the episode first feature alfre woodard , mehcad brooks series regulars after introduced in final 2 episodes of first season. woodard played betty applewhite, religious, overbearing single mother while mehcad portrayed son, matthew. in regards characters , mystery storyline, cherry stated: come on street; seem nice people—but ve got secret. , s pretty gothic. s real , human , awful @ same time. woodard commented character never means harm ... let s has flaws. had make tough decisions quick , if law ever catches her, ll have serve time ... ll never catch her. final scene in betty , matthew bring food prisoner in basement intended first season finale saved next instead.
while applewhites regarded first major black characters on series, cherry stated role of betty offered 2 white film actresses, both of whom turned down due financial , time commitment issues. clarified: there s nothing strategically black character. color incidental. woodard had never seen show before accepting role. desperate housewives producers sent fifteen episodes of show, divided amongst various family members. after compared storylines, woodard recalled became instantly hooked on series. woodard reported experiencing heavy media attention after accepting role. both brooks , brother, billy, auditioned role of matthew. final decision came down both brothers 2 other actors. according cherry, brooks cast because exuded dangerous element, combination of wholesome, sweet quality , dark, brooding quality.
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