Offerman on 'Death by Lightning' Slap from Gilpin
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- Nick Offerman singled out a scene from "Death by Lightning" in which Betty Gilpin slaps him, saying he loved the moment.
- Offerman praised the show's "'Deadwood'-ification" of history and called his onscreen bond with Shea Whigham a career highlight, adding he wanted to "giggle like a schoolgirl" working with him.
Why it matters: As an Emmy-nominated actor, Offerman's promotional remarks spotlight 'Death by Lightning' ahead of awards season, with his enthusiasm for the slap scene and Whigham partnership giving the Netflix/streaming title a hook for awards voters and viewers.
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