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Q&A With ‘Once Upon a Time’ Showrunners Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (Spoilers)
As we head into spring, TV shows on the bubble start to cross their fingers and get superstitious in hopes of renewal. One of the shows still yet to hear their verdict is Once Upon a Time. Created by Lost alums, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (the writing duo who penned Tron Legacy), the modern-day dark twist on fairy tales started out strong, attracting nearly 13 million total viewers but has slumped to the 8.6-10.7 million range in the last 10 episodes. We shall see if it’s enough to earn a second season, but in the meantime, Kitsis and Horowitz continue to push forward as planned and keep audiences guessing as the show progressively gets darker and darker.
How has Once Upon a Time evolved? Has it gone the way you always envisioned or become something you didn’t originally think it would?
Edward Kitsis: Our dream was to tell certain stories like, why Grumpy became grumpy. Why does the Evil Queen hate Snow White? Tonight it’s why the Mad Hatter is mad. What’s great is through those shows you get to know everyone. We get to know Robert Carlyle. We get to know Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, and Lana Parrilla and all the actors. They elevate the material. You start to writing to the things that they elevate. Then they elevate that. What happens is this unique kind of weaving and it takes a life of its own.
Adam Horowitz: A television show is an organic process. It’s made from an entirely talented group of people from the actors to the crew. We’ve been so blessed with everyone that’s involved. Because of that, what happens is you have your plans for things you want to do, but you also allow for the organic nature of the show to develop into what it kind of wants to be, you just try to stay true to what your vision for where you want to take the show but at the same time, allow for all the talented people you’ve got working for you (actors, set designers, costumes etc.) to bring amazing things.
Is there something special about babies or the children on the show?
EK: The rule that was set up was that everyone from the enchanted forest or that land can’t leave Storybrooke. Obviously the only two people are Henry and Emma and then there’s this new guy that came into town, whoever he is.
AH: It was never meant to be a force field that you bounce off of. It’s more along the lines of something that keeps you from going, or draws you back.
EK: Even in the pilot, Red said, “I should have gone to Boston.” Granny said, “I’m sorry my heart attack…” The trigger can be a family emergency. Your car can break down, it could be you giving birth.
AH: The comings and goings of the folks in Storybrooke is something we continue to explore and continues to play a part in the show.
Storybrooke appears to be this small town and often times it looks as if people are constantly meeting each other for the first time.
AH: I would say that the town isn’t as small as it first appears. We’re seeing a slice of the town, but there could always mean there’s much more there than we’re seeing at first.
EK: I spent my first nine years in town called Mankato, Minnesota, which is a small town of 50,000 people. But 50,000 people means you don’t always run into someone when you go to the grocery store or hardware store. We’re showing a small part of Storybrooke, I think and there’s always a sense of, we haven’t seen everybody yet but at the same time there’s a nice community.
Are we going to see more of Storybrooke turn against Regina slowly but surely, as more characters are added to the mix?
EK: One of the interesting things Emma does is get people to stand up to bullies, whether it’s Regina or injustices.
AH: What we’ve already seen is people are giving her a harder time than she ever had in the 28 years of the curse prior to Emma’s arrival. There’s no reason to think that won’t continue.
Having already seen Emile de Ravin (Lost) as Belle, Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) as The Mirror, Emma Caufield (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer) as the Blind Witch, and Amy Acker (Angel) as Astrid all guest-star on the show, what guest-stars can we expect in remainder of the first season?
EK: Tonight we have Sebastian Stan as the Mad Hatter in episode 117 “Hat Trick,” who is fantastic; we have Roger Daltry voicing the hookah-smoking caterpillar.
AH: We have some fun people we’re really thrilled to join the cast and Barbara Hershey (Black Swan) playing Regina’s mother in episode 118, “The Stable Boy” is something we’re very excited about.
Editor’s Note: “The Stable Boy” is where the audience will see where a lot of the pain The Evil Queen has comes from and answers that pivotal question Kitsis posed, why does she hate Snow White so much.
What can you tell us about The Mysterious Stranger / August Wayne Booth?
EK: The next three episodes (counting last week’s episode 116 “Heart of Darkness”) will drop more hints as to why he’s here.
AH: Before the finale you’ll know who he is and why (he’s in Storybrooke).
Are we going to see more of Rumplestilskin’s son?
