On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- Josh Charles, known for playing arrogant or unpleasant characters, has expressed concern about how people perceive him off-screen, emphasizing his desire to be seen as a good person.
- On the set of the 2015 film “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp,” Charles, who wore multiple popped collars, reassured co-writer Michael Showalter that he is not like the jerks he portrays.
- During an interview near his Greenwich Village home, Charles discussed his new Fox comedy “Best Medicine,” where he again plays a difficult character, while making efforts to separate his personal identity from his roles.
- Charles demonstrated warmth and friendliness in public, engaging with restaurant staff and patrons, and shared personal touches like his anatomical heart ring
