Before They Were Stars
The Sizzling Cast of Boardwalk Empire Before They Were Stars
Back for a fifth and final season, Boardwalk Empire promises more grisly murders, new unexpected villains, and some surprisingly sexy twists. Set during Prohibition, Boardwalk Empire is the riveting tale of a corrupt politician’s alcohol-soaked reign over Atlantic City—and all those who work with and against him. Everything about the show is amazing to look at: the sets, the costumes, and not least the faces of its stars. More Golden Globes are likely in Boardwalk Empire's future. We’ll drink to that. By Nina Hämmerling Smith
HBO
Michael Shannon as Agent Nelson Van Alden on Boardwalk Empire
Shannon’s movie debut was in the classic comedy Groundhog Day, but he has gone on to specialize in serious, sometimes sinister characters, including in 2011’s Take Shelter and his Oscar-nominated supporting role in Revolutionary Road. The imposing Agent Van Alden is a study in contradiction: a deeply religious, married company man dedicated to shutting down alcohol in Atlantic City who gets a girl pregnant, diverts funds, and runs off (with the baby) when confronted by his darkest secrets. The metamorphosis of Nelson Van Alden into a down-and-out bootlegger and killer has been a tough one, but people shouldn’t press his buttons, unless they’re asking for it.
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