Maxwell Acee Donovan on Ethan’s Dark Story in 'The Better Sister'
Pop Culture Unplugged w/ EliasJune 06, 202500:12:02

Maxwell Acee Donovan on Ethan’s Dark Story in 'The Better Sister'

Maxwell Acee Donovan joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss his role as Ethan in the gripping Prime Video thriller The Better Sister. Maxwell dives into Ethan’s emotional journey, the dramatic family secrets, and what it was like shifting from comedy to drama. He reflects on working alongside Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, how he handled the intense scenes, and the twists that even shocked him while reading the script. Plus, Maxwell teases dream roles (like Hercules or Nova in the MCU), shares advice he got on set, and talks about writing new projects with his sister.

Interview Highlights:
– Maxwell shares how The Better Sister reconnected him with his third-grade teacher
– His reaction reading the script and learning about the killer
– Diving into Ethan’s trauma and shifting from comedy to drama
– Balancing emotional complexity, guilt, and suspense
– Working closely with Jessica Biel & Elizabeth Banks
– Behind-the-scenes fun on long filming days
– Talks dream Marvel role and wanting to play Hercules (he’s Greek!)
– Writing projects with his sister and what’s next

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