That should just be an unspoken rule.
She was the first adult I came out to.
JULIETTE LEWIS:Are youserious?!
Juliette Lewis in ‘Queer as Folk’.Peacock
You had a Judy in your life?
I did, I really did!
So what drew you to that character and this show?
Mingus (Fin Argus) and Judy (Juliette Lewis) share a quiet moment together in ‘Queer as Folk’.Peacock
Well, exactly what you’re telling me.
Everybody needs a Judy in their life at some point.
And it, like, literally tickled me.
Judy (Juliette Lewis) serving La Pieta realness with a mother’s love to Mingus (Fin Argus) in ‘Queer as Folk’.Peacock
That final scene where Mingus comes out to Judy as being HIV-positive, it broke my heart.
Because they were so afraid and suddenly she’slaughing.
She’s laughing because she was afraid it was something so much worse.
Judy (Juliette Lewis) giving Mingus (Fin Argus) makeup tips on ‘Queer as Folk’.Peacock
I have to see how that plays because …
I have goosebumps … did I pull it off?
This particular set was sofueledby benevolent energy.
Juliette Lewis as Judy in ‘Queer as Folk’.Peacock
That’s rare, that a show creatortalksto you like a passionate, creative peer.
And he said he wrote this scene and that her reaction was laughter.
And for me, I was like, “Ooof, I’ve never seen that”.
Fin Argus and Juliette Lewis in Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk’.Peacock
And it was a challenge ofhow do I pull that off?Because she thought it was much worse.
I don’t know if I pulled it off you’re saying I did, so it worked out!
Was it mutual, did you feel inspired by working with them as well?
I think it’s just this little love/respect vibration.
Fin is such a, oh my God, so natural.
The dance sequences, that blew me away.
The performances at the end and the beginning.
Now, the entire series revolves around thisshooting that takes place in the pilot episode.
On a visceral [level], it just creeps closer and closer and closer.
Nobody’s immune, nobody’s like, “It’s not gonna reach me.”
It’s not justcuteor like asoap opera, but it’s actually… To quote Stephen, “We hate that it’s relevant.”
We’re a violent bunch, all these psychopaths on planet Earth.
Somewhere we lean on each other, we support each other, and we get on.
And there’s an energy of that in the show.
Where do you see Judy’s story going if the show gets a second season?
Well, I mean, I picked a song out that I want to hit the stage to!
What song is that?
I don’t want to give it away!
I don’t want them to take it.
I’ddefinitelydo a Fin/Juliette, Mingus/Judy double bill.
I want to see that.
Someone had mentioned that.
That could be fun!
Oh, and Kim,hello!
My co-woman of the screen, Ms. Cattrall.
Oh, that’s right, they left it on some fun stuff.
I think her and I might bond in an unusual, special way through these characters.
Yeah,I want more scenes with Kim.
I really love her a lot.
As a talent and as a person.
What do you hope viewers take away from this show?
I hope people see themselves and some of their interesting relationships.
And also be entertained anddelightedby the phenomenal cast.
I mean, good Lord!
Oh my God, just that each individual is so dreamy!
As a talent and as a force!
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
