Unstable Season 2's "Nuanced" New Character Played By New Girl Star Teased By Rob Lowe & John Owen Lowe

Summary Co-creator and star Rob Lowe says Lamorne Morris shines in his nuanced role on Unstable, avoiding caricature.

Lowe praises Morris for balancing story and comedy in his tough-to-play character.

Morris brings likability to his role, says fellow creator and star John Owen Lowe.

Unstable's lead stars and co-creators preview the nuanced character played by New Girl alum Lamorne Morris. Co-created by Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe, along with Victor Fresco, the Netflix comedy focuses on the father-son duo as they begin working together at a high-tech research facility. The arrangement leads to a personality clash, particularly as the shy son tries to keep his eccentric dad from spiraling after the death of a loved one. The cast of Unstable also includes Fleabag's Sian Clifford, Aaron Branch, Rachel Marsh, and Emma Ferreira.

In an interview with Screen Rant's Grant Hermanns for Unstable season 2, which debuts August 1 on Netflix, the Lowes shed light on the guest character played by Morris. Rob Lowe, who plays the father Ellis Dragon, zeroed in on what Morris brought to the role and how he avoided turning his portrayal into a caricature. John Owen Lowe, who plays the shy Jackson Dragon, likewise praised the new addition to the ensemble. Read their quotes below:

Rob Lowe: He's the only guy I can imagine playing that part, right? John Owen Lowe: He crushed it. Rob Lowe: It was a very tough part. John Owen Lowe: It was a very tough part to write, at first, and then, in translation, a difficult part to come in and play, because it carried a lot of story, but also a lot of comedic relief. And that balance is hard, and he's so good at it. Rob Lowe: So good, because that part could easily have been a caricature of, "Is he possibly the heir-apparent villain?" It's such a nuanced, smart take, which is what he does. John Owen Lowe: He's so likable, that's the other thing. Some people just have likability, and he really exudes that.

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Morris, known for his portrayal of Winston on the long-running sitcom New Girl, will recur on Unstable season 2 as play Peter. Described as the charismatic founder of a biotech start-up, Morris' character will add to the already intense rivalry between Ellis and Jackson. This comes as Morris recently received an Emmy nomination, in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category, for his performance as Witt Farr in Fargo season 5.

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Since the conclusion of New Girl in 2018, Morris had the lead role in the acclaimed Hulu comedy Woke. The two-season series garnered generally positive reviews, mixing live-action and animation elements to tell the story of Morris' cartoonist who experiences a major shift just as he's on the verge of major career success. The actor will next appear alongside Nicolas Cage in the upcoming Spider-Noir show, playing Robbie Robertson.

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Unstable season 2, from showrunner and executive producer Andrew Gurland, is also welcoming Iris Apatow to recur as the stepdaughter of Sian Cliffford's Anna. SNL vet Fred Armisen will also be reprising his guest role as as Leslie, Ellis’s therapist who is desperate to be friends with his patient. Along with the addition of Morris, it sets up for an evolving second installment.