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Domingo: Euphoria's Ali Was a Lifetime Role
5 Aug
Summary
- Colman Domingo hailed his Euphoria role as a career-defining experience.
- He portrayed Ali, a guiding conscience and a voice of redemption.
- Domingo won an Emmy for his guest role and is nominated again.
Colman Domingo has described his role as Ali Muhammad in the HBO drama Euphoria as the "experience of a lifetime." He reflected on the significance of playing the character, who served as a moral compass and a voice of conscience within the series. Domingo highlighted the arc provided by creator Sam Levinson, allowing for complex emotional work.
Domingo particularly noted the redemption and vengeance elements within Ali's narrative, especially in his interactions with Zendaya's character, Rue. This impactful performance earned Domingo an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2022, with additional nominations recognizing his diverse talents.
Euphoria concluded its run with its third season earlier this year. Showrunner Sam Levinson explained that the finale, which depicted Rue's death from an accidental overdose, felt like an honest and appropriate ending to the story about addiction and its consequences.
