They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that’s exactly what happens in the new FOX series, The Passage. The show revolves around a desperate quest for a cure to all diseases, but instead unleashes a terrifying plague. This plague transforms its victims into vampire-like creatures, threatening the very survival of humanity. Now, that's quite a twist, right? If you thought Mark-Paul Gosselaar had challenges dealing with Screech back in the day, wait until you see what he's up against now.
Based on the best-selling trilogy by Justin Cronin, The Passage premieres in early 2019. Mark-Paul stars as ex-FBI agent Brad Wolgast, a man employed by a secretive government medical organization called NOAH. His job? To pick up test subjects for their experimental Project NOAH. At first, these subjects are death row inmates, but as the story unfolds, NOAH begins seeking younger candidates, including a young girl in foster care. This is where the real drama kicks in, as Brad struggles with the morality of his actions, questioning whether he’s part of the solution or the problem.
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Brad Wolgast's Moral Dilemma
Brad Wolgast faces a serious moral dilemma when he is ordered to locate Amy Bellafonte (played by Saniyya Sidney), who is deemed the ideal candidate for the next phase of NOAH’s experiments. Initially, he follows orders, but soon he realizes the true danger lurking behind NOAH’s plans. This revelation sparks a desire within him to protect Amy at all costs, leading to an intense manhunt. Meanwhile, previous test subjects are locked away in the facility, and their potential escape could spell doom for humanity.
Mark-Paul shared with us at San Diego Comic-Con that the moment he learned of interest in casting him, he dove headfirst into the story. “I read all three books, much to my wife’s dismay, because it consumed every waking moment of my day,” he laughed. “But the story hit close to home for me. As a father of young kids, I could empathize with how Brad would morally and ethically make the decisions he does in the show. Plus, it’s rare for an actor to get such detailed blueprints for their character. Justin Cronin, the author, came to the set and explained his thought process behind creating Brad and Amy. He even gave me his blessing, saying, ‘You’re my Amy, you’re my Brad.’ It was truly special.”
