Stephen Root's Epic Confession on Fast & Furious Scene

During a recent episode of Barry, the show took an unexpected turn by referencing the popular Fast and the Furious franchise. This was done in a bid to comfort some of the newer characters in the show. Stephen Root, who plays Monroe Fuches, a newly formed sociopathic mob boss, revealed that the scene was completely improvised. Despite being a dark comedy, Barry still manages to showcase its comedic side, and this was evident in the scene where Fuches' gang discussed the Fast and the Furious movies while committing brutal murders. Root shed light on what went down behind the scenes while filming this scene.

Root shared the complete account of the incident in an interview with Daily Beast. According to him, Fuches' girlfriend was initially supposed to speak, but the decision to have her remain silent added to the humor of the scene. It was her daughter who finally broke the silence and stated that they felt uneasy when people's heads were chopped off. Root also revealed that the idea for the iconic movie reference in the scene came from the actors improvising based on the Fast and Furious franchise. He highlighted that such moments are what make the show so enjoyable, as they are not scripted but still fit perfectly within the show's universe.

Fuches' attempt to balance his life as a ruthless criminal mastermind and a loving boyfriend to his girlfriend and her child is a hilarious and dysfunctional scene. Despite trying to show them that he's not a bad guy, it's clear to Barry fans that he definitely is. The addition of The Fast and the Furious franchise to the scene adds to the humor and fits perfectly with the show's impending end. With the upcoming Barry-Fuches-NoHo Hank showdown, things are only going to get worse. Fuches has proven himself to be invincible, but his intentions for seeing Barry remain unknown. Although Barry has left his hitman life behind, his skills remain intact and with his family in danger, he's more than ready to kill again.

Barry's previous outburst at the monastery is still fresh in our minds. With his intense animosity towards Fuches, will he have the same level of determination when facing off against Fuches' formidable gang, especially since it's been years since his last kill? Given the show's past, it's likely that the confrontation will be swift and explosive. Don't miss the finale of Barry on May 28, 2023, at 9 pm ET, available for streaming on HBO Max.