In Hulu's sci-fi thriller "Paradise," James Marsden stars as President Cal Bradford in a dystopian setting where a Secret Service agent, Xavier Collins, investigates the President's murder. Despite knowing Bradford's fate, Marsden embraces the challenge to keep the narrative engaging. His character reveals complexities, carrying regrets that add depth to his role. The show has already been renewed for a second season, indicating strong viewer interest as it unfolds Bradford's connection to societal failings and personal tragedies.
"I guess it's fun to play a jerk. Or, a character like 'Jury Duty' where I'm a version of myself, but a bit of a clown ... There's a lot of me in Cal."
"We know he's dead from the first five minutes. But I looked at it as a challenge of, 'How do we make this interesting, knowing that the audience already knows the outcome?'"
"But also it allows some latitude creatively for interpretation as you move along. There's a lot of his playfulness, his spirit in Cal."
"He has a deeper sadness there. He carries a lot of regrets with him, but it makes him that much more interesting."
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