EK: Yes. And you will understand what happened between them. I would say there is great stuff with Robert and the son, as to where it is–I would say not this season–perhaps.
AH: Or we might this season–perhaps. The character of Baelfire, Rumple’s son, does come back later this season, whether it’s in Storybrooke or in fairy tale land, how that plays out, we want to be a surprise.
EK: In other words, we want you to keep watching. [Laughs]
Other things revealed in the recent Wondercon panel [Warning for Spoilers]:
• With no word on renewal, both remain hopeful but do have an idea of how the story will end. They’ve given themselves the flexibility and freedom to manage that ending given their cloudy future, but don’t want to commit to something specific in the event that they change their minds as the series evolves.
• Disney has been supportive of the show and how Kitsis and Horowitz are using characters and references in the Disney lore such as Belle and the Fantasia apprentice hat. Despite killing off a fairy godmother and one of the seven dwarfs raised some eyebrows, they have not been told anything is off limits.
• The Huntsman will be back in the finale.
• A few of the people we’ve yet to meet in the aforementioned “small town” of Storybrooke are Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Mulan, and Rapunzel.
• Don’t expect Winnie the Pooh or Pluto showing up in Storybrooke anytime soon.
• Dr. Whale’s alter ego in fairy tale land is… a mystery you’ll have to find out if future seasons are ordered.
• Love, more accurately, the search for love is a predominant theme with all the characters.
• Lost showrunner Damon gave them the idea of the egg-hatching dwarves when he suggested that could be the reason why we never see a female dwarf.
• Look for Lost easter eggs, especially up in the sky in a future episode.
• Gay and/or gender-switched versions of characters is something Kitsis and Horowitz would be open to telling in the future, in wanting to tell stories that are reflective and representative of everyone.
• Comics or graphic novels tie-ins are not in the current plans, but is something they’d like to explore in the future. Hmmm. This was an odd tidbit; as if comparisons with Bill Willingham’s Fables (published by DC’s Vertigo imprint) weren’t bad enough, A Once Upon a Time comic would obviously be published at Marvel (owned by Disney) if they were to materialize.
Make sure you come back to BuzzFocus later today as we’ll have an exclusive interview with the man behind the music on Once Upon a Time, accomplished film composer Mark Isham. Catch new episodes of Once Upon a Time Sundays at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.
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Video: Actress Ginnifer Goodwin Talks About Her Love of Disney Parks, Disney Princesses
CITAZIONEWhen actress Ginnifer Goodwin recently stopped by Magic Kingdom Park to tape a special feature for the upcoming “Cinderella Blu-Ray Diamond Edition” DVD release, she took time out of her schedule to talk to the Disney Parks Blog.
In the clip below, Ginnifer, who plays Snow White on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” talks about how Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” inspired her love of Disney Parks and Disney Princesses!
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Once Upon a Time Scoop: Who Is the Stranger, Really?
by Natalie Abrams
The mystery of who the Stranger is will soon be revealed on Once Upon a Time!
August W. Booth (Eion Bailey), a writer only initially known as "the Stranger," made his way to Storybrooke earlier this season. His very presence is significant since the curse prevents people in the town from leaving, and apparently Emma (Jennifer Morrison) was the only outsider to come there before him.
His arrival — especially after he added pages to Henry's fairy tale book — has sparked many debates as to who he actually is. Theories range from suggesting that he's Rumplestiltskin's son or perhaps Henry's father to even his being an older version of Henry, which would be awkward since the Stranger is seemingly attracted to Emma, Henry's mom. To get the scoop on who the Stranger is, TVGuide.com turned to writer and consulting producer Jane Espenson, who penned this upcoming Sunday's episode "The Return" (8/7c, ABC) and also offers up some juicy teases for the Season 1 finale.
There are many theories out there about the Stranger. Our best guess is that he's Pinocchio, based on the lemurs in Nepal clue — which proved he was a liar — and the sudden lockup of his (possibly wooden) leg. What can you say about the clues? Were they too obvious or are we assuming too much?
Jane Espenson: Those are definitely clues, but are they clues that we put in there so that you would later go, "Oh my God, it was Pinocchio!" or are those clues we put in there to make you think he's Pinocchio when in fact, we're planning an elaborate mislead. It's very hard to say at this moment. I've seen the theory that he's Maleficent (Kristin Bauer), which is fascinating! There's more than one way to [give a] clue.
