Walton Goggins Asked For A Change That Made Justified's Boyd Crowder Even Better
Walton Goggins initially rejected his Justified role, but he eventually came around to the idea of playing Boyd Crowder - under one condition.
In the world of Television, one actor's insistence on certain conditions led to the transformation of a character from Justified, turning him into a fan-favorite. Walton Goggins, who played Boyd Crowder, initially turned down the role in the pilot episode of the series. However, after several attempts, he eventually agreed to play the part under one condition - he wanted his character to be portrayed as a con artist, not a racist.
This change was crucial as it differed from the character's portrayal in Elmore Leonard's original novel, Fire in the Hole. Goggins' involvement in the show was vital, as Boyd Crowder became an integral part of the series, despite being seen as "guilty by association" due to his past. The actor further insisted that his character have a line in which Timothy Olyphant's character, U.S. Deputy Marshal Raylan Givens, explicitly states that he did not believe in Boyd's racist beliefs.
Goggins also requested that he be the smartest guy in the room, an aspect that the writers gladly accommodated. Their witty banter became one of the most appealing aspects of Justified. Goggins' influence extended throughout the entire run of the show, and he was responsible for creating some of the most memorable moments between Raylan and Boyd at the series' conclusion.
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