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Walton Goggins Reveals Doubts About Iconic 'Justified' Role
10 Nov
Summary
- Walton Goggins initially had reservations about playing Boyd Crowder on "Justified"
- Goggins was concerned about perpetuating a stereotype of a "hick" Southerner
- Boyd Crowder evolved from a white supremacist to a complex, reformed Christian criminal
As of November 2025, it's hard to imagine anyone other than Walton Goggins playing the iconic "Justified" character Boyd Crowder. However, Goggins himself revealed that he initially had some reservations about taking on the role of the FX series' career criminal.
In a 2015 interview, Goggins admitted that when he first read the script, he felt there was no way the show's creators would let him portray the character the way he wanted. "I just did not want to perpetuate a stereotype of a hick type of Southerner that I have, more often than not, portrayed coming up in my career," he explained.
Despite his initial hesitation, Goggins ultimately accepted the part and went on to deliver a career-defining performance as Boyd Crowder. The character started out as a white supremacist who took advantage of neo-Nazis, but later evolved into a reformed Christian who preached the gospel while running drug rings and other criminal schemes. Goggins' nuanced portrayal of this complex individual has cemented Boyd Crowder's status as one of the most memorable characters in the acclaimed crime drama "Justified."
