Gillian Anderson is currently the most exciting addition to the impressive "American Gods" cast. This is a major statement, since the Starz show already includes Ian McShane, Orlando Jones, Peter Stormare and Emily Browning.
But what makes Gillian Anderson stand out as the most interesting "American Gods" cast member? It has a lot to do with the fact that her character Media is a master at bending people to her will.
Gillian Anderson's Media is willing to take any form to convince people to follow her. And it looks like the New God will resemble Marilyn Monroe in Starz' "American Gods"!
Gillian Anderson Teases Media's Marilyn Monroe Impersonation In "American Gods"
The "Hannibal" star, in true Media form, shared the first photo of her "American Gods" character on Twitter. The image is instantly symbolic of everything the New God represents, from the polished red nails to the platinum-blond hair.
We'll be telling this story. #Media @AmericanGodsSTZ pic.twitter.com/TcdblrlzS9
— Gillian Anderson (@GillianA) June 30, 2016
Gillian Anderson even made sure that the caption fit her "American Gods" character to a T. Although her face is not clear in the picture, it is clear that Media has taken the form of legendary sex goddess Marilyn Monroe.
Will Gillian Anderson's Media Take The Form Of Lucille Ball In "American Gods"?
Here comes the fun part. In Neil Gaiman's novel, Media actually entices Shadow Moon to abandon Mr. Wednesday and side with the New Gods. She does so in the form of Lucille Ball in "I Love Lucy."
At one point, Media even teases Shadow that she can make Lucille Ball take off her top. Shadow declines, but Neil Gaiman has tweeted that the scene might happen in the Starz series.
Why @AmericanGodsSTZ cast @GillianA as Media in American Gods. Is it her acting skill? Or something more disturbing? https://t.co/uH3stktDFE — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) June 4, 2016
Will Gillian Anderson dress as Marilyn Monroe AND Lucille Ball in "American Gods"? It is certainly an exciting thought to ponder while waiting for the show to air on Starz later in 2016.
