If you had to describe
the show to people who haven’t seen it yet, what would you say?
David Lyons: 15 years after a global blackout we pick up a society that crumbled
into a state of violence and destruction. From those ashes rise different areas
of what was formerly the USA in forms of Militia that people have been in to
create an order. The show is about a search for family, for humanity. A search
for why the lights went out and how can we turn it back on? So we can return to
a society which we are in now today.
What attracted you to such
a show?
D.L: First of all it’s the caliber of the individual we’re playing. Then this
man [looks at Giancarlo] I’ve been watching since I’m a child, an incredible man
and likewise for the men aiming the show our show runner Eric Kripke, J.J Abrams
and Jon Favreau. You don’t get such an opportunity in television. And at the
top of this, the opportunity to play characters who are so rich and deep.
Giancarlo Esposito: What I love about being an actor is to have the chance to be goofy;
also to be serving a higher master [turns to David] not you, the writers. This
show is about family, humanity and what we might have the opportunity to do if
it really happens. And it’s also a chance to be in a show that deals about
politics as well as spirituality and human storyline.
Talking about Militia,
David, you’re at the head of the Monroe Republic. Your character is, according
to many people in the show, a sort of dictator.
D.L: Oh is he? [Smiling] Yes he is a dictator and many people would think he
is an evil dictator, tyrannical but as we go through the season we see the
reasons behind, the motivations behind a lot of the characters. We are considered
as the villains of the show but we don’t consider ourselves as it. We’re
motivated passionately by our objectives. Our objectives are different but we
still have this sense of roguishness in that.
And you Giancarlo, you
play Tom Neville. In the season he left the Monroe Republic to surprisingly join
Miles Matheson’s group.
G.E: My character has followed Monroe for so many years for a good reason.
The last step between you and anarchy is Tom Neville. He is the guy who keeps
you in and keeps you safe. At a certain period of time my son makes a very bad
decision and I have to run away with my tail between my legs because some day
Monroe will find it out and if Monroe finds what my son did I would be dead.
And I’m planning to be alive for a very long time in this show.
How do you feel about
playing the dominated character now considering your role as Gus in Breaking Bad?
G.E: I love playing the villain; it’s a very interesting turns of event so I
have to be subservient to Monroe. People who are not in the first place are
really in a good position because they have the opportunity to get into first
place and you cannot lead unless you have the ability to what?…[turning to
David]
D.L: serve
G.E: ….serve and follow. So I’m creating very good traits for my character
who is a good man despite what you may think as an audience. And I’ll show you
that, I have compassion and love for all of you. He loves to tell people
stories, he loves to drive people to their best selves allowing them to tell
the truth.
What are you expecting
for the next season especially after such a season finale?
D.L: It didn’t turn good for my character….
G.E: ….you’re in the doghouse
D.L: yeah…I’m in the doghouse. Eric Kripke
is the master of the twist and turns; I don’t know what we’re going to see in
the next season, I don’t know where he is leading the show. But they are really
excited. There are major plays coming for everyone, from different angles.
Personally I’m glad I’ve found I’m not going to sit behind a desk anymore but
that there’s probably a more emotional journey for Monroe….and certainly for
Tom.
What can you say to
the people to drive them to watch the show? Especially for the French audience.
G.E: Vive la Révolution,
c’est magnifique!
D.L: I can’t say anything better than that. Hmmmm....oui? It’s gonna be huge.
We have so much fun doing it.
Giancarlo, many people
are wondering: will you ever come back in Once Upon a time as Sidney Glass?
Actually I hope so. I saw Eddy and Adam at the
Emmys last year and they asked me the same question and I answered that I’d
love to come back. There’s this scene in the basement of the
hospital where you can see the name of Sidney Glass on one door so who knows? I
love that show I think that’s an iconic show that deals with mythology, fairy
tales. It’s wonderful. So I’m going to answer yes I’ll be back in Once Upon a
time.
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