Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Righteous Gemstones season 4, episode 7!
Baby Billy Freeman has come up with a new plan inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 7, with hisTeenjusscheme revealing the funniest part of Walton Goggins' casting.Walton Goggins' Baby Billy Freemanis a highlight ofThe Righteous Gemstones, with him being in the spotlight for many of the show’s funniest moments. Now, Baby Billy is getting into his wackiest situation yet, highlighting one of the reasons why hisThe Righteous Gemstonescharacter is so beloved.
The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 7 has a lot going on, with each character’s individual story nearing its climax. The Gemstone siblings are helpingKelvin with his Top Christ Following Man of the Year Award, Eli Gemstone has to confront Cobb Milsap, and Gideon has to face off with his brother Pontius Gemstone. However, the episode’s funniest storyline is Baby Billy’s struggle withTeenjus, his young adult TV show about the adventures of a teenage Jesus.
Walton Goggins Is Now Playing A Man Much Older Than Him Who Is Also Pretending To Play A Teenager
Thanks To Baby Billy & Teenjus
InThe Righteous Gemstones, Baby Billy Freeman is much older than the actor who is playing him. Although Baby Billy’s exact age hasn’t been revealed, it can be assumed that he is in his 70s based on the ages of the other Gemstone family members. However, Walton Goggins is 53,meaning that he is playing a character who is around 20 years older than him. This is why Baby Billy has a white hair piece as well as other old-age accessories, making Goggins' performance hilarious.
InThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 7,Baby Billy makes a drastic change toTeenjus. Baby Billy decide to fire the show’s main actor and play the role himself. Yes, a 70-year-old Baby Billy is plaing a teenage Jesus. This means that Walton Goggins is playing a character who is 20 years older than him playing a character 50 years younger than him, adding so mayn layers to his performance.
Baby Billy Playing Teenjus Might Be The First Time The Righteous Gemstones Will Have To De-Age Walton Goggins
Since He Isn’t De-Aged In The “Interlude” Episodes
Baby Billy definitely won’t be able to pull off a teenage Jesus, meaning that the in-universe show may have to turn to another method: de-aging.Teenjushas a big budget, meaning thatBaby Billy could definitely turn to the computer technique rather than hiring a different actor.
This would be a first for Walton Goggins, as he hasn’t yet been de-aged inThe Righteous Gemstones. While John Goodman has been de-aged to play a young Eli Gemstone inThe Righteous Gemstones' “Interlude” episodes, Walton Goggins has simply gone without his old age makeup.Teenjuswould be the first time that a digitally de-aged Walton Goggins is required, bringingThe Righteous Gemstonesfull circle.
