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There are some great people that have been a pleasure to work with. HBO's Watchmen star Louis Gossett Jr. has pulled back the curtain on what it's like to play Will Reeves in the series, which is based on the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' lauded graphic novel. 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Click the button below to start this article in quick view. LOUIS GOSSETT, JR.: I had no idea. "I actually made the decision to read the story, then put it aside, and focus on what my contribution would be -- what I could add to the character. Click the button below and wait for a message from our Facebook bot in Messenger! This is not work. What has really surprised you about making this show? He currently portrays Will Reeves in HBO's Watchmen. I’m excited by the quality of the work and that my name is still on that list. Will Reeves has been a pivotal character in HBO's Watchmen through two episodes. He’s a brilliant young man. GOSSETT: Well, school is never out for us, with the acting thing. I remember talking to all of the producers about me not knowing anything, and I told them that I had made a decision to stop reading and just look at the script. It’s a challenge for we elders today to mentor these young people because they have so much different information. What’s it like to be a part of a project like this, that does have that? I trust the process. She’s quite a lady, and I wish nothing but the best for her. © 2020 Collider Cryptomedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What’s it been like to have someone like Regina King to explore this relationship with? COLLIDER participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COLLIDER gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. As a family member, you have to be sensitive to all of that stuff, but smart enough not to put your hands in there. I think Damon has only just begun. I’m very grateful that God is in my life, and that it was not my turn. I want more of that. My personal idea is that we’re not gonna be better, until we all have the courage to drop all of the masks, for our mutual salvation. I think they planned it that way. GOSSETT: I’m very proud of that lady. ?oldid=19413. I just thought that this brilliant man (Damon Lindelof) saw fit to include me in his dream. Between Damon and I, it’s something that’s very attractive. SHARE TWEET. 'LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales' Explores the Galaxy Far, Far Away Through…, 'Jumanji: The Next Level' Powers Up to #1 with $19.4 Million at…. It’s the same subject, about us wearing masks. Are you still excited by the work, and are you surprised to still be excited by the work? Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (born May 27, 1936) is an American actor. Obviously, you want the show to be pure entertainment, but are you also hoping that it does spark some deep conversations about the themes in the story? Louis Gossett, Jr. on ‘Watchmen’ and How He Really Feels about the Masks We All Wear by Christina Radish December 14, 2019. That’s family. Louis Gossett Jr. as Will Reeves, Angela's grandfather, formerly known as Hooded Justice, the first masked hero who inspired the Minutemen. I’ve been looking forward to working her, since John Singleton got her, in the first place. Collider: Thank you for talking to me. Steve Russell is a freelance writer and copywriter currently residing in South East London. Watchmen Season 1 has been piecing together Will Reeves' history, exploring his ties to characters like Regina King's Angela Abar.Now, Reeves' portrayer, Louis Gossett Jr. is reflecting on his experience working with Regina King. Do you feel like you really know him now? 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GOSSETT: It’s difficult to be hands off, and yet teach, as a mentor, with anybody. He is best known for his Academy Award winning role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, and his role as Fiddler in the 1977 ABC television miniseries Roots. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. I’m excited about the inclusion that continues. Developed by Damon Lindelof, HBO's Watchmen stars Jeremy Irons, Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Jean Smart, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tom Mison, James Wolk, Adelaide Clemens, Andrew Howard, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, Lily Rose Smith and Adelynn Spoon. There’s a lot of love there, but it’s a challenge. There’s the mask, idea that everybody’s got to wear a mask, for one reason or another. With an affinity for all things geeky and pop culture related, Steve often likens himself to a nerdy nomad—a writing ronin, if you will. He's been involved in the show's flashbacks, and now has been a … They figured out that there was some kind of bacteria in my body that was pulling me down. I like to stretch like that. I think they’ll be talking about it for quite awhile. I’m very blessed to be in his presence. It’s mankind that needs to be saved. The series airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT. GOSSETT: I think so. 1 - It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice, 2 - Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship, 4 - If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own, If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own, https://watchmen.fandom.com/wiki/Louis_Gossett_Jr. Did you have any idea about the fan base this story has? Jeremy Irons as Adrian Veidt, a former businessman and the vigilante Ozymandias, the "smartest man in the world". “Watch over this boy.” These are the words that accompanied a young child, Will Reeves, who escaped the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, as reimagined in the pilot for Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen. Events from his life were taken and used to create other Western heroes. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. GOSSETT: Both of those things. You want to effect a positive change in the person that you’re mentoring, and then you’ve gotta move on. It’s mankind. It’s not pulling me down anymore. While the show has teased his connection to his old hometown as well as characters like Angela Abar, Gossett Jr. has now addressed the connection that exists between his character and Bass Reeves, the first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River. Wyatt Earp was second to Bass Reeves, but there's other characters that Bass Reeves made famous. I was surprised that my first scene was putting my hands in the water and coming out and peeling an egg. It’s a nice kind to character. I think Damon agrees with that. It was a wonderful challenge to be involved with a character that kept my attention 24/7. But I pray for the day, on a daily basis, where we all are able to drop the masks, for our mutual salvation, ‘cause we have to be more honest with ourselves and one another. I don't think they even realized that it would fit. When this came your way, did you have any idea what this story was? From … I just did the best I could, and it turns out that my contribution to the story lent to the mysteriousness of it. They were shocked that I didn’t read it all, but I stopped because it made me confused about how to play the character. It’s just like eating a good sandwich. It’s nice to be around these actresses, who are very special ladies, and watch them as they start to elevate their careers for themselves and become great role models. It’s really good. Gossett has also starred in numerous other film productions including A Raisin in the Sun, The Landlord, Skin Game, Travels with My Aunt, The Laughing Policeman, The Deep, Jaws 3-D, Wolfgang Petersen's Enemy Mine, the Iron Eagle series, Toy Soldiers and The Punisher, in an acting career that spans over five decades. Yeah. The way that Damon Lindelof tells stories is that he only reveals little bits at a time, as the layers get peeled back. Watchmen star Louis Gossett Jr. addressed the connection between Will Reeves and the first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi. Having escaped the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and survived to present day, Reeves has slowly revealed his mysterious history with each passing episode. But he had the most successful career in the history of all the Western stories. What have you enjoyed about exploring that family dynamic? It’s not American, Russian, or Chinese. Jovan Adepo portrays a young Will Reeves. These characters all have to have secrets for their own survival. GOSSETT: I know. It’s an honor and a pleasure to talk to you about this character, who’s just so fascinating. It’s amazing to see the mutual love and respect, between myself and Regina. HBO's Watchmen star Louis Gossett Jr. has pulled back the curtain on what it's like to play Will Reeves in the series, which is based on the world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons… 27 May 1936 Gossett Jr. sat down with AV Club to talk about the show and his experience working with the cast. This is my 61st year, and they’ve still got my name on a list. When it came to Regina King, he had nothing but praise to share. I grew up on the different elements of that character and then created this thing, this person. Would you say that there’s anyone in his life, who fully knows him and knows all of his secrets? Are you someone who prefers to have more information upfront, or do you enjoy getting to peel those layers away, as you go?

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