Damian Lewis has signed a seven season contract with Homeland, but insists the writers “can kill me whenever they want.” Will Brody last seven more seasons?

With Homeland moving from strength to strength, with numerous nominations and wins at recent major television honours awards, it is with great pleasure that fans have been rewarded with the news of Damian Lewis’ long-term commitment to Homeland.

Reports in the summer suggested Lewis had signed a five-year contract with Homeland‘s producers, but Lewis has recently clarified that the contract is actually for seven seasons. Homeland‘s writers are currently penning the third season before shooting begins in May 2013. However, Lewis reminds the fans that the writers “can kill me whenever they want.”

Regardless of whether Brody will be killed off in the third season, Lewis is appreciative of Homeland‘s recent successes, saying, “I’m very happy. It’s very flattering that people are watching it and liking the show as much as they are and especially to get recognized by your peer group.”

Lewis has had a stellar career thus far, with Steven Spielberg playing a pivotal role after spotting Lewis’ acting talents in Jonathan Kent’s production of Hamlet who subsequently cast Lewis as Richard Winters in the HBO/BBC World War II miniseries Band of Brothers.

Earlier this year, Lewis was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, specifically the Best Actor in a Television in a Drama Series, narrowing losing out to Kelsey Grammer. However, Lewis did win an Emmy in September 2012, recognising his performance as Nicholas Brody for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award. Lewis beat the likes of Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Jon Hamm (Mad Men) and Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey).

Lewis has recently been nominated for Best Performance in a Television Series (Drama) at the forthcoming Golden Globes 2013 to be held on January 13 2013. Lewis is held in high regard by his peers and critics and this is an incredible personal achievement for a man who was once a telemarketer who sold car alarms.