'American Gods' EXCLUSIVE: Actor Devery Jacobs says she fought hard to bag the role of Sam Black Crow
Actor Devery Jacobs first appeared as Sam Black Crow in 'American Gods' season 2 episode 3 after Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) escapes from the clutches of Mr Town.
She runs into him at a convenience store and spots his con from across the shop when he tries to trick the cashier into giving him a $20 bill. She offers to give him a ride after the two form an instant connection.
From the moment she appears on screen, there is an air of mystery that surrounds her. This is further accentuated when she picks up a camera to click a picture of Shadow and tells him, "In case you turn out to be a psycho-killer on the way."
She also tells Shadow, "If this were back in the day, I would've been god-like. Two spirits in one body, both masculine and feminine. It's considered a gift from the creator," hinting at how Sam Black Crow is going to be a memorable character in the series.
In a conversation with MEA Worldwide (MEAWW), the actor opened up about the role, what it means to portray an indigenous queer character, and how she personally connected with Sam.