March 21, 2025

Uzo Aduba on creating a White House murder mystery

Uzo Aduba on creating a White House murder mystery
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Uzo Aduba on creating a White House murder mystery

The new Netflix show “The Residence” follows Uzo Aduba’s idiosyncratic detective Cordelia Cupp as she investigates a murder during a state dinner.

White House reporter Cleve Wootson interviews Uzo Aduba today on “Post Reports” about the new Netflix show “The Residence,” and the real dynamics the fictional show reveals. 


Read Sonia Rao’s story about “The Residence.” She says it's “Clue,” set on Pennsylvania Avenue, with a Shondaland touch. You can also read our TV critic Lili Loofbourow’s review.


Today’s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 


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