Was it nice to come in and be a character in the know straightaway?
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It was actually.
[laughs] So, I wasnt coming in with anything on my shoulders.
I thought he was very interesting to make and I thought his language skills were perfect.
So I think thats so interesting to play.
Im like Who is this guy?
You know who is this guy who can tell a wry joke in the middle of an apocalypse?
That is a dude… and hell always looks for a glass of scotch, thats a cool guy!
He assessed the situation and found the most useful person in that holding cell was the drug addict!
[laughs]
As you do!
I was interested to know how much of Strands secret motivation you were aware of from the start?
Is he really this wealthy?
It must be to do with something bad.
People say things like I would never do that in a zombie apocalypse!
but how could you possibly know?
[laughs] But isnt that the cool thing?
[laughs]
They might read books and all those controversial things.
I dont see that as his future look!
[Laughs] It almost doesnt make sense for him to be in sweats, does it?
Hes trying to adapt in every single way, no matter what.
Like how do you find style in the apocalypse?
I think Strand will find it.
laughing Yes!
Did you get much time to work on that relationship together?
I think it was about obligation, it became something deeper I believe.
If he possibly did know or he knew right after, thats what it was.
He was only aware of it when it was too late.
I think we have a very similar work aesthetic and a sense of generosity with one another.
I had no idea that season two was more about a Madison/Strand thing.
I think thats a commentary on the world, of love and race and gender.
There is a closeness they have that they never imagined they could have.
You know, Kim and I and our director for that episode I just really love that moment.
Its just like okay, there is an agreement being made and they are doing it together.
[Laughs] No I didnt have piano lessons for that!
Im like what if this is my new thing playing piano?
Maybe I should take lessons now!
[laughs] Maybe somebody is trying to tell me something!
Colman Domingo, thank you very much!
