‘Seen on the Screen’ Podcast: Tyriq Withers on Romance and Redemption in Reminders of Him
The actor discusses joining the “Colleen Hoover Cinematic Universe” and his unforgettable chemistry with Maika Monroe.
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Tyriq Withers has never been afraid to take risks on screen. After standout performances in Him and I Know What You Did Last Summer, the actor steps into a new emotional landscape as Ledger Ward in Reminders of Him, the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. His portrayal explores the tenderness of grief, the courage of forgiveness, and a vulnerable side audiences haven’t seen before.
“There’s a litany of stories that are in my soul. There are so many ideas that I want to explore, and I think life is an epitome of that,” Withers tells ‘Seen on the Screen’ Host and RT Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley. “There are things that are scary, there are things that are funny, there are things that are sad or romantic […], and I challenge myself to go to those spaces.”
In this episode, Withers talks about joining the “Colleen Hoover Cinematic Universe” and discovering what gentleness in masculinity looks like through Ledger’s journey. He opens up about working with co-star Maika Monroe — from the unforgettable chemistry read she joined from her bathtub to the moment he dressed up as the Lorax to break the tension during an emotionally intense shoot.
Check out the full episode above, where Withers also reflects on his acting inspirations (including his reverence for Denzel Washington and Paul Newman), defends Love Jones as the ultimate romance film, and even gets emotional when surprised with a heartfelt message from his co-star.
Reminders of Him hits theaters March 13. Buy tickets now on Fandango.
Seen on the Screen is a Universal Entertainment and Fandango podcast series hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes.
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