In anexclusive interview with The List, he shared why.

He also made a point of studying how the real Don Crowder looked and behaved.

“I looked for audio and video of Don,” he said.

Raúl Esparza attending event

That was fun."

“I liked Don’s bravado.

I liked the humor in the piece.

Raúl Esparza smiling

I liked the sickness of the piece, too,” he said.

Raúl Esparza wearing a plaid jacket