His Dark Materials: Ruth Wilson: Bringing Mrs. Coulter to Life | HBO

[@mat_deb5821]

She is absolutely perfect for the role, she exudes pure confidence and glamour and mixes it beautifully with viciousness. I am already in love

[@kimberleysmith818]

Yes! She is the Mrs Coulter I imagined back when I read the books back as a 16 year old.

[@lienechevarria8026]

I was thinking more of Eva Green for this role, but after seeing it, Ruth Wilson is perfect.

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Shes hot

[@viz4884]

@@iliketowatchvideos47 Oh she is.

[@lilypond5158]

@@lienechevarria8026 Eva Green is kind of already done this sort of role in cracks, she plays a seemingly amazing and carismatic teacher and reveals a dark side.

[@LostBeast]

It really was a stroke of genius having Ruth Wilson. I get the impression from this version that she is at war with her own soul. I can’t wait to see more.

[@faithlee4936]

She scared me the first time I saw her and her true colors LOL

[@eggstirminator]

@@faithlee4936 same, she puts so much emotion in every scene its incredible. she is the perfect choice

[@faithlee4936]

@@eggstirminator I know right :)

[@elenalost8502]

And what do you all think about her in the episode 6? I was absolutely full of emotions.

[@faithlee4936]

@@elenalost8502 To be honest it was... disturbing, to say the least, but yes completely full of emotions. I loved it😆

[@brizuelasergio]

"It's such a shame there always has to be a "but" attached to a compliment" Wow she seems powerful and dominant af, exactly what her presence in the Magisterium is supposed to provoke

[@antmagor]

Sergio David Brizuela González I agree, there is a part of me that’s always going to wish that we could’ve had Nicole Kidman, but as new line cinema just completely destroyed what might’ve been a wonderful movie, I think Ruth Wilson will succeed where Hollywood failed.

[@Eleyvie]

Oh yes, it's actually fantastic how she constantly stays on top of her conversations with Magisterium officials all the while being one wrong breath away from being formally charged with heresy.

[@edozieonyeanusi4225]

She said "I hope to scare you all". lol she has already doing so

[@viz4884]

She is my favorite. She is so terrifying lol

[@JixieDyeAuthor]

Nah I don't find her scary. I would like to be more like Mrs C

[@elenalost8502]

I didn't think she is scary at all. Well when her monkey fights with Pan, then I was scared. It was too violent for me. But the end of the scene when she talks about Asriel is a failure like dad she just looked so defeated. I always thought she a woman who failed to be a mother and this is crushing her. We clearly can see her pain when Lyra said "I want to be alone". She was defeated again, because she was violent, she was apologetic, guilty, but she understood. And in the episode 6 we can see how much she wanted to be a mother. We can see how much she cared about her, and how much she worried about her. Yes, she is a complex character, but she is really loves Lyra.

[@johnsmith-jv3ry]

ruth wilson is one of the most criminally underrated actors of our time

[@emilyward6901]

Ikr

[@eiranoconnor9768]

Ruth Wilson always plays the most convincing psychopath. As soon as I knew she was playing Mrs Coulter, I knew I was going to love this adaptation......she has not disappointed me!

[@deletedaccount1990]

I am completely blown away by Wilson's performance in this series. She is THE PERFECT Marisa Coulter. Been a serious fan of the books for years and so far the series is excellently done.

[@AJ-lg2sg]

She is like, your first impression of Cersei, you hate her bc you know she represents evil, but then, the character complexity immerse you into loving her in an admiring way

[@laradarwishh99]

😂 The best comment. I am with u

[@ameliachitwood5348]

I honestly could not have thought of a better example of another character that I absolutely despise, but also feel for her at the same time.

[@kayajoelle6674]

Lol I NEVER felt that about Cersei

[@MたいしS]

I ❤️ Cersei Lannister

[@mohiuddinadamali7315]

Yes I also had this same thought

[@elbertellis6340]

Ruth Wilson is amazing. It is a shame she isn’t bigger in Hollywood. I love her in everything she’s done, especially Luther.

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

most of the hollywood actors are crap, its all about looks and nothing about acting. maybe years ago yea. but now hollywood is a farce..

