How Carrie Preston Played Her Own Twin on 'Claws': Behind the Scenes
By Marcus Vance
The table below outlines how Preston’s dual-role workflow on Claws compares to other memorable instances of actors playing multiple characters on cable and network television:
| Production & Actor | Roles Portrayed | Primary Visual Method | On-Set Blocking Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claws (TNT)Carrie Preston | Polly Marks & Lillian Marks | Split-screen, motion control, audio IFB feedback | Full choreographed dance sequences with physical interaction |
| Orphan Black (BBC America)Tatiana Maslany | Sarah Manning & Multiple Clones | Technodolly motion-control rig, rotoscoping | Up to four clones sharing a dynamic four-way scene simultaneously |
| I Know This Much Is True (HBO)Mark Ruffalo | Dominick & Thomas Birdsey | Sequential filming, massive weight gain/loss interval | Filmed first role, took a six-week hiatus, returned 30 lbs heavier for second role |
| Friends (NBC)Lisa Kudrow | Phoebe & Ursula Buffay | Static lock-off split screen, body double (sister Helena) | Simple conversational lines with strict camera barriers |
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