An official release date and a trailer have been released for Prime Video’s workplace thriller,The Consultant. Throughout the show,Christoph Waltz’smain character Regus Patoff is portrayed as a sociopath who believes that he will grow to be feared by his employees. Regus is also depicted as a “monster” that invades the privacy of its employees, puts them in uncomfortable situations, and undertakes other disturbing actions. While acknowledging his unpopularity among colleagues, the consultant believes that improving a company’s numbers must be accomplished regardless of the costs.
Despite appearing in a number of movies and TV shows throughout his career, Christoph Waltz’s work has always had a sinister tone. With his sarcastic performances, the actor excels at portraying characters with evil tendencies. He proved this with his award-winning performance inInglourious Basterds.
In addition to Waltz, the cast ofThe ConsultantincludesNat Wolff(The Stand), Brittany O’Grady (The White Lotus), Aimee Carrero (The Menu), Sloane Avery (Physical), and Michael Charles Vaccaro (For All Mankind).The Consultant’sofficial synopsis reads as follows:
“Based on Bentley Little’s 2015 novel of the same name, the characters and story in this thrilling new series unfold in new and unexpected ways. The Consultant is a twisted, comedic-thriller series that explores the sinister relationship between boss and employee. When a new consultant, Regus Patoff (Christoph Waltz), is hired to improve the business at the App-based gaming company CompWare, employees experience new demands and challenges that put everything into question… including their lives.”
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The Consultant Will Feature Dark Humor As Well as Serious Moments
Additionally,The Consultant’strailer suggests there will be a combination of thriller and dark humor. As the story continues, some rather dark moments emerge involving kidnappings and conspiracies in the workplace. Using the binge-watch model, Prime Video decided to release all episodes ofThe Consultantat once, which is unusual for the streaming service.
The show’s directors include Dan Attias, Alexis Ostrander, Charlotte Brändström, Karyn Kusama, and Matt Shakman. A three-time Emmy nominee, Shakman directed all episodes of the Marvel seriesWandaVision. He is now presenting a vision for the entire season by directing the first episode ofThe Consultant. The show is produced by Amazon Studios and MGM Television. Tony Basgallop is the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the series, along with executive producers Christopher Waltz, Steve Stark, Andrew Mitchell, and Kai Dolbashian.
