Like-minded? Steve Howey revealed whether or not he can relate to his True Lies character, Harry, after his divorce from Sarah Shahi.
The Texas native, 45, performs a pc salesman named Harry who is definitely a world spy on the brand new CBS collection. Whereas Howey is neither a salesman nor a spy, he solely instructed Us Weekly on Friday, February 24, that he related with Harry’s function as a “devoted household man” who “adores his children” regardless of deceiving them and his spouse, Helen (Ginger Gonzaga), for 17 years.
“I’m a father … I do know the wedding route,” Howey instructed Us of the connection between his life and that of his character. “Harry is a protector. I really feel like I’m a protector, particularly once I’m with my children. So, there’s a whole lot of similarities there.”
The previous Shameless star shares three kids — son William, 13, and twins Violet and Knox, 7 — with Shahi, 43, whom he was married to for 11 years earlier than calling it quits. Us solely confirmed in June 2020 that the Intercourse/Life actress filed for divorce one month prior after separating from her partner in April of that yr.
Steve Howey in True Lies Alan Markfield/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
“After a lot thought and consideration, we have now determined to finish our marriage,” the exes mentioned in a joint assertion to Us on the time. “As we enter into this new part of our lives, our precedence will stay co-parenting our youngsters with a lot love, mutual respect and friendship. And although our relationship is altering, we’re dedicated to persevering with our lives as a loving household.”
Us solely confirmed that Howey and Shahi finalized their divorce in January 2021. Whereas the L Phrase alum moved on romantically together with her Intercourse/Life costar Adam Demos in late 2020, Howey targeted on the ultimate season of Shameless, which resulted in 2021, and the start of True Lies, which premieres on Wednesday, March 1.
The Reba alum defined to Us on Friday that he has a number of extra issues in frequent together with his True Lies character since they’re “each the identical particular person” in method.
“I’m an actor … Harry is an actor as nicely,” Howey mentioned. “I’m not as a superb of liar as Harry is, as a result of I don’t even know if it’s lies or it’s simply dishonest truths. You possibly can say true lies [is] mendacity honestly.”
Steve Howey as Harry in True Lies Jace Downs/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The One thing Borrowed actor additional defined that his TV alter ego “is aware of the way to compartmentalize,” confessing, “I don’t know the way to try this.”
Whereas Howey has discovered TV success earlier than, he instructed Us that this function is just a little bit totally different due to all of the motion.
“I wished to do my very own stunts. I’ve at all times wished to do it, like, this has been a dream come true,” the Making Infants star revealed, noting that he needed to practice actually onerous to turn out to be a spy. “Two months earlier than we began manufacturing, I used to be simply working up hills, getting my physique conditioned. And I simply began taking a look at materials for clandestine operations and work and it’s not as glamorous as you suppose it’s.”
The Bride Wars actor’s costar Gonzaga, nonetheless, made the work just a little extra bearable. “There’s a whole lot of chemistry between Steve and Ginger, so there’s gonna be chemistry between Harry and Helen,” he teased, explaining that on the present Harry’s spouse learns he’s a spy when they’re kidnapped in Paris. “And that was simply luck, future, I don’t know. However I am keen on Ginger. I feel she’s one of many funniest folks I’ve ever met, and I do know a whole lot of humorous folks.”
Howey added: “She made me snort each day after we have been working collectively. It was superior. And she or he’s additionally a superb particular person, so her humor doesn’t come from a nasty place or a adverse place. Her humor is making enjoyable of herself [and] making enjoyable of me, which I really like.”
True Lies premieres on CBS Wednesday, March 1, at 10 p.m. ET.
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With reporting by Leanne Aciz Stanton
