It seems absurd that Lance Reddick, who died on Friday the 60th, has gone by. Impressively strong presence wherever he appears, Reddick appears invincible and immortal. One of his last roles is as Zeus in the upcoming Disney+ adaptation “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” It seems to be a kind of show.
He was able to elevate the scenes. Without breaking a sweat, Reddick, whose voice was well-trained, resonant, and easy to hear, didn’t need to be loud to inject God-fearing into characters or audiences. You can feel the water flowing beneath the calm surface well enough. He creates an art of low boil and stern gaze. When asked, he can use a toothy smile to enchant birds from the trees.
Best known for crime dramas (“The Wire,” “Bosch”), fitness genre (“Lost,” last year’s “Resident Evil”) or a combination of the two (“Fringe”), Reddy She also guest starred in sitcoms (“Young Sheldon,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) and alternative comedies (“Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories,” “Key & Peele,” “The Eric Andre Show). ” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!”) has Voice work in cartoons and video games He appeared in Regina King’s historical drama One Night in Miami and is in the upcoming remake of White Men Can’t Jump. definitely contradict each other
The face is familiar even if you can’t name it. saw him once You are happy to see him again. Reddick is handsome, almost beautiful in his own right. Tall and muscular with a figure made for clothing. He makes the suit look good, and his parts always include him. no matter what outfit he wears (In “Oz,” he played the undercover cop in a prison as an exception. He played a more messed-up character than himself.)
While one can dream of a series or movie that would never be built around him, Reddick is at the heart of the definition of a supporting actor. As a person who spreads power He’s often cast as an authority figure, as in “Fringe” or “The Wire,” which aren’t the only shows where he plays a senior legal officer. He was called upon to serve as a peacekeeper. who guides what happens in hell No one is better at making the narrative release sound like a poetic narrative.
Even though he didn’t have much to do, Reddick made a big impression. He only appeared in four episodes of “Lost,” but his mysterious Matthew Abaddon is one of the series’ most memorable characters. He barely made an on-screen appearance in the “John Wick” franchise, although he was registered as one of the stars. As the inn’s concierge for assassins, Reddick’s Sharon lends the film’s absurdity a touch of morality.
In fact, although he rarely plays capital-H heroes But for the most part, he was just a man who was dedicated to his work. and do it as best as you can His character will be seen as a hero. And even when they’re flawless — in “The Wire,” who isn’t? — They will try to do the right thing.
to an inevitable level His nobility guided his career. Physiognomy is destiny In show business than in normal life. And Reddick wasn’t made to play the weak. Perhaps the best reason to spend time on Netflix’s “Resident Evil” is that Reddick can play the widest variety of multiply-cloned characters. showing his range within a single scene
And he has more than fans suspected. Prior to graduating from the Yale School of Drama, Reddick earned his bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. His 2007 album “Contemplations & Remembrances” is available on streaming platforms. Many mings are not the typical pop/folk/soul genre for a moonlight performer. It’s original, personal, and quite cute. With artistic melodies mixed with jazz harmonies and Latin rhythms. Sung in a higher key and more beautiful than anyone expected.
It suggests that in another world, Reddick could have a career in acting or writing musicals. But a lot of the people we dated left us.
