Legendary actor Dennis Quaid talked about his gripping role in the recently concluded Paramount+ series Happy Face, which aired its season finale on May 1st. Known for his charismatic performances in everything from The Substance to The Parent Trap, Quaid takes a sinister turn in this unsettling psychological drama based on a true story.
His exclusive quote appears on the Happy Face title page as part of JustWatch’s Why to Watch feature, which showcases personal insights from actors, directors, and writers to help fans decide what to stream.
Happy Face is also climbing the charts—up 11 spots this week to #36 in JustWatch’s U.S. streaming
rankings —and could rise even higher following this week’s season finale.
Dennis Quaid on the Dark Complexity of Happy Face
What I found fascinating about Happy Face is that it wasn’t your typical story of a serial killer, but it was really this relationship between the father and the daughter.
Serial killers in a way are very easy to play because they don’t really have any empathy and feelings. We all have that capability maybe inside of us, or we suspect we do, so it gets down to human nature and the question becomes really about ourselves.
What is Happy Face about?
Happy Face is a dark psychological crime series based on the harrowing true story of a serial killer and the daughter who turns him in. In this chilling role, Dennis Quaid plays a manipulative and emotionless killer whose twisted legacy haunts his daughter’s journey for justice. The series dives deep into the psychology of evil—and the gray area between nature and nurture. You can find out more about the series and where to watch it here.
Dennis Quaid is the highlight of the month
Dennis Quaid rose to fame in the 1980s with films like The Right Stuff (1983) and Innerspace (1987), and has since built an enduring career with hits including The Parent Trap (1998), The Rookie (2002), and The Day After Tomorrow (2004). Known for his versatility across genres, Quaid brings chilling gravitas to Happy Face, proving once again his ability to captivate audiences across generations.
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