Adam DiMarco, known for his role in *The White Lotus*, found himself drawn to a project steeped in horror and unsettling imagery: the new Netflix series, *Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen*. Despite the genre’s demands – endless night shoots and a deluge of fake blood – DiMarco felt a surprising sense of enjoyment during filming, a testament to the compelling story unfolding around him.
DiMarco plays Nicky, engaged to Rachel, portrayed by Camila Morrone. While acknowledging similarities to his *White Lotus* character, Albie, he intentionally sought to create a distinction. “Albie was a lover,” DiMarco explained, “and Nicky is a lover *and* a fighter.” He embraced the challenge of justifying his character’s questionable decisions, viewing it as an actor’s duty to become their character’s advocate.
The show masterfully employs misdirection, and DiMarco himself was caught off guard by several twists. Initially suspecting either “The Sorry Man” or local serial killer Larry Poole as the central villain, he was completely blindsided by the mid-season reveal – a harrowing flashback detailing Rachel’s traumatic birth. “It turns everything on its head,” he admitted, praising creator Haley Z Boston for the unexpected turn.
At its core, *Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen* explores a chilling concept: the uncertainty of finding “the one” when a hereditary curse looms large. DiMarco and Morrone worked collaboratively to deepen their characters’ connection, crafting a shared history and incorporating subtle physical intimacy into their performances.
“I think you can express a lot about a couple non-verbally,” DiMarco shared, emphasizing the power of body language and energy. He described an immediate, natural chemistry with Morrone, which proved invaluable during filming. “We got pretty lucky that we just had something pretty natural immediately there.”
The series utilizes claustrophobic close-ups to heighten the tension, often creating a physical barrier between the actors. DiMarco and Morrone found a way to overcome this, subtly connecting through hand squeezes beneath the camera. “Acting is reacting,” DiMarco explained, “and there’s nothing to react to if there’s a big camera in the way.”
DiMarco and Morrone convincingly portray a couple grappling with doubt and fear, leaving the audience questioning the very foundation of their relationship. In a story where life and death hang in the balance, how can anyone truly be certain of their soulmate? *Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen* delivers a visceral, unsettling experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
The show’s initial tension doesn’t always sustain throughout the eight episodes, but it recovers with shocking reveals and a standout performance from Victoria Pedretti. The series culminates in a blood-soaked finale, a frantic and terrifying descent into chaos.
