James Spader
Harry Lennix (left) and James Spader on the war-room set in New York. The mood can be intense, matching the tone of the show. Says Megan Boone: "What you see is what you get. We all work really hard to get it right, and it's a very complicated plot. We have discussions constantly." Adds Diego Klattenhoff: "We have a smart audience and a smart show, and part of our job is to make sure everyone at home gets all the details. You see how much things change — lines get dropped and reworked a bit. It keeps us on our toes."