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‘Presumed Innocent’s O-T Fagbenle Talks His “Smarmy, Power-Hungry” Role With An “Annoying” Accent & ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Final Season
DeadlineStory by Antonia Blyth
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O-T Fagbenle talks about his 'Presumed Innocent' role as a power-hungry prosecutor with an annoying accent, while reflecting on his acclaimed work on 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
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- Fagbenle says he 'would love to keep doing roles that are politically and philosophically subversive, that challenge the way we look at things', as he's done with his recent high-profile characters.
- Despite playing serious, heavy roles, Fagbenle is 'quick to laugh' in real life, a stark contrast to the characters that have made him a breakout star.
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O-T Fagbenle, Elisabeth Moss, Barack Obama, Cameron Lautner, Apple TV+, The Handmaid's Tale, The First Lady, WeCrashed, Presumed Innocent