14 things you probably didn't know about 'Mare of Easttown'

Debanjali BoseMay 29, 2021, 19:53 IST

Kate Winslet in "Mare of Easttown."HBO

"Mare of Easttown" tells the gripping story of a small-town detective trying to solve a murder.
While the show keeps us guessing about its central crime, we rounded up fun behind-the-scenes facts.
For example, Mare's vape pen has no tobacco and Jean Smart got very into video games while on set.

Warning: This article contains "Mare of Easttown" spoilers through episode six.

While "Mare of Easttown" is not based on a true story, it does take inspiration from the creator's real life.

Kate Winslet and Evan Peters in "Mare of Easttown." Sarah Shatz/HBO

The show is Winslet's first project as an executive producer.

Winslet in "Mare of Easttown." Michele K. Short/HBO

Winslet says she feels more like Mare than "any of the characters I've ever played in any period films."

One of Winslet's most popular roles was as Rose in "Titanic" (1997). HBO/Paramount

"Mare of Easttown" hairstylist Lawrence Davis told Insider that he was asked to essentially give all the characters bedhead.

Mare with the police chief (played by John Douglas Thompson). Michele K. Short/HBO

The characters' wardrobes, on the other hand, were partially inspired by real customers from the East Coast convenience-store chain Wawa.

Erin with her dad Kenny (played by Patrick Murney) in "Mare of Easttown." Sarah Shatz/HBO

Mare is seen vaping throughout "Mare of Easttown," but director Craig Zobel told Insider there's no nicotine in the vape Winslet uses while playing the character.

Mare with her vape pen in the opening scene of the series. HBO

In a scene where another character throws a milk carton through Mare's window, getting broken glass all over her, Zobel told Insider that the carton was actually filled with paint.

The milk gallon filled with dried white paint. HBO

In a scene where another character throws a milk carton through Mare's window, getting broken glass all over her, Zobel told Insider that the carton was actually filled with paint.

Zobel also told Insider that Jean Smart, who plays Mare's mother Helen, got really into playing Fruit Ninja while shooting the thriller - just like her character.

Jean Smart as Helen. Michele K. Short/HBO

Winslet hid in the trunk of a car while Angourie Rice, who plays her daughter Siobhan, shot an intimate scene.

Mare and Siobhan in a scene in "Mare of Easttown." Michele K. Short/HBO

Winslet revealed that when she was a young girl, she had a crush on Guy Pearce, who plays Mare's love interest on "Mare of Easttown."

Mare and Richard on "Mare of Easttown." Michele K. Short/HBO

Evan Peters drank apple cider vinegar to act drunk in a bar scene.

Colin and Mare in the scene where Peters drank apple cider vinegar to act drunk. Michele K. Short/HBO

The cast and crew had shot less than half of the series when they had to stop filming because of the coronavirus pandemic - and it gave Winslet "Contagion" flashbacks.

Zabel and Mare with Deacon Mark Burton (played by James McArdle). Michele K. Short/HBO

Phyllis Somerville, who played Mare's neighbor Betty Carroll, died while the show's production was on its coronavirus filming hiatus.

Betty Carroll (played by Phyllis Somerville) with Mare. HBO

The show's creator, Brad Ingelsby, says he knew how he wanted to end the series even before he wrote the rest of the show.

Siobhan in her bedroom. Michele K. Short/HBO

The 15 best Netflix TV shows of 2021 so far, ranked

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

14 things you probably didn't know about 'Mare of Easttown'

While "Mare of Easttown" is not based on a true story, it does take inspiration from the creator's real life.

The show is Winslet's first project as an executive producer.

Winslet says she feels more like Mare than "any of the characters I've ever played in any period films."

"Mare of Easttown" hairstylist Lawrence Davis told Insider that he was asked to essentially give all the characters bedhead.

The characters' wardrobes, on the other hand, were partially inspired by real customers from the East Coast convenience-store chain Wawa.

Mare is seen vaping throughout "Mare of Easttown," but director Craig Zobel told Insider there's no nicotine in the vape Winslet uses while playing the character.

In a scene where another character throws a milk carton through Mare's window, getting broken glass all over her, Zobel told Insider that the carton was actually filled with paint.

Zobel also told Insider that Jean Smart, who plays Mare's mother Helen, got really into playing Fruit Ninja while shooting the thriller - just like her character.

Winslet hid in the trunk of a car while Angourie Rice, who plays her daughter Siobhan, shot an intimate scene.

Winslet revealed that when she was a young girl, she had a crush on Guy Pearce, who plays Mare's love interest on "Mare of Easttown."

Evan Peters drank apple cider vinegar to act drunk in a bar scene.

The cast and crew had shot less than half of the series when they had to stop filming because of the coronavirus pandemic - and it gave Winslet "Contagion" flashbacks.

Phyllis Somerville, who played Mare's neighbor Betty Carroll, died while the show's production was on its coronavirus filming hiatus.

The show's creator, Brad Ingelsby, says he knew how he wanted to end the series even before he wrote the rest of the show.