Recollections and pencil drawings by the real Alexander Jefferson, portrayed in the series by Cook, helped inform his visuals. “He drew very well, details of being a Tuskegee Airman and getting ...
” Musically, Neely changed the tension according to what was happening in the storyline. When the pilots were in their airplanes, he would often consult with producer Gary Goetzman to ask, ̶...
Anderson said, “Rosie Rosenthal [played by Nate Mann] was a huge jazz fan. That scene where he’s humming the Artie Shaw chant in the airline to appease the nerves of the rest of the flight...
” Atwood added, “The opportunity to tell a story with this much truth is rare and major.” Watch the conversation above. More from Variety Most Popular Must Read Sign Up for Variety N...