The Emmy-winning actor was preparing to film the third season of the hit HBO series « Barry, » when COVID-19 put production on hold – but he’s not exactly sitting still
If there’s anyone you’d want to see during a pandemic, it’s actor-writer-producer-director and all-around-nice-guy Henry Winkler… even if it’s through a glass door.
How is he doing? « I am like everybody else in this country: I bet we have gone through every exact emotion, all without knowing it, together, » he said.
He’s quarantining in his home in Los Angeles, a spot that’s still peaceful despite construction nearby.
Correspondent Tracy Smith, speaking to Winkler through a glass door, said, « I feel like I’m admiring you through a shop window! »
« My sweater? » he gestured.
He was comfortable opening his door a little as Smith stepped back. Somehow, Winkler has always seemed comfortable, in whatever situation or role he’s taken on.
His latest: acting teacher Gene Cousineau in the hit HBO series, « Barry. » In a show that’s part comedy, part tragedy, Bill Hader plays a hit man who decides to try acting. Winkler is his beloved, but self-absorbed, mentor.
Last month, the cast and crew thought they were going to start production on season three.
« We were at the table, reading the first four scripts, » Winkler said. « And we were gonna come back the next day and read three and four. And went home. And never went back. »
Production shut down on March 18.
Smith asked, « Have you kept in touch with other members of the cast? »
« All the time.
