Mark Duplass expressed initial concerns about the show 'Good American Family' based on the controversial adoption case of Natalia Grace, urging that stories should not be created solely for profit. However, after discussions with the showrunners about the program's focus on bias, loyalty, and truth, he became convinced of its value. Duplass portrays Michael Barnett, who, alongside his ex-wife Kristine, faced legal troubles after allegedly abandoning Natalia. The series is set against the backdrop of their tumultuous family dynamics and Michael's eventual apology to Natalia over their shared troubling experiences.
I had the same monster you did,' Michael claimed, referring to his ex-wife. 'I was exceptionally controlled, and put down, and threatened, was minimalized.'
Don't put something out just because you can rip it from the headlines and make a buck,' the actor told the Los Angeles Times. 'What's this about?"
The show focuses on themes such as bias, loyalty, and 'the elusive nature of truth,' according to showrunners Sarah Sutherland and Katie Robbins.
Michael was acquitted in 2022, and Kristine's charges were dropped the following year.
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