Colman Domingo on Working With Steven Spielberg and Believing in Aliens

Shonda Rhimes

Prolific television creator ("Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal") and author on creativity and empowerment.

Colman Domingo, who is experiencing a remarkably successful year with appearances in the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" and HBO's "Euphoria," is now set to star in Steven Spielberg's new alien thriller, "Disclosure Day." Domingo emphasizes his discerning criteria for selecting projects, noting that he seeks roles that offer personal and artistic enrichment. He values collaborations where he can contribute meaningfully, as exemplified by his discussions with Spielberg and "Michael" director Antoine Fuqua, who both encouraged his active involvement in shaping his characters.

In "Disclosure Day," Domingo portrays Hugo, a corporate whistleblower leading the "Truth Movement," an underground network dedicated to revealing the U.S. government's alleged concealment of alien life and visitations. Domingo praises Spielberg's collaborative spirit, recounting how the director provided extensive research materials, including studies by Harvard psychologist John E. Mack, who chronicled extraterrestrial experiences. This deep dive into the subject matter fueled Domingo's own fascination and reinforced his belief in the possibility of alien existence, questioning why belief in such phenomena is often met with skepticism compared to other unproven concepts.

Domingo finds himself in awe of the creative environment fostered by Spielberg and his co-stars, Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor. The film uses the premise of extraterrestrial life to explore themes of corporate control and public access to information. Domingo's character advocates for the world to know the truth, believing it could unite humanity. Reflecting on his career, Domingo expresses gratitude for still being inspired by his colleagues and the imaginative potential of storytelling, particularly in a narrative that invites contemplation about non-human entities and their potential to transform our world.

Colman Domingo firmly believes in the existence of extraterrestrial life, even if their appearance or intentions remain unknown. He posits that the vastness of the cosmos suggests that life cannot be exclusive to Earth, and he hopes that future encounters with the unknown will ultimately benefit all of humanity.

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