Ryan Corr wants his new ABC series In Limbo to ‘normalize conversations about mental health’ as he reveals a deeply personal connection to the heartbreaking show
Packed to the Rafters actor Ryan Corr has revealed a very personal connection he has to the storyline of his new ABC drama series In Limbo.
In the show, the 33-year-old’s character mourns the death of a friend who committed suicide.
And sadly, Ryan’s real life has been struck by a similar tragedy.
The Love Child actor told Yahoo that he has tragically lost friends and loved ones to suicide.
“We want it to normalize conversations about mental health because at the end of the day it’s the things that are hidden that are the problem,” he explained.
Packed to the Rafters actor Ryan Corr has revealed a very personal connection he has to the storyline of his new ABC drama series In Limbo
In the show, the character of 33-year-old Charlie mourns the death of a friend who committed suicide
“And so the more we can bring that to light, and the more comfortable we are with that, I think that’s a positive step in the right direction.”
He also gave props to the show’s creators for their “great care and respect” in dealing with the topic of mental health.
Meanwhile, Ryan added that viewers can also laugh at the show’s quirky premise.
The series stars Corr alongside former Neighbors star Bob Morley who plays Nate, who is trapped in limbo after committing suicide.
Nate pursues the grieving Charlie as he tries to find a way to continue on his way to the other side.
Meanwhile, Nate learns he must complete a special task if he wants to escape limbo – though he doesn’t know what this “unfinished business” actually is.
“I’ve never seen a show that tries to tackle these kinds of issues in the same way,” Ryan told Yahoo.
“My reaction to the script was I shed a tear, and I laughed, and I really liked the pace it moved, it was a real page turner,” he added.
Ryan explained that despite the dark themes, the show was light and hopeful.
The series stars Corr alongside former Neighbors star Bob Morley who plays Nate, who is trapped in limbo after committing suicide.
Ryan received acclaim in 2022 when he landed a starring role in the Game of Thrones sequel House of the Dragon.
He amazed fans playing Ser Harwin Strong, Larys Strong’s younger brother and Harrenhal’s heir in the series.
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