Rhea Seehorn Shares Experience Signing Up for ‘Pluribus’ Without Seeing Script

an. 4, 2026. Her portrayal of Carol Sturka in Pluribus earned her the Best Actress in a Drama Series award. Reflecting on her experience, Seehorn revealed that she trusted creator Vince Gilligan’s talent even before reading the script.

Seehorn expressed her admiration for Gilligan, describing him as one of the greatest writers of our generation. Their collaboration began with Better Call Saul, and Seehorn’s performance in that show inspired Gilligan to create a role specifically for her in Pluribus.

In her role as Carol Sturka, Seehorn portrays a romance author who must save the world from a bizarre alien virus. Despite not seeing the script beforehand, Seehorn’s trust in Gilligan’s vision proved to be well-placed.

Gilligan praised Seehorn’s portrayal as a troubled hero trying her best to save the world. Their partnership spans over a decade, with Seehorn still in awe of Gilligan’s writing prowess.

Pluribus is currently available for streaming on Apple TV+, allowing viewers to dive into the captivating world created by Gilligan and brought to life by Seehorn’s award-winning performance.