Colman Domingo has hailed Sam Levinson, the creator of "Euphoria," as "one of the greatest showrunners" of our time. The Michael-nominated actor, who portrays the recovering addict Ali in the hit HBO series, has attributed the show's continued success to its creator. In an interview with Bustle, Domingo explained that while he recognized the project's uniqueness, he didn't anticipate its cultural impact.
"I didn't know that it would resonate with the masses like it has, but I did know that it was something special," he said, adding, "Sam Levinson is one of the greatest showrunners, creators, and directors I think that we have." The 56-year-old actor continued, "He's so inventive and collaborative and he's really given us material that I think that we would rarely get."
Domingo also revealed that Levinson wrote the role of Ali, the sponsor of Zendaya's character Rue, specifically with him in mind. "He knew what I could do and he knew that I could deliver, but I hadn't been getting work like that for a long time," he explained of Levinson’s prowess.
The Oscar-nominated actor went on to discuss the pressures of working on a series that explores complex real-world issues, including addiction and identity. "I'm a bit more seasoned in my years and experience, so I know how to distil it and put up boundaries. I think some of our younger cast probably have struggled from time to time, and they're working through it," he stated.
"We do have some that have been child stars and they've learned to navigate this industry, which is tricky because the world wants a lot of you. And the more successful you are, I think it is also an opportunity to try to tear you down," Colman Domingo said as he discussed industry dynamics.