You're going to see Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) have his own theory about who he is, which raises questions of its own. If he were Rumplestiltskin's son, wouldn't the son recognize him, for example? But wait! Memories are gone! It gets very complicated. It's a complicated mystery and we're going to go a good way's down the path towards solving it this Sunday.
Are there clues that you guys planted that fans have missed?
Espenson: I don't think so, but sometimes people see clues that we didn't intend. There's a very interesting one that you see very early on in "The Return" episode. Look to see what August's paperweight is. Keep an eye out for that.
Could he have been the young boy who found her by the side of the road?
Espenson: That's a very interesting question. We know from the newspaper headline that a 7-year-old found her on the side of the road. The age seems to work out; It could've been him, but we've got more than one character who's about the right age for that to have been him.
What can you tell us about this Sunday's episode?
Espenson: The main drive is Rumplestiltskin trying to figure out who August is. At the same time, we're seeing events of him in fairy tale land with his son, where the son doesn't really approve of how his father is changing and is trying to make him take a different path. The cool thing is that really both of these memories exist at the same time in Mr. Gold's head; he knows that he is pursuing August and he knows he is remembering his son because, unlike many of our characters, he actually remembers his previous life in fairy tale land. You're actually going to see Mr. Gold go to Archie (Raphael Sbarge) the therapist, because he's going to be quite shaken by what he's learning. It's going to shake him up a bit.
A recent promo for upcoming episodes showed the town rallying against Regina (Lana Parrilla), who was tied to a tree, and it looked like her head was going to be taken off with a sword. What can you tell us about Storybrooke's drive to figure out who they are and finally get out from under Regina's reign?
Espenson: If this town ever figures out who they are, Regina is in trouble, and that's exactly what you saw there, is the sort of trouble that might be in Regina's future. As we head towards these last few episodes, the dominoes are going to start falling. This season finale is one of the best hours of TV I've ever seen. It blows the doors off. Garments of people's clothing are going to fly off from the sheer force of their delight and surprise at what's going to be revealed in the season finale. Nothing is held back. The next couple episodes are going to be carefully laying some groundwork for a big, big metaphorical explosion at the end of the year.
How will August help the town in that regard?
Espenson: Whoever August is, he came from outside, which is fascinating, and he's come with information. We saw him messing with Henry's book. It sure looked to me like he was adding pages to Henry's book, so I would look to Henry's book for the way that he helps the town.
What about the giant green wormhole that we also saw in an earlier version of that same promo? Where does that lead?
Espenson: Generally, portals on our show lead between lands. They lead between fairy tale land and our land, or between, as we saw, fairy tale land and Wonderland. There were a lot of doors down there, so it looks like there's a lot of different lands you can get to.
An open letter to Once Upon a Time: Let Snow and Charming be together already!
Now that we know Kathryn (Anastasia Griffith) is actually alive, how will that play out since Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin) had been accused killing her, but David (Josh Dallas) didn't stand by her side?
Espenson: Returning Kathryn solves a lot of problems for David and Mary Margaret, in that Mary Margaret is not going to be subject to capital punishment, so that helps them. Your relationship is a lot better when one of you has not been executed for crimes they didn't commit. But it doesn't solve the big problem, which is that he did not stand behind her. This curse is making David make some pretty bad choices, if you ask me. They still have a lot to overcome. I would not expect them to tie it up all neatly in a single scene. I think they're going to need a couple scenes to get through this, but I would suggest that by the end of the season, as a romantic, I like to think that true love tends to win on our show.
Once Upon a Time airs Sundays at 8/7c on ABC.
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QUOTEAugust W. Booth (Eion Bailey), a writer only initially known as "the Stranger," made his way to Storybrooke earlier this season. His very presence is significant since the curse prevents people in the town from leaving, and apparently Emma (Jennifer Morrison) was the only outsider to come there before him.
Uhhh, what? Emma was the only outsider to come to Storybrooke before August? How did Henry get there? By FedEx?
