{
  "id": 15000197,
  "title": "'Dark Matter's' Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly talk S2's marital disintegration and the humility of hanging on wires (interview)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/dark-matters-joel-edgerton-and-jennifer-connelly-talk-s2s-marital",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-16T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/dark-matters-joel-edgerton-and-jennifer-connelly-talk-s2s-marital-disintegration-and-the-humility-of-hanging-on-wires-interview"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Season 2 of Apple TV's Dark Matter has just released its eighth episode, leaving viewers curious about the future of Jason (Joel Edgerton) and Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) Dessen's marriage. Unlike the source material, this adaptation has taken its characters on a unique journey across the multiverse. The physical demands and emotional intensity of filming have been challenging for Edgerton and Connelly. Edgerton described feeling \"humiliating\" and physically exhausted while dangling on wires for a gravity scene inside The Box. Connelly noted that her co-star's schedule is grueling, working in almost every scene. Despite the challenges, both actors find satisfaction in their work, emphasizing the importance of going home each day feeling proud of their performances. Through their roles in Dark Matter, Edgerton and Connelly have gained insights into their own relationships and have learned valuable lessons about personal growth and self-improvement. The series airs weekly on Apple TV, with the season finale expected on October 30, 2026.",
  "summary": "'It makes you think about how you can be a better person in life. And there’s always room for improvement.'",
  "key_points": [
    "Season 2 of Dark Matter explores Jason and Daniela's marital disintegration.",
    "Actors Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly face physical challenges while filming.",
    "Both actors gain insights into personal growth and relationships through the series."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}