[@agulad961]

she is amazing!!!! I hope she will get lots of awards for this role :D

[@SalemEverett]

I feel like Ruth Wilson is an "actor's actor" if you know what I mean. She's critically acclaimed and well-reviewed in everything she's starred in, and is a heavy hitter in the theatre world too. I don't think it matters that she's not huge in Hollywood, as there's no real correlation between talent and Hollywood "success". I can name many Hollywood actors with little to no talent!

[@AJ-lg2sg]

Everytime she hurts her daemon, I would get tears in my eyes, it's so sad

[@dimitrisolaz6921]

Thought exactly the same, this is terribly sad, why is there this strange relationship between her and her daemon ? Also, this is sad when you consider that they both share the same soul, if she hurts him she somehow hurts herself... maybe she is not that confident and strong after all...

[@AJ-lg2sg]

@@dimitrisolaz6921 Exactly! I haven't read the books, and it seems she has a dark personality regarding her own view of herself, she's is so good at representing the people who torture themselves when things don't turn out perfect

[@AJ-lg2sg]

@@dimitrisolaz6921 That or... She's actually from our dimension and that's not her soul, that's why she doesn't have a conection with it, and can distance and don't even talk. Anice plot twist, but that wouldn't be as impacful

[@nobodysXghost]

and when you hurt your daemon you feel physical pain. her daemon has no name, isn't allowed to speak-she suppresses her soul and ignores it, hates it. very sad.

[@AJ-lg2sg]

@@nobodysXghost That's very deep and complex, I really love that character

[@hearttune98]

When she opens the doors, smiles and stalks out, I felt chills down my spine.

[@petersmernoff9590]

Ruth Wilson gave the greatest performance in HIS DARK MATERIALS, which, considering how excellent it was, is really saying something.

[@SeyhawksNow]

Just finished the first episode. Already Wilson's Coulter feels way better than the movie, and she puts on this presence like what Dolores Umbridge would long to put on an entire room

[@SeyhawksNow]

@@purestrangeness1839 yea absolutely. I also get a lot of "Cersei Lannister" vibes from her acting style, but at the same time she's so well versed in the role that you can't even think of who to really compare her to. She's not exactly like one character or another. She's just "Mrs Coulter". (Haven't read the books but loved the movie years ago)

[@viz4884]

@@SeyhawksNow Cersei Lannister is what came to my mind too. She reminds me so much of her. Her mocking demeanor,intimidating presence and outfits and having a dark side. Fuck its awesome

[@lisatheintuitive]

She’s my favourite character in this series! I want her wardrobe and her apartment! I must say the level of production value they’ve gone to for this is superb and it’s exciting to watch!

[@julieaubutgaudet4403]

She is doing a good job! I love the nuance. The way she treats her deamon(her soul), is truly a visual representation of self-hatred.

[@PeterRabbit4Eva]

In the latest episode, Ruth Wilson just blew Nicole Kidman’s version in GC out of the water. Ruth Wilson is so PERFECT for the role, and very deserving the EMMY. ❤️

[@alainac.8183]

i've never seen anything she's been in until this show. She's an amazing actress and gives me chills.

[@StanleyMabonga]

She was amazing on Luther. I can't wait for this.

[@jamesfield1674]

A great femme fatale

[@Jackhreed]

I have to admit I was nervous about her casting at first, but I’m sold now! Can’t wait till Monday

[@Tridentus]

I'm not the biggest fan of how she comes across in this, I always imagined Coulter as having a melodic and subtle presence, which makes her all the more sinister, but I'll enjoy watching this regardless.

[@Jackhreed]

Daniel L. Yeah, I do agree with you on that regard. I was just sort of speaking to her capabilities as an actress in this type of role. I still haven’t seen the show yet so I can’t say for sure, but I’ve heard and read that all of the characters are different than their book counterparts. I’m not quite sure how I feel about that.

[@gatorarman12]

I saw her in Luthur way back when and remember how phenomenal this actress I had never heard of was. Yes Idris was immensely talented but I found myself gravitating towards her excellent portrayal. She's incredibly talented and is a perfect choice for Coulter. Glad the first episode got rid of your concerns.

