With an enormously alluring pedigree that includes renowned fantasy author Game of Thrones" and "Westworld" -- even before the series' official premiere date has been announced.
Among a prestigious cast that includes Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover, Gillian Anderson, Cloris Leachman, and Kristin Chenoweth, members of the series' acting ensemble on the series -- which depicts an epic showdown between the gods of old and new, with modern deities in forms like Media and Technology -- are also abuzz with anticipation.
Actor Kingdom" co-star who previously collaborated with Fuller on "Hannibal" and an unsold TV pilot, reteams with the writer/producer to play Low-Key Lyesmith, who for viewers who haven't read the novel comes with many a surprise up his sleeve.
"There's a lot of power in it," said Badaki. "And it's interesting because a lot of women have been reaching out, even before our show has opened, and they're all really empowered by it, and they're really excited to see where Bilquis is taken."
The actress says that one of the behind-the-scenes thrills of her role has been watching Fuller bring all of his creative powers to bear on Gaiman's story. "We already know Bryan's an amazing, incredible, just joyful human being, and he is a master storyteller," she said. "He loves what he does, and he loves asking the difficult questions. He doesn't shy away from that."
"It's really inspirational to see somebody that has been in this business for so long hold that same passion, hold themselves that accountable to the role that storytelling plays, and to do it with such joy," she added. "It's just incredible to watch."
