, who leads the show’s hair department, has plenty to say about the fun that goes into creating the gorgeous 1980s styles that adorn Phillip, Elizabeth, and the rest of their Russian-American spy friends. And in fact, that’s why their hair is so big: it’s full of secrets.
Read on for eight little factoids we learned from Schierholz in anticipation of Wednesday night’s episode,...
Peg Schierholz, who leads the show’s hair department, has plenty to say about the fun that goes into creating the gorgeous 1980s styles that adorn Phillip, Elizabeth, and the rest of their Russian-American spy friends. And in fact, that’s why their hair is so big: it’s full of secrets.
Read on for eight little factoids we learned from Schierholz in anticipation of Wednesday night’s episode,...
- 4/2/2014
- by Marc Snetiker
- EW - Inside TV
On the back of The Americans' hair and makeup trailer door is a photo collage of the cast and crew each in the same wig. It's not Clark or John Denver or any other of Philip's (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth's (Keri Russell) follicular get-ups on the FX series — but Felicity's famous curls.
"Isn't it hilarious? I love it," Russell, the erstwhile Felicity, tells TVGuide.com with a laugh. "It's so great. I'm all about the hair!"
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So is The Americans. The spy drama has never met a wig it didn't like, outfitting Russell and Rhys in such ridiculous and fantastic espionage 'dos, ranging from dowdy to sexy, that the wigs have become the true stars of the show.
"It's really been a wild experience," Peg Schierholz, the show's hair department head, says. "Lori [Hicks, the makeup head] and I had never intended for the...
"Isn't it hilarious? I love it," Russell, the erstwhile Felicity, tells TVGuide.com with a laugh. "It's so great. I'm all about the hair!"
TV wigs: Tricks or treats? Vote now!
So is The Americans. The spy drama has never met a wig it didn't like, outfitting Russell and Rhys in such ridiculous and fantastic espionage 'dos, ranging from dowdy to sexy, that the wigs have become the true stars of the show.
"It's really been a wild experience," Peg Schierholz, the show's hair department head, says. "Lori [Hicks, the makeup head] and I had never intended for the...
- 3/25/2014
- by Joyce Eng
- TVGuide - Breaking News
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