JustWatch X Dennis Quaid – On Becoming A Killer In Happy Face

By Nathan Young on April 30, 2025

Dennis Quaid on the Chilling Psychology Behind Happy Face: “It’s Really About Ourselves”

JustWatch sat down with legendary actor Dennis Quaid to discuss his gripping role in the upcoming Paramount+ series Happy Face airing its season finale this Thursday (May 1st). Known for his charismatic performances in everything from The Substance to The Parent Trap, Quaid takes a sinister turn in this unsettling psychological drama based on a true story.

His exclusive quote appears on the Happy Face title page as part of JustWatch’s Why to Watch feature, which showcases personal insights from actors, directors, and writers to help fans decide what to stream.

Happy Face is also climbing the charts—up 11 spots this week to #36 in JustWatch’s U.S. streaming rankings—and could rise even higher following this week’s season finale.

Dennis Quaid on the Dark Complexity of Happy Face Dennis Quaid, Actor

“What I found fascinating about Happy Face is that it wasn’t your typical story of a serial killer, but it was really this relationship between the father and the daughter.”

“Serial killers in a way are very easy to play because they don’t really have any empathy and feelings. We all have that capability maybe inside of us, or we suspect we do, so it gets down to human nature and the question becomes really about ourselves.”

Read the full why to watch quote here:

https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/happy-face#dennis-quaid

About Happy Face

Happy Face is a dark psychological crime series based on the harrowing true story of a serial killer and the daughter who turns him in. In this chilling role, Dennis Quaid plays a manipulative and emotionless killer whose twisted legacy haunts his daughter’s journey for

justice. The series dives deep into the psychology of evil—and the gray area between nature and nurture. You can find out more about the series and where to watch it here.

About Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid rose to fame in the 1980s with films like The Right Stuff (1983) and Innerspace (1987), and has since built an enduring career with hits including The Parent Trap (1998), The Rookie (2002), and The Day After Tomorrow (2004). Known for his versatility across genres, Quaid brings chilling gravitas to Happy Face, proving once again his ability to captivate audiences across generations.