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NELSAN ELLIS:No, no no.
He was like, You know were not killing you, right?
And I was like, I didnt know but thanks for telling me.
What was your reaction?
ELLIS:Thank you!
I have a job for next season!Thatwas my reaction.
Did he explain to you why he let Lafayette survive?
ELLIS:Not really.
He didnt really go into any detail as to why he decided to keep me not tomeanyway.
When did you realize the character was gaining a large following?
ELLIS:Im beginning to realize itnow.
At first I didnt.
Why are you surprised?
Was it hard keeping his fate a secret during the hiatus?
The question was asked every single day.
How will the experience of being locked in a dungeon and almost dying change Lafayette this season?
ELLIS:It certainly humbles him.
Hes going to have to suffer the consequences of what hes done.
And I think he reflects back on his behavior and maybe for a second thinks about changing.
In an upcoming episode [SPOILER ALERT], Lafayette ingests a lot of Erics blood.
The homoeroticism in that moment was off the charts.
Was that something you were conscious of while shooting it?
ELLIS:I wasnt.
I know Alexander said that from his standpoint he thinks Eric is a little drawn to Lafayette.
My intentions were that I was completely terrified of Eric and what he can do to me.
As far as I know, I hated his guts.
So we can assume that Lafayette does, in fact, survive to see a third season?
ELLIS:I think Im back for the third season.
Do you think its possible for Lafayette to settle down and have a normal relationship with a guy?
ELLIS:I dont know that his normal is the general norm for everybody.
I dont think hell ever be normal to everybodys standards.
Everybody should be capable of that even Lafayette.
(Additional reporting by Jeremy Medina)
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