Rhea Seehorn’s Best Role After ‘Better Call Saul’?
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– Rhea Seehorn’s early role as a tutorial sorceress in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering video game has resurfaced, delighting fans of her work on *Better Call Saul* and *Pluribus*.
– This trivia was discussed on NPR’s *Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!* podcast, where Seehorn confirmed it was a very low-budget job.
– She described the makeshift costume, which involved wearing tube socks with electrical tape to mimic sorcerer boots.
– Seehorn recalled being so excited about her photo on the game box that she unsuccessfully tried to get a free copy from Best Buy.
– The interviewer noted that many “aging nerds” might now recognize Seehorn from *Pluribus* after having seen her in the game years ago.
The recent conclusion of Pluribus season one on Apple TV has introduced a wider audience to the exceptional talent of Rhea Seehorn. While many know her from her critically acclaimed role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul, new fans are discovering a delightful piece of her early career history. This trivia connects surprisingly well to her current role as Carol Sturka, a romantasy author on Pluribus, and recently came to light during her appearance on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! podcast.
During the show, Seehorn was asked about the very first credit listed on her IMDB page. She revealed that back in 1997, long before her breakout television roles, she provided the voice and likeness for “the tutorial sorceress” in the video game adaptation of the popular card game Magic: The Gathering. She confirmed it was one of her earliest jobs, describing the project as software based on the original card game that included an instructional guide.
The production was notably low-budget, a fact Seehorn recalled with humor. She explained that the costume department lacked proper footwear. To create the illusion of gladiator-style sorcerer boots, she and a fellow actor named Reggie had to wear tube socks with electrical tape criss-crossed around their legs. This makeshift solution highlights the humble beginnings of a now-renowned actress.
When questioned by the host about whether she ever played the game herself, Seehorn shared an amusing anecdote. Excited to see her photo on the back of the game box, she visited a Best Buy store. Unable to afford the roughly $45 price tag at the time, she enthusiastically showed the packaging to a store employee, pointing out her picture and asking if they would give her a complimentary copy. Unfortunately, the store did not oblige with a free game.
Despite not receiving that free copy, Rhea Seehorn’s legacy is permanently etched into Magic: The Gathering history. The NPR interviewer even mused about how many long-time fans of the game might now be watching her on Pluribus and experiencing a faint, nostalgic sense of recognition. Her journey from a tutorial sorceress in a video game to a celebrated actress in prestige television is a testament to her enduring and versatile career.
(Source: Gizmodo)
