Tag: Till

Atlanta’s own Danielle Deadwyler is known for her commanding dramatic roles, but now she’s getting more than her fair share in the Steve Carell-led HBO series Rooster, which was just renewed for a second season. Here, Deadwyler chats about the new comedy, her character's Georgia roots, and getting ready for Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot.

Danielle Deadwyler’s work is inventive, thought-provoking, and captivating; Hollywood was always eventually going to take notice. Station Eleven, The Harder They Fall, and Till made clear that she had the screen presence to command viewers’ attention and the emotional depth to sway their hearts. Jumping into the Hollywood machine only sharpened and heightened Deadwyler’s already considerable talents. Clearly, she was just getting started.