Abstract

Jason Bateman, as a former child star, a Hollywood party-boy-turned-family-man, and a seemingly un-aging actor imbued with privilege, created a persona that is instrumental for understanding the television shows (and films) in which he stars. Combining the rationality and order often associated with whiteness and the authoritative expertise connected to patriarchal privilege, examining Bateman in relation to his performances reveals the problematic position of dominance that he embodies. This essay argues that Bateman’s public image, as shaped by his publicity along with his role on Arrested Development, positioned him to – as an actor, executive producer, and director on Ozark – develop a character who offers a potential critique of hegemonic ideas about white, middle-class masculinity.

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