I just had a truly amazing time working on the NBC’s Constantine.  Based on the wildly popular comic book series “Hellblazer” from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine (Matt Ryan, “Criminal Minds”) is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight – or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he’s decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he’ll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent.  Now I must admit sci-fi/horror is not typically my thing.  I try my best to stay in the light (you know fake fluffiness full of fairy-dust) and Constantine is always in conflict with “supernatural dark forces” (which I believe are real).  However the story in episode 106 – Danse Vaudou – written by Christine Boylan made me re-examine my art boundaries.  The script was so sincere.  I saw it a a spoonful of medicine for the should that had to be laced with gore to make it easy to swallow by the masses.   Plus working with the great John Badham was a luminous experience.  This director, known for the disco film Saturday Night Fever, was not only full of knowledge but full of life.  Like literally I would be napping in the corner during over-night shoots and he would be telling jokes.  I loved it.  I appreciated how patient and encouraging he was of me walking through my creative process while boldly challenging me to stretch myself to take the more difficult acting choices.  Badham pushed me to new levels by reminding me that “Fear is easy in a spooky scene, if you can find joy then you are a really acting.”   Like my character Madeline, I let go, sent FEAR (false evidence appearing real) back to hell, and stayed alive!  Take a moment to enjoy the episode here.  I pray that as you watch your heart releases people, guilt, and un-forgiveness so that you can live.