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Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys recall Americans set disguises

Russell told the story about her co-star Rhys and their hit spy drama's costume trailer; the wigs, it turns out, did extra work.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWe promised you this one: Keri Russell says she and Matthew Rhys had sex all the time in their disguises on the set of The Americans, and she called it fun, sneaky and so good.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the wigs weren't for the Soviets. The wigs were for the cast.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Hollywood Reporter has the same quote, so nobody can say it was a misunderstanding.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFake mustache, real boundaries.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKenji, that is the most mature thing you've said all year. Brock, is the forecast sneaky and sexy too?

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  1. All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup; Verstappen wins Singapore sprint · BBC Sport
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