“Enjoyable show with great dialogues and flawless delivery from the devil lead”…
Oops, sorry, wrong start. “Immoral series that glorified Satan as a caring, likable
person in human flesh”... Um, it’s also not exactly right, but at least you have probably
guessed we’re talking about Netflix's Lucifer here. To be even more precise, we’re talking
about the show’s cast members. So let’s give it another try:
“Proud father of three beautiful daughters was accused of the sin of adultery”
“Pulled over, punched and humiliated by the police for no other reason than his skin
color?!” “Former dancer went through the hell of
immigration to become an actress overseas”
Oh, Lord… Lord of Hell, we mean. It seems like their real lives are as dramatic as the
onscreen ones. Keep watching the video to figure out everything you wanted to know about
Lucifer’s cast members, and don’t forget to subscribe
to Rumour Juice YouTube channel.
Tom Ellis What if we tell you that Welsh actor Tom Ellis,
who portrays the most charming devil television has ever seen, is the son of a baptist preacher
in real life? Yeah, that’s hilariously ironic. Thanks to his father, Ellis even participated
in nativity plays when he was a kid. Tom, however, wasn’t allowed to play one of the
major roles because Ellis senior didn’t want to be accused of nepotism. Luckily, inability
to play the leads didn’t have a bad impact on Tom’s dream of becoming an actor. While
still in his teens, he went to drama school. During the first year he performed a pantomime
of Beauty and The Beast along with his best friend who was none other than… James McAvoy.
If smartphones existed at the time, we bet the video of such a performance would become
viral on YouTube!
Another interesting thing about Ellis is that he perceived himself as a comedic actor before
landing a gig in Lucifer. Although most people would assume Ellis took the role of the devil
because it offered him greater pay and exposure, his real motivation was the script itself
and the humor of the show. Besides, he was attracted to the complicity of Lucifer, because
the actor saw his character as a person who struggled to understand himself. Did he somehow
relate to his character? He probably did.
You might have heard that Ellis proposed to his EastEnders co-star Tamzin Outhwaite only
6 months after they met. Their first daughter was born the same year they tied the knot,
and four years later the couple welcomed their second daughter. The two were happily married
for eight years, but unfortunately, it ended in divorce after it was discovered that Tom
had been unfaithful to Tamzin while working in the USA. Outhwaite also claimed that it
was not just a one night stand. Sadly, it all led to Tom's separation from
his daughters. Ellis and his ex-wife managed to maintain a cordial relationship, However,
the fact that his daughters live with their mother in Wales means that he often has to
spend months without seeing them, depending on his Hollywood work schedule.
Still, Tom does his best to be a good father for his three daughters. Yes, three daughters:
he also has a 15-year-old kid from his previous relationship. During an interview with People
Magazine, Ellis revealed that his children don’t care who he plays on TV. Maybe it’s
for the best?
Lauren German You definitely remember the incomparable detective
Chloe Decker who was portrayed by Lauren German. She made a successful career in less than
ten years in business, but, surprisingly, acting, film and television wasn’t Lauren’s
first choice of career. Lauren studied anthropology at the University of Southern California,
and her first acting jobs were more of a hobby for her. When it eventually turned into profession,
German noticed one tendency:
“I’m always the suicidal girl or a girl who is dying or the girl who is trying to
kill someone else. I love the intensity of these roles, but I would also like to try
myself at something a little more light-hearted.”
Lauren also said she’s always wanted to get a role in comedy, but apparently casting
directors see Lauren German as a strong, brave and fearless woman who can mislead even the
devil. But maybe it’s who she really is? Lauren’s also known for doing all stunts
by herself. The 41-year-old insists she is accident prone. According to the actress,
she has a reputation for falling off horses and tripping over her own high heels. Don’t
you think German can use this feature if she finally gets a role in comedy?
Kevin Alejandro Hollywood has always been the biggest dream
for Kevin Alejandro – the actor who portrays Dan Espinoza on the show. Kevin was only 24
when he sold all of his possessions to be able to move to Los Angeles, which was definitely
an all-or-nothing move.
