SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from tonightsseries finaleof FXsSnowfall.
But money and power tend to change people, especially when said fortune comes from criminal activities.
His final moments were incredibly challenging.
SNOWFALL “The Struggle” — Season 6, Episode 10 (airs Wednesday, April 19th) — Pictured: Damson Idris as Franklin Saint. CR: Ray Micksaw/FX.
There was a fatherhood connection there, which I connected to personally so it was deeply emotional for me.
Franklins connection to his father and his becoming an alcoholic was incredibly difficult, Idris told Deadline.
Behind the scenes, I had a little flask with me that no one knew about.
Isaiah John as Leon Simmons, Damson Idris as Franklin Saint
I would touch it with my lips just to have the taste.
Ill also admit that I didnt shower.
Luckily I wasnt disrupting anyone with any odors, he said with a laugh.
That was a little tip of the hat to him.
That that him dying means he doesnt have to face the damage hes done.
He destroyed this neighborhood and did unreal damage to his community.
They really needed a helping hand and what they got was another plague.
Now he has to be on the street with these junkies who he in some way is responsible for.
The dramatic irony of that felt right to us, said Andron.
His time with Singleton will be forever cherished.
So many people didnt know about certain things related to the crack epidemic, Idris said.
It was amazing to understand that history.
This for me goes back to the Wanda whom we first met.
He continued, And you know, West Coast hip hop is about to explode.
So were gonna see if we can figure that out.
