Y'all it's true - we all know a "Pam." Sociopathic behavior is nothing new. It's been around (although often misdiagnosed) for many years. But Pam (Renée Zellweger) is a high octane sociopath. She enjoys being pushy and belligerent. Indeed, she shares displays many of the characteristics associated with this particularly dangerous mental disorder.
Sociopaths are typically expert liars and manipulators. They tend to believe in their own lies. These traits can be traced as far back as a person's childhood. In this series, Pam's mother might have unconsciously contributed to Pam's extraordinary bad behavior.
In cinema, Pam seems to emulate the "real life " sociopathic behavior of the fictional Norman Bates from Psycho or Hannibal Lecter from Silence of the Lambs. And like a classic sociopath, she beguiles others to believe that she is truly a very nice, caring person. But eventually, under social pressure, the facade begins to erode. And then we get to see the real Pam, and when we do, it's pretty frightening.
She's capable of anything.
Renée Zellweger will likely be nominated for a best actor in a leading role for her performance in The Thing About Pam. But Zellweger also has a very talented supporting cast, including Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer (who is almost unrecognizable), Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers. Suanne Spoke, Mac Brandt, Katy Mixon and Glenn Fleshler.
No spoilers here as usual, but I will reveal the obvious. She's wearing a fat suit. Duh. Renée has said "the daily makeup and prosthetics process was amazing to watch, and part of the adventure of acting, despite it being really hot to wear while filming in New Orleans for hours at a time."
Sociopaths are typically expert liars and manipulators. They tend to believe in their own lies. These traits can be traced as far back as a person's childhood. In this series, Pam's mother might have unconsciously contributed to Pam's extraordinary bad behavior.
In cinema, Pam seems to emulate the "real life " sociopathic behavior of the fictional Norman Bates from Psycho or Hannibal Lecter from Silence of the Lambs. And like a classic sociopath, she beguiles others to believe that she is truly a very nice, caring person. But eventually, under social pressure, the facade begins to erode. And then we get to see the real Pam, and when we do, it's pretty frightening.
She's capable of anything.
Renée Zellweger will likely be nominated for a best actor in a leading role for her performance in The Thing About Pam. But Zellweger also has a very talented supporting cast, including Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer (who is almost unrecognizable), Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers. Suanne Spoke, Mac Brandt, Katy Mixon and Glenn Fleshler.
No spoilers here as usual, but I will reveal the obvious. She's wearing a fat suit. Duh. Renée has said "the daily makeup and prosthetics process was amazing to watch, and part of the adventure of acting, despite it being really hot to wear while filming in New Orleans for hours at a time."