No matter how fantastical and surreal Midnight, Texas gets the show is actually rooted in a very grounded place. A group of outsiders find themselves in a small town that’s actually a locus for evildoing. Each of these denizens take pride in their extended family, and they’ll do whatever it takes to keep each other safe.
Jason Lewis is Joe, a fallen angel who believes Midnight will play an important part in the fate of humanity. Though Joe’s wings obviously are the first thing you’ll notice, Lewis adds that the show’s main focus lies on a much larger plane.
“I think the supernatural, these elements of mythology are articulations for our humanity – especially in the form of storytelling” said Lewis. “(Joe’s wings) are a character attribute – does it affect (Joe’s) life? But the greater struggles are how do you fit in with the reasoning that’s presented to you? Do you agree with this tyranny? And if not, what are you going to do about it?”
Click on the media bar to hear Jason Lewis talk about how a Bansky work reminded him of one of the themes behind Midnight, Texas:
Midnight, Texas, co-starring Yul Vasquez and Parisa Fitz-Henley, airs Monday nights on NBC (10/9c).
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