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Once Upon A Time, Chapter Thirteen - I Will Find You
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PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT - “ONCE UPON A TIME” CREATORS/EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS AND “TRON: UPRISING” CONSULTING PRODUCERS EDWARD KIT
"ONCE UPON A TIME" CREATORS/EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS AND "TRON: UPRISING" CONSULTING PRODUCERS EDWARD KITSIS AND ADAM HOROWITZ TO PARTICIPATE
IN A LIVE, ON-CAMERA FACEBOOK CHAT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 AT 3:00 P.M. ET/
12 NOON PT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UPCOMING SEASON FINALE OF
ABC'S "ONCE UPON A TIME" AND PREMIERE OF DISNEY XD'S "TRON: UPRISING"
Stream Will Feature Exclusive Sneak Peek of "TRON: Uprising"
To View and Post Questions, Sign in at Any One of These Facebook Pages:
"Once Upon a Time": facebook.com/OnceABC
"TRON: Uprising": facebook.com/Tron
Disney XD: facebook.com/DisneyXD
In anticipation of the exciting Season Finale of ABC's "Once Upon a Time" and the series premiere of Disney XD's upcoming animated series, "TRON: Uprising," master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, the series creators/executive producers of "Once Upon a Time" and the consulting producers of "TRON: Uprising," will answer fan questions about the shows, LIVE and on-camera on Facebook, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 from 3:00-4:00 p.m., ET/12 noon-1:00 p.m., PT. A pre-show featuring behind-the-scenes video from "Once Upon a Time" will begin 30 minutes earlier, at 2:30 p.m., ET/11:30 a.m., PT.
The chat will be moderated by Eric Goldman, Executive Editor, IGN TV at IGN.com, who will cull questions from Facebook to pose to Eddy and Adam. To view and join in the conversation, simply sign in at facebook.com/OnceABC, facebook.com/Tron or facebook.com/DisneyXD.
The first half of the chat (3:00-3:30 p.m., ET/12 noon-12:30 p.m., PT) will be devoted to "Once Upon a Time" questions. Then, at 3:30 p.m., ET/12:30 p.m., PT, Kitsis and Horowitz will present an exclusive, three-minute sneak peek to the prelude, "TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning," followed by a half-hour "TRON: Uprising" Q&A.
"Once Upon a Time," a modern fairytale with thrilling twists and hints of darkness, presents its season finale on SUNDAY, MAY 13 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network. "Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Eion Bailey as August, Jared Gilmore as Henry Mills and Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket/Archie Hopper.
"TRON: Uprising" follows the heroic journey of a new character, a young program named Beck, who becomes the unlikely leader of a revolution inside the computer world of The Grid. The series, produced in CG animation with a 2D aesthetic, is set in the era of "TRON" between the stories in the 1982 feature film and Walt Disney Studios' "TRON: Legacy." Disney Channel will present "TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning," a 30-minute uninterrupted prelude to the series on FRIDAY,
MAY 18 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET/PT). The special will encore uninterrupted on Disney XD on MONDAY, MAY 21 (7:00-7:30 p.m., ET/PT), followed by the series launch on THURSDAY, JUNE 7 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.
"TRON: Uprising" stars Elijah Wood as Beck, Bruce Boxleitner as Tron, Mandy Moore as Mara, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Paige, Nate Corddry as Zed, Lance Henriksen as General Tesler, Reginald VelJohnson as Able, Paul Reubens as Pavel and Tricia Helfer as the voice of The Grid.
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‘Facebook Live Chat with producers Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz’
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Chapter Fourteen - Rotten to the Core
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A Feminine Touch on TV
The 2011-2012 television season is coming to a close and there were some clear winners this year, and definitely there was a slaughter when it cames to the shows that have been cancelled. It seems like this television season there were an extremely high amount of casualties, with more programs still on the chopping block with decisions still hanging in the balance. In the meantime, those shows that had a powerful and successful season can relish in their pick up, because they really stood out a head above the rest. Three new shows that have really been fan favorites and have stood out among the pack are New Girl, Don't Trust The B---- in Apartment 23, and Once Upon a Time. Each has a different special element that has made its mark on this television season and has resonated with viewers including strong female forces to be reckoned with.
The Zooey Deschanel-helmed New Girl has provided a voice for the quirky and the offbeat, and dare I say it, the "adorkable." Zooey's character Jess has not only coined a new term, but struck a chord with viewers because of her hilarious (and often misguided) attempts at dating and views on relationships, her off-kilter relationship with her three male roommates, as well as her relationship with her ultra-attractive model friend Cece. Nothing is ever average or straightforward when it comes to Jess, which is partly why many New Girl fans have designated Jess as their spirit animal. Never one to walk the straight and narrow, Jess doesn't miss a hilarious moment to show just what makes her geek chic!
