'24' had to withstand accusations of being right-wing, but 'Homeland' is a far more liberal show. Damian Lewis accusationhomelandliberal Change image and share on social
I suppose where I am sort of reflects the work I have chosen to do. Are there occasional frustrations because I can't work with a certain director because it's a big studio movie, and I don't have enough of a studio profile? The answer is yes. But generall... generally, I have the career I have chosen myself. Damian Lewis answerbigcareer share on social
An interesting insight into the ruthlessness of studio executives: I was having a conversation with Alex Gansa, a creator of 'Homeland,' and I said, 'So you guys must have seen 'Life' and liked me in it, right? That's the most recent thing I've done over here.' And he went, 'No, Damian. You actually nearly didn't get the job because of 'Life.'' Damian Lewis alexconversationcreator share on social
The best shows succeed because they tap into a national conversation. Damian Lewis conversationnationalshow Change image and share on social
Television audiences are ruthless - look what happened to 'The Killing.' Damian Lewis audiencehappenkill Change image and share on social
You can't be sent away to prison for life and feel OK about it. Damian Lewis feellifeprison Change image and share on social
I guess I'm just good at playing repressed individuals. I'm lucky because those are often the roles that catch people's eyes. Damian Lewis catcheyegood Change image and share on social