Alejandro knew no one in the town when he started. He has gone a long professional way
that involved all kinds of jobs: from small parts in rom coms to leads in period pieces
and even Macbeth on screen. Alejandro’s ability to embrace a wide range of roles has
prevented him from being type-cast, which is obviously a good thing.
A couple of years ago Kevin and his friend started a scholarship fund, which is meant
to cover the costs of college for theatre students from an underprivileged background.
Whoa, it’s so cool he decided to help talented but poor youngsters who come to the city of
stars in pursuit of their dream. Kevin knows how it feels - he was exactly there just two
decades ago.
D. B. Woodside It’s truly exciting how D. B. Woodside,
who portrayed Lucifer’s older brother Amenadiel, ended up in acting. In short, Wooside got
into this business after a high-school football injury sidelined him and he by complete coincidence
wandered into a rehearsal for a musical. It must have been destiny! Not many people are
lucky to find their vocations at such an early age. Unfortunately, Woodside’s life at the
time was full of some unequivocally terrible things as well.
Commenting on the latest protest in America, Woodside revealed some shocking details from
his own experience with the police. The actor tweeted: “I was smacked in the mouth, handcuffed
& made to sit in the back of a patrol car. I was walking through a predominately white
neighborhood on my way home from the store. Cop pulled over, got out, asked me my name.
I asked him “why?” That’s it. I was 7 years old. 7.”
It was only one of several terrible stories Woodside shared. “I was 9 years old when
a cop first pulled a gun on me. By the time I was 20 I couldn’t tell you how many times
that my friends & I had been pulled over, punched, smacked around, handcuffed & thrown
on curbs to be humiliated. To reiterate: I LOST COUNT BY THE TIME I WAS 20.”
However, as far as the police treatment is concerned, the most astonishing and unsettling
thing for Woodside was that they suddenly started treating him differently upon realizing
he was a film star. The 50-year-old said that such an attitude is not okay with him either.
He wants to be treated in a good way regardless of his race and status. Amen to that!
Lesley-Ann Brandt Mazikeen, or shortly "Maze", confidante and
devoted ally of Lucifer Morningstar, was brought to life by actress Lesley-Ann Brandt. She
immigrated from her native South Africa to New Zealand when she was only 17, and, according
to the actress, it was really hard for her to leave friends, family and culture behind.
However, almost a decade later she was lucky to use this painful experience while portraying
Maze, who was going through pretty much the same while trying to get used to life on Earth.
In addition to being a talented actress, Lesly-Ann is also an avid traveler. Over the course
of her round-the-world trips, Brandt has been mistaken for a wide range of ethnicities.
The actress didn’t mind that, though it’s really important for her to stay true to her
origin. While most of the Hollywood residents dream of fame, money and recognition, Brand’s
main goal in Hollywood is to document the often complicated stories of South African
people.
“I would love to do something that pays homage to my country and my community. I don’t
think there’s been a movie that fully goes into the heartache that was experienced in
apartheid as it relates to families. Particularly families that broke the mixed marriages act.”
Let’s wish the actress good luck in making her meaningful and socially important dream
come true!
Inbar Lavi Eve, world’s first female human, Cain’s
mother and former lover of Lucifer could only be portrayed by someone who could handle the
complexity of this character. Inbar Lavi was probably the best possible choice.
In a candid interview with Elle, Israel-born Lavi revealed that she had been very passionate
about storytelling since childhood.
“I really don't remember a time when I didn't want to be an actor, and ever since I could
remember, I had a really extravagant imagination. I would come home, and tell my mom about all
these crazy adventures I went through.”
Unfortunately, Inbar’s parents had a very troubled relationship. The only moments they
stopped fighting were when their young daughter staged performances for them or was telling
them interesting stories.
Inbar did a lot of ballet and contemporary dance, but when she graduated from high school,
she decided to pursue acting. She cut all ties, went to America and worked really hard
to thrive in an unknown artistic environment. Well, she definitely succeeded!
Unfortunately, Lucifer’s cast members deal with hellish situations not only on screen.
But the most important thing is that they successfully handle all the troubles they’re
going through, which makes us love them even more!