Nathan Fillion Once Shared What Made Doing a ‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ Frustrating

Harris helped cast Fillion in season 2 of the popular Netflix show, where the Gone Girl actor plays the evil and mysterious titular character. Fillion and Harris already worked together for the web series Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. So when it was time to cast Snicket’s more noble brother, Harris immediately had Fillion in mind.

“I was a big proponent of Nathan’s casting,” Harris told TV Line. “I think [Patrick and Nathan] come from the same world actor-wise. I could totally see them being siblings. And Nathan [possesses] great style. He has great focus and force and intention, which is what you needed for [the role of Jacques].”

Fillion didn’t have to think twice about doing the series. Speaking with TV Fanatic, he confided that he was already an admirer of the Netflix series’ rich world. Also, he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to work with Harris again after so many years.

“It’s such a beautiful program. My God, it’s so good. Spooky painting, you know what I mean? Just really gross place you wouldn’t wanna live and it’s so gorgeous. You’re just like, “It’s captivating.” It’s written so eloquently,” Fillion said. “The rhythms are so attractive. There’s so much going on in one scene and then the chance to work with Neil again? I mean, why not? Of course, I would do that. We slip into the roles that we’re both very, very comfortable with. Playing enemies. It’s a win-win.”

Apart from Harris, Fillion would be working alongside a bunch of new faces for the Netflix show. Among them were the series’ main cast of characters, all of whom were much younger actors. Fillion touched on what made it difficult to work with co-stars who were essentially kids to him.

“Here’s something that drove me crazy. It’s such an amazing world and there is so much beauty in it, that the kids are the smartest guys in the room. Always gets a little frustrating for me. I’m that guy. But I can see how the entirety is satisfying for a younger audience watching it and wanting some credit. So, kids being treated like kids, I couldn’t get exhausted by that,” Fillion said.