For Latino and African American actors Y'lan Noel, Byron Bowers, and Josiah Cross, Apple TV+'s "Lady in the Lake" isn't just another period drama; it's a portal to the past that has profoundly influenced its cast. Embodying characters from the 1960s—a time of seismic social change—has been both a personal and professional journey, pushing them to reflect on the past and inspiring them to contribute to a better future.
In an interview with the Latin Times, Noel, Bowers, and Cross talked about the impact the project and their characters had on how they see young people of color and their struggles today. It became evident that this was more than just a role for them, and it became pivotal for more reasons than being in a high-profile show with Natalie Portman.