Krysten Ritter's no nonsense, unapologetic character Chloe on the hit new show Don't Trust The B---- in Apartment 23 has made her mark on the television world and we can't imagine how we ever lived without her. Chloe always has a trick or scheme up her sleeve that is outside of the box which flaunts her master manipulation skills. Chloe is not one to back down from a fight, especially because she's probably started it herself, or from a challenge. Chloe is that popular girl you know that you can't help but want to be best friends with, and at the very same time, you have a continuous itch to slap her. Ritter can tread that fine line of bitchiness like no one else and she knows how to deliver a line effortlessly with ease and precision. She also keeps Chloe an on going enigma by keeping fans on their toes showing that even a Queen B can be dethroned every once in a while.
Once Upon a Time has made its mark in 2011-2012 by shaking up the idea of what fairy tales mean. The three female leads, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla and Ginnifer Goodwin have each transfixed viewers and made Sunday night programming must see TV. Brash, brazen, and fearless, Once Upon a Time and its core leading ladies make an hour of television seem like five minutes with the show's fast paced storylines and uniquely twisted duality of storybook tales and reality collide. Parrilla's Regina/Evil Queen pulls you into her conniving embraces that often leaves viewers in an uneven state of not knowing whether she's pure evil and to loathe her or if she is still redeemable and is just a victim of circumstance. Goodwin's Mary Margaret/Snow White is a fighter who believes in humanity and the good in everyone, even though at times it looks like all hope may be lost. Morrison's Emma Swan as the gun packing sheriff of Storybrook not only stands up for what is right and protects not just the town people, but for the people that she loves.
Female domination took hold of the 2011-2012 and shook it to its foundation. Strong female figures didn't just dip their toes in the waters of television; they made a massive cannon ball. Breaking down barriers, stereotypes, and gender roles, women made a striking impact on this year's television season, and for the 2012-2013, I foresee it's no going back!
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Magic Deals & Falling Skies: Once Upon A Fan Chat With Jessy Schram
Jessy Schram has got to be one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood right now with roles in 3 separate television projects. She is currently on our screens as Karen Nadler in the second season of TNT's 'Falling Skies' and is about to start production on ABC's new drama 'Last Resort'. Oh course, Oncers know her best as Cinderella/Ashley in 'Once Upon A Time'.
We caught up with Jessy and put a few questions to her about her time on the show and what's next for Cinders, as well as finding out more about her new project
Can you tell us about your early career and what led you into the acting profession?
When I was about 10 or 11 I started in the "business" of acting. I've always loved to perform. I used to sit my Great Grandpa down and for hours would sing songs from sing along song books or make commercials, SNL style, with my sister on our VHS video recorder. Movies, music and TV were always magical to me. I always told my Mom I wanted to be part of the real TV and didn't know it was something that was even possible until my best friend in grade school told me she was auditioning for "Harriet the Spy" and I went to the cattle call with her. I didn't get called back, but after that, got an agent and did a whole bunch of commercials, radio spots and modeling for the Sunday ads over the years.
My first on stage production was playing the original Kirsten in The American Girl Revue when the first American Girl Building opened up on Michigan Ave. It was my after school job. I've been blessed to have been able to grow up and learn on set how production happens, but also learn at a young age that living the life of an actress is fun, but it's also a commitment and hard work.
We all grew up with the character of Cinderella so deeply ingrained in popular culture. Was portraying such an iconic character nerve wracking for you? Did you feel a lot of pressure to make everything perfect?
There is definitely a sense of not wanting to screw it up! By landing the role you're then given the responsibility and opportunity to deliver a character, and in this case especially, one which you and everyone else has an image of! There were moments where I was filled with anxiety and about not doing it "right". But at the same time, there's no such thing as perfect and that's Cinderella. Eddie and Adam kept saying that the characters' stories are about the in-betweens that makes them the way they are.
I looked up a few different versions (I grew up on the Disney version) after we started filming, which was so interesting. I gathered all the different portrayals and threw them to the side. Cinderella is kind and gentle but no push over. I wanted to try and take her background and nature and react to the script in a way a person in her situation would. She's been broken down, by herself and alone. She's independent and strong. She's young, which makes her a bit naive but still graceful and of good heart.
