Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing the delightful Kurt Fuller, who plays the mysterious Dr. Kurt Boggs on the hit Paramount+ series Wicked.
Fuller, a seasoned actor with an impressive resume, shares insights into his character, the show’s unique appeal and his personal views on the entertainment industry.
He is a real pleasure to talk to as he exudes the same wit and charm as so many unique characters.
When asked about Dr. Boggs’ puzzling journey, especially after his bizarre entanglement with the sinister Leland in season three, Fuller admitted: “Well, here’s the thing, okay? It’s The most logical question: He goes through all this and then he’s just a therapist again?
“And the way I had to do it… When Boggs fell down the rabbit hole, he was almost in an alternate reality.
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“When this was all over, when Leland used his influence and directed his beam elsewhere, all the paraphernalia disappeared, and I think it was a bit like Boggs going from that reality to his normal routine. Reality.
Fuller’s portrayal of Boggs masterfully navigates this duality. The character seems unaffected by his strange experiences until they resurface.
“It’s almost like you’ve seen Man in black Movie? They’ll use that thing and then they’ll click on it and people will forget about everything. I guess that’s what happened to Boggs,” he mused.
Despite his character’s questionable past and questionable treatment methods, including a propensity for overmedication, Fuller found a way to humanize Dr. Boggs. “Let’s face it. Boggs overmedicated people and he overmedicated himself.
“I think he overmedicated Cheryl, and certainly in season two or three, he overmedicated Kristen. He was a pill pusher. He was probably the president’s doctor, like he was throwing it around Same as medicine. This is a major flaw in his practice.
In Season 4, Dr. Boggs unexpectedly thrives despite his personal and professional chaos.
Fuller couldn’t help but laugh at the irony of his character’s growing success. “In spite of himself, he was rising up in the world. Even though he wrote badly and made huge personal mistakes. He did a great job.
As the show progresses, Dr. Boggs continues to attract clients, some of whom would not normally seek treatment.
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Fuller reflected on this surprising development, noting, “Ben is coming to him now. I mean, Ben would never; what is Ben doing in Dr. Boggs’s office? It’s kind of mind-blowing. Surprise…well, I don’t think so [Kristen] tell me. I don’t think she’s spreading any message to anyone.
“She was the one who was really wary of me, which was really one of Dr. Boggs’s biggest regrets, because she wasn’t his patient anymore. But she didn’t tell Ben not to see me.
Fuller expressed a mixture of hope and reality about the evil future. “You wouldn’t expect a top show not to continue, but we’re in a brave new world in show business right now. I don’t know. To me, nothing really makes sense. Not that anything has ever been done. , but it makes less sense to me now than it did before.
“I think it’s hard for people to make a decision because everything…things are going bad right now.” However, he remains optimistic about the show’s impact and its chances of continuing.
Fuller was passionate about “Wicked,” and he placed “Wicked” in high regard compared to his vast body of work.
“Absolutely. It’s a perfect show. Sorry. It’s a perfect show. It’s the best show I’ve ever done, and I’ve done a lot of them. So, yeah, I So happy for everything we’ve been given, but God, it’s all well done.
“Is this a top ten, a top five? What? Why are you stopping this show again? I don’t know, but I can’t make these decisions or understand the economics of it.
He wants to do more, something the cast has in common, and they are active on social media, helping to boost the show’s ratings.
As for his future role, Fuller is selective, prioritizing quality over quantity. “Well, first of all, I’m 70 years old. I’ve been doing this for a long time. I’ve done hundreds of things.
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“I’m a regular on ten different series. I don’t have to work anymore, but I still want to keep working. I love it. But I don’t want to do anything bad anymore.
“I wouldn’t look for a job just for the sake of looking for a job. I would just look for a job [if] I can expect it to be as good as evil. It’s almost impossible, but it has to be good or I’m going to play golf.
Fuller hinted that Dr. Boggs will have a satisfying ending in upcoming episodes. “Yes, it’s a satisfying ending for Boggs. It is. Yes.
“It happened in the penultimate episode, but it was a satisfying ending. Yeah. I was in the last episode, but Boggs’ fate was decided more in the penultimate episode.”
As for the four episodes written for the series to air on Paramount+, Fuller said no one expected it to end with the original ten episodes. “Oh, a huge twist,” he teased in the final episodes, but he won’t reveal any more.
We’ll just have to keep watching to find out just how far the series has to turn to wrap up this treasured show.
With his characteristic wit and charm, Fuller has us eagerly anticipating Dr. Boggs’ story, the series as a whole, and whatever interesting projects he comes up with next.
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As always, Fuller’s performance is fun to watch. It promises depth, humor and unexpected touches.
New episodes of “Wicked” will air Thursday on Paramount+.
