Judith Lighthas plenty to say about the upcoming election just not the one you think.
But [the creators] didnt grab from the headlines.
They allowed things to evolve.
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There are moments of great consternation and compassion.
Theres a turn that is an awakening for my character.
For Dede, its an unsurprising challenge that requires her to rethink her approach to campaigning.
All of a sudden this politician, whos been a 30-year veteran, has competition, she says.
Youre going to see a lot of sparks fly with this intergenerational [conflict].
What does it mean to be a person who is authentic in front of the world?
Its the human condition.
As you mature, youre not dead.
You still have this lightness within you and he speaks to that.
Its a choice that a lot more people make than we know, she adds.
A throuple is about the relationship among them, not just the sexuality.
It isnt just about the sexual dynamic with these people.
Their onscreen characters share an equally tight bond.
So, anything but politics as usual.The Politicianhits Netflix June 19.
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