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24 Interviews - Louis Lombardi
Edgar Stiles, played by Louis Lombardi, had a gigantic impact on the show. He saved America in Season Four, and helped out at CTU during Season Five; until his dramatic death at the hands of the Sentox Nerve Gas. The actor talks here in a Second Wave Exclusive!
| Second Wave: How long have you been a fan of the show? Louis Lombardi: Started watching the show in the 4th season. SW: What is your favourite thing about 24? LL: The timeline. SW: What encouraged you to take a role on 24? LL: It was one of the best shows on television and the role was one of the most different I had ever played. SW: What was your favourite thing about playing “Edgar Stiles”? LL: How smart he was. |
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LL: Meeting Senator John McCain. He kept calling me Edgar and saying “how sad he was for my mother”.. And I was like my name is Louie. He would be like “ok Edgar”. SW: In your opinion, what was the best thing you got to do whilst playing “Edgar”?
LL: Standing on the stage of the Emmys. SW: How do you think fans reacted to your character?
LL: Saddened and loved.
 Edgar's dramatic death. |
SW: Do you still get recognised for played “Edgar Stiles”? LL: Everywhere and anywhere. The fans are the best. They still yell “Edgar I cried when you died”. All ages and genders. It’s GREAT! I feel like the adopted son of America. SW: Did you enjoy your time on the show? LL: Yes. One of the best jobs I ever had. |
LL: Why didn't you open the door. HA!
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Thanks for the interview Louis! If you'd like to see what Louis Lombardi has been up to recently, he just finished work on my first film. The website is www.doughboygsthemovie.com. Check it out!
Some images of Louis on the set of Doughboys. |
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