[@irreverentbard7322]

She steals every scene!!! Brilliant actress!

[@MaghrebMusic123]

This role was WRITTEN for RUTH WILSON

[@Geekus]

More like Ruthless Wilson; she is absolutely incredible! Her ferocity and slippery deadliness are so integrated, this is a Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister level of femme fatality.

[@nobodysXghost]

"to play the literal Mother of all Evil, how could I turn that down?"

[@themillwrightufo]

I'm absolutely in love with this woman, she is perfect for this role and so damn talented......

[@fallingapart]

Oh geezy honestly she’s my favorite character because they have made her such an amazing villain. Sometimes I’m screaming and Lyra to just help her mom and just to not leave her.

[@acmulhern]

She is exactly how I imagined her in the books. She didn’t iron out the character like they so often do in movies, but she added to Mrs Coulter. I can’t wait to see this show, I think the series format is perfect in order to not condense the story too much...

[@feanaro2712]

Mrs. Coulter was one of my favourite characters in HDM, and bases on what we’ve seen so far in trailers and interviews, I’m really looking forward to seeing her brought to life in this series. The part about her daemon especially intrigues me, as it says so much about her character right from the get-go. So cool that they took what I had always assumed was just a result of the narrow perspective and made it a part of who she is and how she interacts with... well, herself.

[@10animallover10]

I agee, how a person treats their daemon says a lot about their character, their morals, their self-love (or hate) and their inner battles and mental/psychological health. Reminds me of this hyena daemon in the Book of Dust. A prequal to His dark materials/The golden compass. That was pretty enerving to read..

[@shams.v]

God, she has me on my toes each time she is on screen. She is an amazing actor, so many shades of different emotions in one person. Eagerly waiting for Season 3 , just for Mrs. Coulter.

[@kimmmmm871]

Omg her performance is so complex and amazing!!! Made the villain so understanble and humanly evil 😍

[@romerobjuancarlos]

She's RuthLESS Wilson. This woman is stunning.

[@Denem55]

I just love how these actors understand the characters. In the books watching most things through Lyra's eyes I could never see how complex and beautiful her character was. This series and Ruth playing her gives me total different side of her and it just breaks my heart 💔

[@tdavis127ad]

She's been the standout performance so far. I love this interpretation of the character

[@damienjohn]

She fucking nails this role. Holy shit I was blown away, so subtle yet so complex.

[@CraigUntlNytTym]

The BBC has done a great job with this show...

[@imogen4403]

She is perfectly fitted for the role. I love this show and Ruth performance so far!

[@princessthyemis]

that line about the compliment with such a BRILLIANT piece of dialogue!!!!!

[@AlbaFlavius]

She does the character justice, really wicked!

[@iloovemusicsoo]

THIS is an example of PERFECT casting!

[@GhostInPajamas]

She was the best part of the show. I love a complex antagonist that I can't help but feel sympathy for. She seems to carry the guilt of everything she does, or at least knows she's doing evil things but does them anyway. Reminds me of Cersei Lannister.

[@marina.chayka]

The Golden Compass movie made a lot of mistakes but Nicole Kidman was spot on, I'm not even a fan of hers but her acting was amazing. I only know Ruth Wilson from The Affair and Alison couldn't be more differente from Mrs. Coulter! I was at first worried about her casting but all she videos and interviews look great, and she does look physically more like Mrs. Coulter should with the flowy black hair. It also seems like we'll see more of her alone and not just in relation to Lyra, which I am excited for, she is such a great and complex character!

[@Александр-к5и8з]

You really should watch 'Luther'. Ruth Wilson plays Alice Morgan, another complex loveable psychopathic murderer beloved by critics and fans. After I had read about her getting the role of Mrs. C I knew we're in good hands.

[@marina.chayka]

Oh boy I watch way too much series already lol but it's on my mind, I'll wait to see her on His Dark Materials before deciding to watch or not.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

Well if you’ve seen Luther, you’ll definitely see her has perfect casting.

