In Homeland, Showtime’s riveting new thriller, CIA agent Carrie
Mathison (Claire Danes) makes it her mission to unmask returned
POW Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis) as an Al Qaeda sleeper
agent. It’s the best cat-and-mouse game since The Fugitive’s
Lieutenant Gerard chased after Richard Kimble. “There is
something steeley and tough about Claire that really lends
itself to playing this role of a woman who flies too close to
the sun, ” says executive producer Alex Gansa. As for her prey, Lewis
is chillingly pitch-perfect as the enigmatic Marine, hiding
anger and alienation behind wary eyes and leading viewers to
scan every word and gesture for signs of incipient violence.
“People have to be able to project their own feelings on to
him, ” says Gansa. “We had to find an actor who you believe is
a soldier, and yet has something complex and interesting going
on. Damian is that guy. We could not be more thrilled with
Claire’s and Damian’s performances.”
Gallery Link:
NewsStand > TV Guide (14-20 November 2011)
Thanks to Daniel Gillies Online for the scan!