Minx Star Jake Johnson Says Show Is About Capitalism Not Porn
Minx star Jake Johnson says the HBO Max show is more about capitalism than it is pornography. The series, set in the 1970s, follows the unlikely business venture of a young feminist and a second-rate publisher. Together, the dubious duo aspires to produce the first women's erotic magazine. Minx is created and written by Ellen Rapoport with starring roles from Ophelia Lovibond, Jake Johnson, Idara Victor, Michael Angarano, Jessica Lowe, Oscar Montoya, and Lennon Parham. With a successful premiere on HBO Max in March 2022, Minx has grabbed the attention of critics and viewers alike, garnering a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Speaking to THR, Minx star Johnson describes the show as a comedy, emphasizing its proclivity toward capitalism, with pornography being merely the commodity they sell. Johnson also touches on how their characters take chances to create a new voice, noting that some liabilities go along with that. See Johnson's complete statement on the topic below:
"I think the part of the show that has been a bit of a shock to me when I started doing press, and it's because I'm slightly brain dead, was how much talk there was about the dicks. Because I really just see it as a workplace comedy. I see this show deeply about capitalism, about starting a company, about taking a risk on a new voice and the established voice being Tina and Doug. Tina, especially, being like, "I don't know about her," and Doug being like, "I got too many ideas — this might work!" I forgot that there's so many dicks and boobs in it. Because I view that as I think Doug views it and Tina does — that's just what they happen to be selling. And if it goes under, they'll be selling something else."
Most prominently known as the apathetic yet endearing Nick Miller in Fox's hit series New Girl, Johnson looks to break out of the typical casting roles often sent his way. Minx offers Johnson that chance with the opportunity to portray the business-minded and ambitious Doug Renetti, unlike his apathetic Nick Miller counterpart. By perceiving the show as an adventure in capitalism rather than a dive into the sleazy underworld of pornography, Johnson has already helped audiences put his New Girl persona aside. With all its 1970s nuance, Minx hooks audiences straight out of the gate, and fans of Johnson can tune in to HBO Max to see a new side of the familiar face.
Source: THR