Bill Pullman Recreates Limps for Netflix's The Boroughs
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- Bill Pullman says he mimicked a limp he saw from DP Miroslav Ondříček and Tom Hanks while rehearsing his role as Jack in Netflix’s sci‑fi series "The Boroughs".
- Geena Davis reunites with Pullman on "The Boroughs", recalling their previous chemistry from "A League of Their Own" and "The Accidental Tourist".
- The Boroughs is a Netflix sci‑fi mystery series produced by the Duffer brothers and Upside Down Pictures, featuring Alfre Woodard as Judy, a core ensemble member.
- Jack dies at the end of the first episode, killed by a mysterious creature that siphons brain fluid from his sleeping body.
- Bill Pullman expresses reluctance to sign long‑term TV contracts, preferring narrative completeness and control over story arcs.
Why it matters: Netflix can leverage the Pullman‑Davis reunion and Jack’s shocking death to spark buzz, potentially boosting viewership and subscriber retention as the company faces shareholder pressure after Reed Hastings’ exit.
