Keri Russell recalls that filming FX’s spy drama “The Americans” with co-star Matthew Rhys involved “having sex all the time,” describing the on-set intimacy as part of their characters’ undercover disguises. In interviews, Russell frames the experience as “fun and sneaky,” linking the closeness to the show’s themes of deception and performance.

Russell and Rhys met while working on the series, which aired from 2013 to 2018. The outlets report similar accounts of her comments, emphasizing the playful, secretive tone she attributes to the scenes and the way the production’s disguises shaped their interactions. While the stories focus on Russell’s personal recollections, they do not indicate new plot details or any behind-the-scenes dispute, instead centering on her description of chemistry and the day-to-day filming environment.