“James is back because he loves this woman,” series executive producer Ben Lobato shares.
“He proved in season 3 when he sacrificed himself going back to Devon Finch [Jamie Hector].
Adds executive producer Dailyn Rodriguez, “Working for Finch has broken James a bit.
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He learns quickly that things have changed.
He’s very much in a place where he’s exhausted with the life he’s been living.”
Judge Lafayette (David Andrews) is back with a vengeance and ready to cause more trouble for Teresa.
Has he finally met his match?
“I want to preface this conversation by saying how much I love David Andrews.
I’ve admired him long before he joined the show.
It’s been such an honor to work with him,” says Braga.
“I love the way he portrays this evil judge and the way Ben and Dailyn created him.
It’s been a real joy to hate him!”
“Something similarly happens with the judge that will be a catalyst for its own domino effect.”
That tension will have to be worked out between them,” Lobato continues.
