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A Latin actor has never won an Emmy for the exceptional main actor in a dramatic series, and “Will Trent” Star Ramón Rodríguez Hopefully he will be the only one to break this barrier.
“It’s a sad and unhappy reality,” said the Puerto Rican actor. “That’s not why I do what I do, of course. But is it important? Of course.
“That said, in a way:” Oh Wow, this program is acclaimed by criticism “,” said Rodríguez. This would indicate that Latin actors can lead a television series with “a convincing story and character”.
In the history of Emmys, only three Latinos were nominated in this category: Pedro Pascal, which was appointed in 2023 for its main role in “The Last of Us”; Jimmy Smites, which was nominated five consecutive times from 1995 to 1999 for its performance in “NYPD Blue”; And Jose In 1953, when the category was just known as “best actor”.
From Become a leading figure In reinvent police procedures To start your own production company “to tell our stories”, Rodríguez is looking to make a difference at a time when few Latinos lead television shows.
“It’s frightening. … I put a lot of pressure on myself in terms of wanting to continue to raise,” said Rodríguez about “somehow tacit” responsibility that has just been part of the 4% of television talents on the screen which are Latinos.
“Being Latin and Puerto Rican, there is no doubt that I am very aware and aware,” said Rodríguez. “I stand on the shoulders of people who paved this and made things a little easier for me. I hope that the task a little easier for those who follow. ”
“Will Trent” is based on the best -selling books by Karin Slaughter of the same name. He follows a dyslexic orphan that has endured physical trauma and abuse from the family investment system in Atlanta. The character becomes an intuitive detective at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation which solves the cases that others cannot.
“Will is an outsider,” said Rodríguez. “All these things are very busy, heavy and monumental moments in people’s lives.”
“I quickly fell in love with his resilience and his heart, which are a little buried. I love it about it,” said Rodríguez about his character.
The beloved companion of Trent, Betty, a pocket chihuahua that he has contacted in contrary in season 1, is perhaps the only character who can always draw from the gentle side of the detective.
“There is such a beautiful story there that says a lot about who will be,” said Rodríguez.
Despite mixed criticism According to criticism, the public showed up for “Will Trent”, which will begin to film its fourth season later this summer, according to Rodríguez.
The series, which is broadcast on ABC and Streams on Hulu and Disney +, has raised an average of 11.6 million viewers on several platforms during the 2024-25 season, According to NielsenWho puts “Will Trent” among the 10 most watched television programs on prime time.
“Writers do a fantastic job to balance comedy and drama,” said Rodríguez. “It’s a difficult thing to do.”
As an actor who plays Will Trent and the executive producer of the show, Rodríguez said that he was strongly involved in all aspects of the delivery of this character.
He remembers having lost his “Nuyican “ Accent to create a dialect reflecting the unique experiences of his character and the development of Trent’s signature: a retro three -piece costume which serves almost a protective armor for a character who has trouble showing his vulnerable side.
“It is very different from any other character that I have portrayed, which is exciting,” said Rodríguez, who is also known to play memorable characters in television shows, notably “The Wire”, “Day Break” and “The Affair”.
Season 4 of “Will Trent” should be broadcast on ABC at the start of next year, said Rodríguez.
