Mr Inbetween

About Mr Inbetween

'Mr Inbetween' is an Australian television show originated in 2018, based on the short film 'The Magician' by Scott Ryan. The show revolves around the complex life of Ray Shoesmith, played by Scott Ryan himself, a hitman-for-hire juggling between his professional obligations and personal life. With its darkly comedic and incredibly humanized perspective on a traditionally villainous character, the show provides remarkable insight into the life of a man trying to balance work, relationships, parenting, and friendships.

Making / Production

Scott Ryan originally created the character Ray Shoesmith for his film 'The Magician'. After filmmaker and actor Nash Edgerton saw the film, he decided to work with Ryan to adapt the concept into a TV series. The show aired on FX and Showcase and is produced by Blue-Tongue Films and Jungle Entertainment. Despite its low budget, the show succeeded in creating high-quality production and compelling storytelling.

Actors

• Scott Ryan - Ray Shoesmith: The creator himself, Scott Ryan, delivers an incredible performance as the titular character, a criminal for hire, father, ex-husband, and friend, showcasing a depth and complexity rarely seen.
• Nicolas Cassim - Freddy: Plays the role of Ray's trusty confidant Freddy, an affable yet dark character with precision and charisma.
• Damon Herriman - Bruce: As Ray’s honestly clueless yet lovable friend, Damon depicts the role tactfully depicting the character’s innocence and ignorance.
• Brooke Satchwell - Ally: Ally, Ray's love interest, is brought to life by Brooke's skillful acting, showing a woman struggling with the truth about her lover.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The TV series is based on a 2005 film 'The Magician' which was an underground hit.
• Scott Ryan initially drove a taxi to fund the production of the original film.
• Despite being an Australian series, it gained significant popularity in the United States.

Quotes

• "Sometimes doing nothing can have the most impact."
• "I only hurt people because I ask them politely not to do something and they do it anyway."
• "Some people might say that I have an anger problem, yeah, but I genuinely believe there's a lot to be angry about."

Music/Soundtrack

• "No Good For Yourself" by Tommy Spender: provides a soulful, reflective melody that aptly accompanies the show's introspective moments.
• "Come to an End" by Kid Congo: This brooding rock track underscores many of the show's more tense scenes.
• "Steady as She Goes" by The Raconteurs: Used in the show for moments of laid-back cool.