Video Interview: @ThisFunktional talks with THE GRAY HOUSE’s Actor talks about transforming physically, mentally to best suit the part

Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of ThisFunktional.com, talks with Robert Knepper about his role of Bully Lumpkin in THE GRAY HOUSE, all 8-episodes well be available on Prime Video on February 26. The Gray House reveals the extraordinary true story of the unsung women who helped turn the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the Union. At its center are a Virginia socialite, her indomitable mother, a formerly enslaved ally, and Richmond’s most infamous courtesan—four women operating at the heart of Confederate power. Together, they evolve their Underground Railroad operation into a daring and highly effective espionage network, risking their lives and freedom to help preserve the nation’s future and safeguard American Democracy. The eight-episode limited series features a standout ensemble cast led by Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis, and Emmy nominee Ben Vereen, with original music from Lainey Wilson, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Killer Mike, Yolanda Adams, Jon Bon Jovi, and more. It is written by Emmy-nominated writer Leslie Greif, Darrell Fetty, and John Sayles, with all eight episodes helmed by Academy Award–nominated director Roland Joffé. The Gray House also stars Paul Anderson, Ian Duff, Hannah James, Robert Knepper, Christopher McDonald, Colin Morgan, Rob Morrow, Colin O’Donoghue, and Sam Trammell, with Keith David. The Republic Pictures limited series is from Territory Pictures, Revelations Entertainment and Big Dreams Entertainment, and is executive produced by Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary, Rod Lake, Howard Kaplan and Leslie Greif. Directed by: Roland Joffé Written by: Leslie Greif & Darrell Fetty and John Sayles Executive Producers: Kevin Costner (Territory Pictures), Morgan Freeman (Revelations Entertainment), Lori McCreary (Revelations Entertainment), Rod Lake (Territory Pictures), Howard Kaplan (Territory Pictures), and Leslie Greif (Big Dreams Entertainment) THE GRAY HOUSE All 8-Episodes Available on Prime Video February 26