The Newmans don’t feel comfortable with Matt Clark out of jail. But that’s not the case for Roger Howarth, who feels in good hands with The Young and the Restless writing team. He’s grateful that they were able to bring Matt Clark’s story to life.
Key Takeaways
- Matt Clark is out of jail, and he’s desperate to kill the Newman family.
- Roger Howarth commended the Y&R writing team for bringing this story to life.
- Howarth peered into Matt’s psyche and suggested why he’s on a path of revenge.
Kudos to the Y&R Writing Team
Howarth has filled Matt Clark’s role perfectly. He brought humor and lightness to the supervillain that hadn’t been explored before. Y&R viewers have fallen in love with Matt and even rooted for him.
However, the humble actor gave credit to the writing team. In an exclusive interview with Soap Opera Digest, Howarth feels good about Matt’s war against the Newmans. The compelling storytelling makes him feel like he’s in good hands.
“I trust the writing, and I think that the writers have a clear vision of who this guy is,” Howarth said. He went on to praise the soap’s executive producer and head writer, Josh Griffith, adding that he has a “really good understanding of the darker paths of humanity and how they intermesh with the classic soap villains.”
Because of this, the soap brought some humanity to the character, something that hadn’t been explored before. Matt lost everything in his life. His wife, Sienna (Tamara Braun), ended up with Noah (Lucas Adams). He also lost The Shadow Room, which ended up in Noah’s name.
Why Matt Clark’s Reign of Terror Isn’t Over Yet
Matt finally has the Newmans right where he wants them. On the Tuesday, April 28 episode, he unveiled his plans to kill them all. He wants to blow them up in the place where he’s been keeping them hostage.
Matt has wanted to get revenge on the Newmans for nearly two decades. His grudge started out with Nick (Joshua Morrow) when he was romantically involved with Sharon (Sharon Case).
During the interview, Howarth revealed his ever-burning hate for the family. “He’s triggered and stays in this headspace of constant conflict,” the actor explained. “I don’t think he spends a lot of time in his best self.”
Matt might’ve changed his pseudonym over the years. However, he’s not planning on changing his evil ways. He’s moving forward with his deadly plan, full throttle. And he doesn’t care who tries to stop him.
Howarth would love to play Matt for as long as he can. He’s unsure of how it could work for them. Matt is past the point of redemption. “Is it possible for a person to change? It’s a really valuable question, and as an actor, it’s such a pleasure to think about those things,” Howarth noted.