[@thirstymonk]

she is exactly like Mrs C described in the books. Kidman was too angelic and posh.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

Radka Vargová for sure Kidman is definitely prettier, I guess that draws you in, but most definitely Ruth in Luther was more compelling and genuinely unnerving.... so I think this is better casting. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤡🤡🤡🤡🌍🌍🌍

[@Bandoolero]

she acts phenomenally, perfect casting too for the role+

[@Skylardietsche]

She's perfect for the role, it's almost scary... Because the character is almost unreal like you can't imagine someone actually portraying it, and then she came along. Nicole did a great job as well, but there's something more gritty, darker to Ruth's portrayal for me

[@adenuristiqomah984]

I love how she express her emotion through the movement of her lips.

[@JOUOBCAST]

I love books and I must say, that Ruth Wilson is absolutely astonishing. I have no words to describe, how great she is in the role of Ms. Coulter!

[@sammy112001]

I loved her in the books and now I love her in the series too. She plays her so well

[@xFirebird925x]

Finished the first season, and I am loving her version of Mrs. Coulter. Can't wait to see the 2nd and 3rd seasons.

[@4014Thugsy]

She is doing a great job bringing the character from the books to life.

[@duck6100]

I loved Ruth Wilson in Luther, she plays an amazing villain. She suits this role so perfectly.

[@HailG3]

I wasn't sure about this casting choice at first, because it didn't seem like she had the same aura of "menacing perfection" that Kidman had in the movie, but now I'm sold. I can't wait to see more of her.

[@thaismanda263]

Ruth is such an amazing actress, very talented and beautiful! She’s my favorite jane eyre of all times, I am looking forward for the next ep!

[@dawnsfairy]

She’s amazing, I normally hate the villain but god! I just couldn’t she’s so great.

[@yoelliberanome920]

She was amazing The most complete performance possible

[@tattooedandy93]

I first saw Ruth Wilson in Jane Eyre she was such an unknown actor who has gone on to star in Luther, Saving Mr Banks and the Affair. She has such a talent as an actress and has made the role of Mrs Coulter her own and completely different to Nicole Kidman’s portrayal which was a very glamorous ice queen model image. You can see the fierceness in her eyes it matches with her daemon, the connection is spot on despite the fact the monkey is CGI.

[@tubereel5239]

Ruth, words fail me, you are just Awesome in everything you portray, a national treasure x

[@khanyangabase691]

I haven't seen any episodes but she deserves alllll the awards because wow

[@ravagertv1380]

2:51 - This gives me goosebumps

[@MrWhangdoodles]

She's chilling as Mrs. Coulter. It's been so long since I read "Northern Lights". I don't even know if she makes it.

[@binzianer]

Cant wait for book 3! First two seasons have been fantastic, with a major part being endowed to her!

[@areemetz07]

PERFECT casting!

[@abcun17]

Ruth Wilson is breathtaking!❤️

[@stevealsbrooks6422]

She is absolutely perfect to play Evil parts. And being lovely as she is makes it even better.

[@clodragonthesecond9162]

She’s wonderful her character is wonderful

[@HPofNARNIA]

Ruth Wilson is PERFECT FOR Mrs. Coulter!! Ive seen her in 'Jane Eyre (2006)' And "Saving Mr. Banks' and she was great in them.

[@freupipi]

...I just hope, I'll scare you all! She does, what a performance.

[@lyra9767]

I am here watching season 2.......adore this women❤️🔥

[@Stephensouraski]

Seems like the angrier she gets, the more sexier she looks.

[@kingfadedz7882]

I thought I was the only one

[@MrCodyhoskins]

It's interesting how they cast Ruth Wilson to play Mrs. Coulter considering how similar her eyebrows are to Nicole Kidman's. Pullman always wanted Kidman to play Marisa and I guess this is how they stay close to that imagination he had for his principal villainess, only this time keeping her hair dark like in the books. I think Wilson is the next best choice ever made for the character because I could really see her tormented and alluring performance in The Affair being channeled into something more sinister and so far she really balances the pleasant seductive side and the ruthless icy undercurrent of Marisa very powerfully.

