Films with political stories in the storyline are popular with a small number of viewers. But the actors of the series “Scandal” did not just show an interesting plot - they brought real facts to the screen. From this article you will find out what this dramatic multi-part film is about, who played the main roles.
The plot of the series "Scandal"
Olivia Pope works as an anti-crisis manager. Her responsibilities include helping all senior officials who find themselves in unpleasant situations. Sometimes a single newspaper publication is enough to permanently destroy a reputation and break a career. Behind the scenes of power there are many unpleasant things that ordinary citizens should not know about. Olivia knows exactly how to extinguish any scandals at the initial stage. She went through a good school at the White House. Previously, she was the president’s right hand and led his campaign. Thanks to her, he became one of the most influential people on the planet.
After going through many unpleasant stories and participating in the most dirty games of politicians, she still remained a kind and compassionate person. When a young girl turned to her for help, she could not refuse her. Amanda claimed that for some time she was the president’s mistress and now carries the fruit of their love under her heart. This situation is unpleasant for Olivia, because she herself had an affair with the president. But she decides to help the future mother, although she knows very well that she will now be between two fires. On the one hand, journalists and reporters will begin to hunt for it, on the other hand, the entire White House apparatus. She faced a difficult dilemma: to accept the rules of the game and take the side of the president or act on conscience and help the girl.
Actors of the series
Kerry Washington ("Scandal") was the first black woman to happen to play a major role in a dramatic multi-part film. Her prototype was Judy Smith. It was her stories about the service in the White House that the writers wrote so interestingly in the plot. Some episodes seem not just provocative, but really scandalous, but Judy says that all this actually happened.
Kerry Washington - Olivia Pope
The dark-skinned beauty was remembered by all viewers for their role in Quentin Tarantino's film "Django Unchained". The audience projected her heroine on the actress herself, because it was known that she works in the art committee of President Barack Obama. But the woman has repeatedly stated that she expresses her opinion about politics not as an actress, but as a citizen. Her family often discussed racism, abortion, and civil rights. Her parents had a pretty good job: her mother was a professor, and her father was a broker. The family did not feel the need, but these topics were always hotly discussed at dinner.
Undoubtedly, Tarantino gave the girl a ticket to the world of big cinema. In her filmography there were no passing films. What are only such paintings as “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, “Fantastic Four: The Invasion of the Silver Surfer”, “Bad Company”. And for the role in the film "Ray", the actress was awarded three awards. At the moment, she is not busy in other films and gives all her strength to filming in the series. It has already been 7 seasons, and the creators are not going to stop there.
Columbus Short - Harrison Wright
Not the most fruitful Hollywood actor in the series "Scandal" was able to reveal all his talent. The role of Olivia's chief assistant and colleague has become truly stellar for him. From the age of five, he began to go on stage and act in commercials. This experience helped him graduate from high school of art and begin his acting career. He made his debut in the musical drama Street Dance. The film did not bring him popularity, but allowed to declare itself. The next project was the picture of Stephen Spielberg's “War of the Worlds”. There he played a soldier who helps people escape from aliens.
I did not miss the opportunity to star in the horror film "Quarantine", which gathered a good box office at the box office. Several series are also present in the creative biography of Columbus Short - "Ambulance", "Fair Amy", "Such a Raven." In Russia, only the first of this list was broadcast with success for several years. Many remember him as the intern of Losa. The role in the series "Scandal" brought real fame. The actor is young, and we can hope that the audience will still see him in blockbusters after such a success.
Of course, the success of the series is a merit not only of the main characters. Actors of the series "Scandal" also perfectly joined their roles, playing the characters very believable.