In the pilot, we learn that Dr. Martin Whitly A.K.A.
As you’re able to imagine, a struggle ensues.
This is a horrible, destructive, painful, grief-filled landscape that were talking about.

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People always say it must be fun to play a big villain.
Its not fun or campy in that sense.
So those kinds of things become fascinating.
Thats just fascinating and really interesting to explore what might happen in the future.
And Bellamys character is just wonderful and shes brilliant at playing it.
Watching it, you cant wait for those characters to have scenes together.
The pilot sets up a pretty twisted, gothic tale to come.
What can you tease?I suppose it is kind of modern gothic.
Theres repressed, under-the-surface horror and an almost operatic feel.
Itll be interesting to see peoples reactions.
Prodigal Sonpremieres Monday, September 23 at 9 p.m. on Fox.