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British actor Damian Lewis reveals how he got his New York accent for 'Billions'

Damien Lewis, who was born in London, had to work hard on his New York accent for his role as Bobby Axelrod in the Showtime drama series "Billions." In addition to discussing how he learned a new way of speaking, he also tells Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist which spirit animal he channels for this character.
/ Source: TODAY

Damien Lewis, who was born in London, had to work hard on his New York accent for his role as Bobby Axelrod in the Showtime drama series “Billions.” In addition to discussing how he learned a new way of speaking, he also tells Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist which spirit animal he channels for this character.