musings about the actor and the characters he brings to life
Damianista’s note: One of the many qualities Damian Lewis brought to the character of Bobby Axelrod in Billions is his incredible physicality. And while I originally shared this post a couple of years ago, Damian’s tweet the other day about “feeling Axey” made me re-share this post and celebrate Damian for creating one of the most iconic TV characters in the golden age of TV.
Continue reading ““Feeling Axey” or The Physicality of Bobby Axelrod in Billions”
**UPDATED FOR SEASON 7**
In each season of Billions, at least one episode has featured a song and t-shirt of a metal band that are Axe’s favorites. (Even an Axe-less Season 6 featured Mötley Crüe’s “Wild Side“.)
Now that we know Axe is coming back for at least six episodes of the final season of Billions, I’d place money on him being in a metal shirt with a companion song to boot! The writers of Billions make purposeful choices with music placement, so we know that these decisions are made to tell a story, shine a light on who the character is, or to set a tone. (Gingersnap and I are still holding out Season 7 will finally be the year of Iron Maiden!!)
So, let’s take a look back at a man and his music, and maybe make some predictions!
Well, ladies and gentlemen, it is OFFICIAL! Bobby Axelrod is BACK to Billions!
Damian Lewis was the guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and announced that Bobby was back! Continue reading “Will Bobby Axelrod Come Back to Billions? YES HE WILL! (And We Called It!)”
Originally published on November 8, 2022.Â
Well, ladies and gentlemen… WE TOTALLY CALLED IT! We followed the clues and called that Bobby Axelrod will return to Billions -maybe in a cameo, maybe in a recurring or regular appearance…and guess what ?!?! Damian Lewis was spotted filming Billions at the iconic Tower of London with Maggie Siff and David Costabile last Friday! No wonder Damian called us spies multiple times. Because we are 🙂
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Well, if you are a follower of this blog, you probably know that I published a Billions book last year: Appetite for Power – Eating, Drinking and Dealmaking in NYC: A Billions Guide is available for purchase through online vendors like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Strand Book Store, Indiebound, and BAM!.
Today marks the first anniversary of the book’s release and I was very lucky to have a selfie taken with my book and my muse a few weeks ago! Continue reading “Appetite for Power – Eating, Drinking & Dealmaking in NYC: A Billions Guide is ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!”
