Warning: this article contains slight SPOILERS for Sirens.
Kevin Bacon helps lead the cast of Netflix’s new drama series Sirens along with other talented performers, one of whom gives Bacon a surprising reunion. Kevin Bacon is one of the best-known actors in Hollywood today and has been working since the 1970s, so it is unsurprising that he would eventually reunite with some of his famous co-stars. Kevin Bacon has starred in great films such as A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Footloose, Friday the 13th, and many more.
Bacon appears in Sirens‘ cast as Peter Kell, the billionaire husband of Michaela. From the series’ beginning, Michaela is set up as the villain, and Peter’s behavior towards her does little to change that reputation. Though Michaela certainly has a strange grip on the island’s people, Peter is hiding his own secrets in Sirens, making it difficult for audiences to trust any of Sirens characters. Despite the couple having their own problems, Peter and Michaela are fun to watch together, though the series gives Bacon and Michaela’s actor, very different characters than their previous movie together.
Sirens’ Julianne Moore & Kevin Bacon Previously Appeared As A Couple In Crazy, Stupid, Love
Bacon’s Character Only Appears Briefly, But Is Very Memorable
Before playing a married couple in Sirens, Kevin Bacon and Julianne Moore appeared together in the 2011 movie Crazy, Stupid, Love. The movie follows Cal (Steve Carell), as he tries to work through his feelings about his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), leaving him by moving on and dating other women. Moore’s character Emily had cheated on Cal with her co-worker, David Lindhagen (Bacon), and subsequently began dating him.
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Though David Lindhagen is not exactly the biggest character in Crazy, Stupid, Love, he is definitely a memorable one. Bacon and Moore are both great in the film as a slightly awkward new couple looking to move past Emily’s previous relationship. Throughout the film, the characters’ lives converge in unexpected ways, leading to a truly iconic and hilarious fight scene. Though the entire movie is impressively scripted and acted, this scene in particular showcases the talents of the entire cast with great line delivery and physical comedy.
Julianne Moore & Kevin Bacon’s Sirens Roles Are Much Darker Than In Crazy, Stupid, Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love Is Light-Hearted Comedy At Its Best
At the time of its release, Crazy, Stupid, Love was met with largely positive reviews from critics and was a solid box office success, with audiences loving its intertwined stories and light comedy. Since its release, the film has also remained fairly popular among fans of the genre and holds up on rewatch. Simply put, Crazy, Stupid, Love is a feel-good movie that’s easy to watch and enjoy. In contrast, Sirens takes a notably darker approach to love and marriage, specifically through Bacon and Moore’s Peter and Michaela.
On its face, Sirens is about Devon’s journey to the Kell’s home to save her sister from Michaela’s grasp, but once there, it becomes clear that there is a lot more to the story. Devon quickly learns that Peter was married once before and has two grown children, and his first wife mysteriously disappeared. The townspeople of Sirens all seem to believe that she is dead and Michaela is the culprit, making Devon even more suspicious. Additionally, Peter and Michaela’s relationship can seem icy at times, with her speculating whether he may be having an affair.
Though Crazy, Stupid, Love has clear moments where the characters become pessimistic about the future of their relationships and the probability of finding new love, the movie as a whole is inherently hopeful.
Though Crazy, Stupid, Love has clear moments where the characters become pessimistic about the future of their relationships and the probability of finding new love, the movie as a whole is inherently hopeful. The characters are intentionally messy because life and love are messy. In contrast, Sirens works to make its characters seem perfect on the surface. Outwardly, Peter and Michaela have a great marriage and a perfect life, but a closer look reveals a different story, making Moore and Bacon’s performances in Sirens an interesting comparison to their 2011 comedy film.
