Truxton Spangler is one of the most enigmatic characters on television. The head of national think tank API, the character is one of Rubicon - and television’s - most morally gray villains. He’s portrayed expertly by Michael Cristofer, a star in his own right: Cristofer is a Pulitzer Prize winner for his play, The Shadow Box, which also won a Tony award. The man’s unique portrayal of the character has led to almost universal critical acclaim; there’s already Emmy buzz building for both him and his co-star Arliss Howard. I was recently able to speak with Cristofer about his role on the series, which airs its season finale, “You Never Can Win,” on Sunday night.
The full interview is
here.