For nearly three decades,Melanie Lynskeyhas played her fair share of memorable roles.
Lynskey shines in dark mysteries in which realistic, multifaceted women are the focus.
And, thus, the Melanie Lynskey golden era has begun.
The role proved that while Lynskey can excel in plenty of different roles, she thrives in melancholy.
In retrospect, these roles feel like an increasing drum roll for what she would do next.
Judging by her recent roles, its become clear that this is where Lynskey belongs.
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She seems to feel at home playing a character where theres more than meets the eye.
But Shauna has suffered unspeakable trauma and harbors many dark secrets under the surface.
As viewers, though, we know that this is the truth.
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With the way Lynskey plays her, Bettys character feels like a real person.
Therein lies Lynskeys true calling in the acting world, and what makes her unique abilities so rare.
Lynskey plays real people even when the role may seem to call her to get sucked into a trope.
