As the Certified Fresh second season of The Knick (100%) airs its penultimate episode, we conducted a live Q&A with star Andre Holland (Dr. Algernon Edwards) on Twitter. Fans submitted their questions, with Holland answering questions about his historical research, what we can expect for his character moving forward, who he’d like to work with in the future, and more. If you aren’t caught up with the show, there may be slight spoilers ahead.
.@RottenTomatoes There’s a scene at end of Ep10 that floored me. The directing/writing/acting all converge & it’s magic #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes Clive brilliantly reveals smtg abt Thack I never knew. So lucky to have witnessed the making of the scene! #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes Yes, loads. Daniel Day-Lewis, Mark Rylance, Sidney Poitier (saw Paris Blues w/ @AVAETC!) List goes on & on #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @Mr_fantastic_00 Should be dope (more modern, better located) but doesn’t look like Algie will be there… #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @Mr_fantastic_00 …Then again, maybe there’s a basement. 😉 #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes I pulled from several diff. people. WEB Du Bois was the one who spoke to me most, down to the facial hair. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes Kept a copy of Souls of Black Folk in my dressing room for reference.. used it often. He was the man! #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes I love where it goes. Our writers are the best and crafted a beautiful, honest ending to the season. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes Going forward, I’d love to see him start his own hospital where he doesn’t have to ask for permission. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @kendrajbean I think it’s over for Algie & Cornelia. Opal’s not having any that! Right? #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @kendrajbean Have to wait and see about the job…right now it’s not looking good. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @Hermann250 Nah no fainting. A few queasy moments, but we stayed upright. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @StarvingWriter_ . I did a lot of research. There’s a long, rich history of afr.-americans in medicine. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes Louis T Wright, Daniel Hale Williams, Nat’l Medical Association, Meharry Medical College… #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @StarvingWriter_ Learned so much! Grateful for the chance to take this history personally. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes He’d be a great dad. Loving, sensitive, patient, firm, and fun. I hope to be the same one day. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes I love history. Learning the behavior, thoughts, speech, life of a character in a diff era is exhilarating #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes @algernelia …Wish I could do it all of the time. Aargh, where’s Doc Brown when ya need him? #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes Certainly. All of the things I learn/experience while working on a character leave an impression. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes …It all gets in there. That’s the magic of it. acting = empathy. I believe that to be true. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
.@RottenTomatoes Haha. Thanks! Still working on that one but glad you think I’m on the right track. Thanks @ChubTheCub. #AskAndreHolland — The Knick (@AtTheKnick) December 11, 2015
