Along with that, he sent me the pilot episode and the script for episode 2.
How much of the arc for the role did Andy lay out for you in your discussions?
He kind of laid it out in a skeletal way.
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He walked me through her ambitions, her credentials to run for mayor.
What did you think of Eve’s motivations?
She sells out many people, including Jake and Felicity, all in the name of becoming mayor.
I like what Charles Parnell’s character Cyrus says.
He says, “You don’t want to be mayor, you want to be ex-mayor.”
[Laughs] And I think that’s key to her.
Yeah, there’s a trade-off, there’s certainly some sacrifices that she makes along the way.
It’s just where her morals get messy along the way.
And that’s usually a male character.
What was it like for you to sink your teeth into these juicy speeches and this great writing?
Because I usually do play characters who are much more soft spoken or a look says a thousand words.
And there was such beautiful writing in the monologues.
I was thoroughly impressed with their writing of this rhythmic, beautiful, Southern language.
I never bumped or stumbled on any words or any moments.
Who wants to run lines with me?
Fun is a word that I keep using but I really mean that.
What was it like filming that?
It was pretty awesome.
The set alone was just so ominous and climactic.
I thought that was a really creative way to do that scene and really brave.
But then you get in the car and boom!
What was your reaction to learning how it would for Eve?
Everything Andy came up was exciting to play, and it was full of challenges every time.
That’s nice when you have those creative moments.
We like these characters.
We like you, we like this crew, we love Albuquerque.
I want there to be more seasons of it!"
So I kept saying, “Are you sure?
Are you sure she gets killed off?”
So it was bittersweet.
In the end, after everything, how did you view Eve?
Or just a motivated human?
I don’t think she’s the villain.