Since we don't have magic wands in real life, how long did it actually take to transform you into your fabulous 'ready for the ball' look?
The first reveal in the blue dress was 20 minutes! We were running out of time before the sun came up and the hair and makeup team literally were bustling about my head. I ran on set and on came the dress and "action". The other days were about a good hour, hour and a half!
Why do you suppose that Cinderella signed Rumplestiltskin's contract without so much as skimming it, let alone reading the fine print.... Do you chalk that up to desperation or simple naive innocence?
The desperation, the desire, the dream and hopefulness of changing her circumstances for a better life. She was in a space where her love wasn't reciprocated; she was taken advantage of and seen as nothing. If you say there's a way out, that’s all she needs to know.
Would you like to do a background story revolving around the step mother and sisters? If so, how would you like them portrayed, vile or misunderstood?
Oh that's a great question. It would be neat to see them. I think when you discover the events of how someone became vile - you understand them, which makes them misunderstood. It would be neat to see the way Eddie and Adam portray them.
Now that Sean and Ashley have become engaged, do you think we'll see them finally get their happy ending
I think they're further along on "the happy ending" road than the others, but it's Storybrooke. There is still a curse and they're still so young!
Do you have any funny stories or mishaps from filming that you can share with us?
I saw the blooper real for the DVD a little bit ago and couldn't stop laughing. There are some cute things in there. During the shoot, there are so many things that can go wrong or make you wobble. There was a carriage that came to pick up Cinderella just as Rumple had twitched his wand that never made it to the screen. Of course I get to excitedly run over to the carriage to go to the ball which was a task in that dress. Robert Carlyle kept laughing because without fail, every first couple of steps, I'd trip. It was rags to riches within moments. Tripping will happen.
Does working with a lot of green screen technology present any particular challenges to your acting?
Well, you never really know what you're looking at. People behind the monitors can see what you're doing and where everything is, but for the most part you can walk through a wall and wonder why they yelled cut.
Fans can also catch you in ‘Falling Skies’, which is back for it’s second season. Tell us about the role of Karen and your time on the show?
The second season of Falling Skies is on the move. It's expanded so much from being just about "what are these things and how are we going to survive?"You'll see an intense amount of the skitters- a lot of hand to hand combat. This season everyone has grown and transformed a lot. Every character has taken on a different skin from the events that have occurred over time and it's neat to see the relationships grow.
With that being said, my character Karen has a spine/harness from the aliens. She's under their control in direct contact with the "Overlord" who is high on the chain of command, working as their messenger. She does return to the 2nd Mass and then the question arises of whether or not they can trust her, just like as those questions would arise if any other character had been in direct contact with the aliens.
Do you have any other projects we should look out for in the future? We hear you will be a regular on Last Resort this fall?
Yes! Last Resort on ABC this fall! It's a captivating new show. It has a large ensemble cast that pulls together elements of politics, family, survival, trust, power and more in a setting of trying to avoid mass destruction and reunite with life. A US nuclear sub has defied orders due to their own reasons and in return has taken over an island declaring themselves their own nation until safety and truth is given.
I play Christine Kendal, wife of XO Sam Kendal, played by Scott Speedman. There's a lot to play with in this show and a lot of heart to be given. We start production next month and I can guarantee that it will be worth tuning in every week.
You appeared in a 2007 episode of House, back when Jennifer Morrison was still on the show. Do you have any memories of working together from that time?
The first day I was on "Once" we caught up on the different things we remembered from the Gypsy hospital bed days. With the amount of episodes she did for the show, it’s amazing she even remembered!
Fans have been saying that you didn't get nearly enough screen time in Season One....will we be seeing more of you in Season Two?
That's all up to the story lines and writers.
What hobbies do you pursue outside of acting?
I love live music and I love to dance. In the last year I haven't been able to attend nearly enough shows, but it's my heart for sure. I sketch, play minimal amounts of guitar, hike, beach walk, I've been cup drumming…. I like to be random and explore. Lately, any hobby I've been active in is something that can be accessible on a plane.
What one piece of advice would you give to fans who aspire to enter the acting profession?
Know that everything happens for a reason and it's what you do with what you learn that is key. The acting profession isn't all magic, so keep your chin up, have drive and patience, know yourself and let things and yourself change.
Did you envision the massive fandom that has developed around Once Upon a Time so quickly?
