'Life' Star Says He Was Drawn to Character's Optimism

LisaLovesTV · 11-21-2007, 03:00 AM

NBC's Life features a lead character, Charlie Crews, who, despite having been wrongfully imprisoned for more than a decade, has managed to go back to the world with much joy and hope. Apparently, it was this unexpected optimism that drew series actor Damian Lewis to the role.

“I thought it was an interesting point to start out from… having such a dark, bleak back story… [to] approaching life with such optimism and joy, a sense of every moment being lived intensely and fully,” Lewis told Boston Now. “I enjoyed the contradiction there, I enjoyed that he had found an antidote to his experience. He could be bitter, he could be vengeful, but he's not, he chooses to be open and enthusiastic.”

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enyaj40 · 11-21-2007, 04:36 PM

this one is on my 'must see' list every week. i love it for exactly the reasons damien does.

PAexpat · 11-21-2007, 06:49 PM

Life has lived up to all my expectations. It has an intense drama and a splash or two of humor each week, with Damian Lewis portraying Charlie Crews in a completely believable and enjoyable way. Great scripts; terrific cast and I look forward to seeing Life for many seasons.

kricka · 11-21-2007, 07:35 PM

I am not a procedural fan, but I tuned in when I heard some praises of the show. I adore this show, and watch it as soon as possible every week! It is charming and smart and fun. Here's hoping it sticks around for a while.

qajaq · 11-22-2007, 10:24 AM

I came to the series about episode three. I went back to see them in sequence online. Never done that before, so I guess it's a measure of how great I think this show is.

Guest · 11-22-2007, 11:07 AM

This show has been my favorite in years for the very reason Damian Lewis mentions in his article. Poetry, an antidote to hellish memories, thriller. I really hope it stays.

meila · 11-24-2007, 03:42 PM

I love this show. I have this tivo'ed every week so I won't miss any programs!
Thanks for a refreshing change to a police program! Damian Lewis' character and his partner really work well together. Hope this program stays!

erasha · 12-04-2007, 01:54 PM

i agree

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11-21-2007, 03:00 AM	#1
LisaLovesTV Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,941,074	NBC's Life features a lead character, Charlie Crews, who, despite having been wrongfully imprisoned for more than a decade, has managed to go back to the world with much joy and hope. Apparently, it was this unexpected optimism that drew series actor Damian Lewis to the role. “I thought it was an interesting point to start out from… having such a dark, bleak back story… [to] approaching life with such optimism and joy, a sense of every moment being lived intensely and fully,” Lewis told Boston Now. “I enjoyed the contradiction there, I enjoyed that he had found an antidote to his experience. He could be bitter, he could be vengeful, but he's not, he chooses to be open and enthusiastic.” To read the rest, click here.

11-21-2007, 04:36 PM	#2
enyaj40 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 92	this one is on my 'must see' list every week. i love it for exactly the reasons damien does.

11-21-2007, 06:49 PM	#3
PAexpat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Life has lived up to all my expectations. It has an intense drama and a splash or two of humor each week, with Damian Lewis portraying Charlie Crews in a completely believable and enjoyable way. Great scripts; terrific cast and I look forward to seeing Life for many seasons.

11-21-2007, 07:35 PM	#4
kricka Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11	I am not a procedural fan, but I tuned in when I heard some praises of the show. I adore this show, and watch it as soon as possible every week! It is charming and smart and fun. Here's hoping it sticks around for a while.

11-22-2007, 10:24 AM	#5
qajaq Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	I came to the series about episode three. I went back to see them in sequence online. Never done that before, so I guess it's a measure of how great I think this show is.

11-22-2007, 11:07 AM	#6
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	This show has been my favorite in years for the very reason Damian Lewis mentions in his article. Poetry, an antidote to hellish memories, thriller. I really hope it stays.

11-24-2007, 03:42 PM	#7
meila Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	I love this show. I have this tivo'ed every week so I won't miss any programs! Thanks for a refreshing change to a police program! Damian Lewis' character and his partner really work well together. Hope this program stays!

12-04-2007, 01:54 PM	#8
erasha Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	i agree