Theyre a little older, a little wiser.
We didnt want to feel beholden to continuing the narrative of the first season.
Shes told Stan, you might go kick rocks.
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I dont need you.
Because more often than not, thats what youre experiencing in real life.
That was part of it.
We saw the first black mayor elected, David Dinkins.
It just made sense to us to put the story there.
I think that this season the stakes are higher.
If were looking at the reality of the time, the LGBT community was being eviscerated.
Its just we dont have the time to sit back and wait.
And so theres a real sense of urgency this season, really for all of the characters.
You see that in Blancas [Mj Rodriguez] narrative as well.
What can you say about Pray Tells arc?
He seems much more driven to activism.Sure.
I think Pray Tell is someone who has been thrust into the role of godfather and caretaker.
He is the voice for the community.
Hes constantly up on that stage narrating everything that happened.
I think that he, in many ways, steps into himself this season.
I think that theres obviously power in knowing that you have a voice and knowing how to use it.
Similar to Blanca, and specifically in this space of having a love life.
Pray Tell obviously lost Costas [Johnny Sibilly] last season.
We find out that Keenan [Blake Morris] has also passed away.
Theres obviously that fear that this monster is slowly making its way to you.
Can you tease that a bit?They have a relationship that starts off friendly and very quickly shifts.
She isnt familiar with dealing with individuals who are equally vocal and willing to challenge her.
So, their relationship becomes pretty contentious very quickly, but in all the best ways.
Equally contentious is Elektras [Dominique Jackson] relationship with pretty much everyone.
She is clearly keeping a secret about her income.
What can you say about that?Elektra is a woman on the go.
Shes always, as Cardi B would say, making money moves.
I think for Elektra, I think she started plotting her exit strategy the minute that she moved in.
Thats how I see her.
She found not a way, excuse me Elektra found a profession.
Can we call it a profession?
I would call it a trade.Its a trade.
Oh, thats good.
Angel attempts modeling but is exploited by the first photographer she works with.
So, we will absolutely see the challenges, but also the victories to that career choice.
There will definitely be moments where, specifically through Angel, where shell be reflecting.
The reality that she had a relationship with Stan was significant.
I think like any human being those relationships that leave indelible marks, and sometimes scars.
Yeah, there are moments throughout the season where shell address that relationship.
Specifically, moving past the honeymoon period when youre in your early 20s.
How would you tease the rest of the season for viewers?This season feels epic.
I think that the audience is going to be like, Whoa.
And then for others, we start to see life unravel in really significant ways.