With Once Upon a Time I became a super fan right off the bat so I'm not surprised at the amount of people who love and follow it. But I must say that I am always overwhelmed and impressed by all of the extra support--- the websites, pictures, montages and tweeting that goes on!
Finally, what would you like to say to all the fans who are reading this article?
Thank you so much for all your support! The fans make "Once" so special to be a part of. And on a side note; it's a good idea to read the fine print.
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Thanks for the interview aurore! Nice to know there's gonna be a blooper reel I love watching those! Just rewatched the House episode with Jessy Schram last week and was like "Hey, that's Cinderella!" And btw, does anyone else think that Jessy Schram and Katie Walder look very alike? . -
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Disney twenty-three Web Extra: Once Upon A Time Cast Members Share Their Love of Disney
08.14.12– D23 recently chatted with some of the stars of the ABC hit Once Upon A Time about their own personal histories with Disney.
What is your first Disney memory?
Raphael Sbarge: There are so many. I remember Fantasia as being one of the first movies I ever saw and being both frightened and not being able to take my eyes off it as a kid. There’s something dark and twisted and so fabulous about it. I remember Snow White. And, of course, Pinocchio.
Jennifer Morrison: I’ve been going to Walt Disney World since I was probably in my mother’s womb. We used to go three times a year. We would drive from Chicago. Pack up the car and cooler and make the 21-hour drive. We have been on every backstage tour, every making-of, every behind-the-scenes tour. We had a system down so we didn’t have to wait in line. This was pre-FastPass. Everything has changed with FastPass. We definitely were a full-force Disney family.
Do you have a favorite Disney movie?
Lana Parrilla: I have two, actually. Dumbo, which I love. That was my favorite Disney movie to watch with my dad. The other is The Little Mermaid. I think every little girl wants to be a mermaid. I would definitely swim out to sea and pray to the mermaid gods to turn me into a mermaid. The Little Mermaid was a favorite. I think initially I adored Ariel. As I got older, I found Ursula fascinating to watch. Her body language and the bigness in character. She’s not only big in size but in voice and in movement. I loved it. She also has some effect on a subconscious level in the development of the Evil Queen. Little nuances here and there, like in those fun scenes with Hansel and Gretel, there are scenes where I can play Ursula.
Josh Dallas: My favorite Disney movie changes all the time. But, I always go back to Pinocchio. I think because it’s my first Disney memory.
Jennifer Morrison: As a little girl I really loved The Little Mermaid. When that came out, there was nothing else like it. I probably watched that movie 1,000 times. I know the words to every song. As I grew older, it’s a tie between The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. They are so cinematic with great storytelling.
Do you have a favorite Disney character?
Jennifer Morrison: For me, it was always a strong tie between Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland. Looking back, I think there were subconscious reasons. From the Cinderella perspective, I was a very misunderstood kid. I was a little slow to develop socially. I did well academically but my social skills kicked in later in life. I was an outsider, so I identified with her sense of being an outsider. With Alice, since I was five years old I knew I wanted to be an actor and was fascinated with the world and playing all these different characters. I identified with her going down the rabbit hole. That’s what my life has become, going on different adventures—different films and television shows that I get to be a part of.
Lana Parrilla: Ursula has been my number one. I just love her. She’s a load of fun. To me she just steals that show!
What’s your favorite Disney park attraction?
Josh Dallas: If I had a favorite ride, it’s a tossup between Space Mountain and Indiana Jones. Space Mountain… Because it’s like flying through a sky in your dreams. The Indiana Jones movies were so seminal to me growing up. I loved them! And wanted to be Indiana Jones. So that ride allowed me to be Jones for a few minutes.
Raphael Sbarge: Splash Mountain. I guess it’s the drop. That sense of, for a moment, you don’t know if you’re going to make it. And then you splash. The fear, the adrenaline, and then the relief. My kids seem to love Toy Story Mania. In California Adventure, it’s World of Color. That blew my mind, how spectacularly sophisticated that was. It was really amazing how artful and beautiful and magical it was.
Jennifer Morrison: I always liked Pirates of the Caribbean. I don’t know why I was so fascinated by it. And in general I love Epcot. I had a fascination for the world and travel, so I got to have a taste of all these places. I actually learned how to use chopsticks in the Japan pavilion at Epcot. I did always enjoy Epcot.
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