Michael Emerson has played some of TV's biggest baddies, and he'd like to give you some pointers. If you knew me between September 22, 2004, and May 23, 2010, then you know I was obsessed with LOST to the point of near mania, a condition from which I have not really recovered. I mean, does anyone really get over the unique mix of character-driven storytelling, sci-fi madness, and endless mystery that was LOST? Ben Linus was my favorite character, played to perfection by Emmy-winner Michael Emerson. Originally slated just for a three-episode guest role, Emerson helped grow Ben into a multilayered, relatable villain that audiences loved (or loved to hate). When I say I spent years worrying about whether he would be killed off, I'm not exaggerating. I just loved watching Emerson bring something new every single week. That’s why I have been so delighted to see him wreaking havoc on a new show, Paramount+’s Evil. His character, Leland Townsend, is similarly shrouded in mystery. Who is he? Is he just some Iowan, or a devilish force? What's the end game? Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 26 July, 2021