1. What drew you to Damien?
Tati- Basically Bradley James cause it was a new project for him , but later I became even more interested when I heard Barbara would be in it. After seeing more and more teasers how more my interest came to the storyline.
Johanna- Barbara Hershey's Twitter account
AJ- Actually, I was initially leery of the show living up to the movie I don't think Lifetime was a good fit, but I was willing to give it a shot because ive studied this mythos since childhood and because of Glen's track record. But then I heard that Barbara was also involved, and that it moved to A&E, and my misgivings lessened more.
2. Favorite Episode?
Tati- Hard one but if I have to choose then I will choose the last episode cause that it had the most action in it. All the puzzles felt in place but questions still unanswered.
Johanna- Good question I cant decide. the last one is really special especially the scene with Barbara honoring Damien.
AJ- Honestly? All of them. I really can't choose. They all have their high and low points for me, so I just consider it a 7 1/2 hour serial movie in ten pieces. If I was" forced" to pick, I would say "Ave Satani" mainly because of that beautiful showdown between Ann and Sr. Greta.
3. Did you enjoy seeing Barbara Hershey in Damien?
Tati- Absolutely she had a great performance in it. She played it so realistic so real you could feel her pain, her happiness. She is such a brilliant actress.
Johanna- Yes I think Ann is a great role for her especially in addition to Mary Madalene quit the opposite.
AJ- Oh definitely! I was thrilled to have Barbara on my TV every week for ten straight week!. She brought a sense of intensity and gravitas to my TV viewing. I wouldn't complain if that happened again.
4 What did you like about Ann Rutledge?
Tati- I loved her calmness and nothing got in the way it seemed. If you thought she was betraying Damien it wasn't so not even close. She did everything to save and protect Damien and she goes far a very strong character.
Johanna- The way she protects Damien and shows his destiny to him, but most of all I like what she says at the end that she never lied to him. I think she can only be a true protector if she dosent lie to him. that really impressed me that scene.
AJ- Without writing a novel? Um... Everything? Ann Rutledge is the epitome of grace under pressure, selfless dedication, calculated business decisions, terrifying intelligence, and motherhood. She is a force of nature to be reckoned with, that's for sure, and she's proven something of a role model for me.
5. Why does Damien have a big fan base?
Tati- Damien is the first antichrist you got sympathy for. he just don't let in without a fight. He is a devil with a heart. You love him from the start and can not stop. It is a great show with horror with a emotional touch that you never saw before it has everything you need.
Johanna- I think that's especially because of the general intrest in Satanism, which is quite common especially in the media.
AJ- It doesn't. If it had a big fanbase, there's more of a chance that it would have been renewed. The fanbase is dedicated and vocal, but it's definitely never been big enough to appease the almighty bottom line.
6. Was Bradley James great as Damien?
Tati- He was brilliant great performance. He dosent play his character he becomes him. He brings you into his role its great to watch him.
Johanna- Absolutely I got the feeling also because as he said he dosent need to act the antichrist, he is it already.
AJ- Bradley was phenomenal in the role. I loved his chemistry with everyone in the cast that he interacted with. His scenes with Barbara were so intense, for example, and there was a playfulness to his scenes with Omid. I don't know that I could see anyone else in that role.
7. How was the writing on this show different than any show you have watched?
Tati- I saw the other Damien stuff and its totally different. glen took the story on a whole new level. he showed more then others not even dare to put in cause there afraid of what people would say. So much respect for the writers.
Johanna- Mainly because its a sequel to an old movie which I think is interesting because you can see how much the main character developed in all these years between being a child and now.
AJ- There was an attention to detail that isn't often seen. As a writer, I know how it is to research something so you don't sound like an idiot in your writing, so I was able to surmise just how much research Glen and the writers did by the level of detail in the show.
8.Were you disappointed it was canceled?
Tati- Very disappointed still don't understand why they canceled such a great/ fantastic show. there are so many questions unanswered.
Johanna- Oh yes especially at this point everyone wants to know how the relation between Ann and Damien develops and well never know now.
AJ- I was inconsolable when Glen announced the cancelation. I haven't touched A&E since, as I lay the bulk of the blame on them for dropping the ball on advertising and promotion. They did nothing to get the general audience interested in the show. On the other hand, mostly because of the delay in making a decision, I think a very small part of me knew it was being cancelled, but I tried to ignore that in me fervent need for it to continue.
9. What did you expect to see from future seasons?
Tati- First of all who the hand is that came out of earth. How it will continue with Damien now the he fully gave in and how the relationship between Damien and Simone will continue. Will she go evil or will she stay the same?
Johanna- Damien and Ann becoming closer and perhaps real friends and Damien becoming more powerful and fulfilling his destiny as becoming the antichrist.
AJ- To be honest, I expected to see the rest of what Glen had planned for us. He had a series bible for five seasons. There were so many possibilities for what we could have seen, but never will. I ended up taking to fanfiction to try to fill in the gaps as much as I possibly could
I want to thank Tati, Johanna and AJ for this interview. I hope the cast and crew of Damien enjoy this and have a great day. It was all for you Damien
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