[@lem1738]

Ruth Wilson’s eyebrows are majestic

[@SicilianStealth]

A talented actress she filled the role even more so I'm so looking forward to season 3.

[@joecates3371]

Perfect casting as the new mrs coulter

[@andrewlim9345]

Ruth Wilson captures Ms Coulter very well. Look forward to Season 3.

[@Eeda01]

She's amazing.

[@dawnchristensen7492]

awesome actress.

[@eduardagraciano]

This is my Jane Eyre getting all she deserves. ❤ SO MUCH LOVE

[@richardcatherwood9146]

You were perfect as Mrs Coulter….First time I’ve seen you act…..and it was a treat.Thankyou.

[@galleryg998]

She REALLY knows these characters well

[@CarlosHernandez-vv6bx]

I’m in LOVE with this awesome actress. I don’t know if she has already played it, but there is a role I would like to watch her incarnate: Lady Macbeth. She would be THE lady, I’m sure.

[@BioshockFan91]

2:22 JESUS GIVE HER AN EMMY ALREADY

[@gabefuller5212]

She’s done a brilliant job.

[@anyakhalid3848]

I wasn't sure after Nicole Kidman but I do love her acting. Evil/pyscho side is spot on

[@alexmatias6865]

I think I've watched this about a hundred times now.

[@mariaoohlalala]

You’re not the one🤣

[@deleting6192]

mee too XD

[@omfug7148]

She is so great in the series.

[@elenalost8502]

I didn't think she is scary at all. Well when her monkey fights with Pan, then I was scared. It was too violent for me. But the end of the scene when she talks about Asriel is a failure like dad she just looked so defeated. I always thought she a woman who failed to be a mother and this is crushing her. We clearly can see her pain when Lyra said "I want to be alone". She was defeated again, because she was violent, she was apologetic, guilty, but she understood. And in the episode 6 we can see how much she wanted to be a mother. We can see how much she cared about her, and how much she worried about her. Yes, she is a complex character, but she is really loves Lyra.

[@talitasouza2555]

Essa personagem é perfeita pra Ruth interpretar. Será um sucesso!

[@iv7267]

All the acting in the show is fantastic, yet somehow, she stands out.

[@x-x101]

She did her character serious justice.

[@danribas1096]

She's amazing!

[@s.a.7627]

I think that Nicole Kidman played the charming side of Mrs Coulter very well. And Ruth Wilson played the sick, dark side of her very well. Both of them pointed two different sides of her character out.

[@jamlym4974]

My favorite character by far.

[@2dostone2]

they hook me up with this amazing series, i watched both seasons in 2 days,now what, where is the third one

[@1femalegeek]

It's coming!!! They confirmed the third season already!!!

[@thirstymonk]

Filming is wrapped, now they only need to add special effects. So maybe in summer 2022? Or even late spring?

[@traod8]

Absolutely the greatest thing about this series! Go Ruth!

[@aggie103344]

Did anybody else gets chills at 2:24

[@ishmaelwolfsbane117]

She's fantastic in the role!

[@EscenasDVA]

Amazing actress, cheers to you my fellow thespian.

[@KazumiShiunsai]

I loved her in luther can't wait to watch this

[@alexandraburr9689]

Love Ruth better, she has a more evilness in her character, and that is what i like about her character.

[@SJMyrroR]

mrs. coulter is the cersei of this decade

[@madeline52]

I really want Mrs Coulter to be my mother

[@vedangl6603]

2:54 “TEAR EVERYTHING APART”😰😱😱💀

[@alexschlotterstein118]

Ruth is brilliantly connecting Mrs. Coulters character and motives from the first to the third book, where she realizes, she truly loves Lyra. She gets that insight at the beginning of "the Amber spyglass" and for me it seemed a bit out of character, compared to her ambitions of finding Lyra in the other two books for other (spoiler) reasons.

[@alejandromorales9516]

In my mind Mrs. Coulter WAS Nicole Kidman even before the movie came out. Hitchcock blonde was the way I envisioned her. Well, Ruth Wilson has put a stop to all that. She IS Mrs. Coulter. And my favorite thing in this adaptation. Bravo!