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Post by Alex Matthews on Feb 11, 2018 5:52:11 GMT -6
Airdate: February 10th, 2018 Guest Stars: Denis Leary, David Ramsey, Nolan North, Ian Bohen, Susan Walters, Tom Maden, Nick Robinson, and Morena Baccarin. With Neve Campbell. The VPN Official Description: THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS... - With the note found in Shane's desk by Maya ( Morgan), the " Tribune" team begin their investigation into Shane's death in earnest. Lucy ( Phipps) is surprised when her mother Jessica ( guest star Neve Campbell) reappears in town. Tracy ( Mendes) and Eve ( Hyland) find themselves living together and starting fresh on their former friendship. Annie ( Weil) questions her decision to move herself and Jake ( Christian) to Winchester Bay. Maya and Pete ( Drameh) face down Sheriff Hill as he also delves deeper into the circumstances behind recent events. Dylan Minnette also stars. Maddie Hasson does not appear in this episode. Link: Winchester 1x04: Time To Move OnWritten By: Matthew James and Alex Matthews Edited By: Alex Matthews
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Post by Alex Matthews on Feb 3, 2018 14:36:47 GMT -6
Airdate: February 3rd, 2018 Guest Stars: Denis Leary, David Ramsey, Nolan North, Susan Walters, Clark Gregg, Tom Maden, Ian Bohen, Nick Robinson, and Morena Baccarin The VPN Official Description: WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY - The town of Winchester Bay comes together to mourn the loss of Shane Wise and support his family at his funeral. Jake ( Christian) and Melissa ( Hasson) get better acquainted, while Tracy ( Mendes) deals with her own personal baggage at seeing them together. Charlie ( Minette) and Lucy ( Phipps) commiserate over the absence of a mother in each of their lives, while an emotional Eve ( Hyland) offers Pete ( Drameh) an olive branch. Annie ( Weil) meets History teacher Josh Ryan. Maya ( Morgan) discovers a clue that could finally help the Tribune team get a handle on why Shane died. Link: Winchester 1x03: The FuneralWritten By: Matthew James and Alex Matthews Edited By: Alex Matthews
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Post by Alex Matthews on Feb 3, 2018 14:31:28 GMT -6
A new update for incoming episode 3!
- TheVPN has released an official synopsis of the episode:
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 26, 2018 15:40:59 GMT -6
VSGUIDE EXCLUSIVE CASTING NEWS: 'SCREAM' STAR NEVE CAMPBELL CAST IN GUEST ROLE! Meet the former Mrs. Sheriff Hill!! That's right, Neve Campbell (the 'Scream' movie franchise, 'House of Cards') will be appearing in Episodes 4 and 5 in a major guest role as Jennifer Hill, mother to Lucy Hill (played by starring cast member Grace Phipps) and ex-wife of Sheriff Conrad Hill (played by recurring guest star Denis Leary).
Executive Producer Alex Matthews sat down with VSGuide to explain a little about the character: "Originally, I really wanted the Hills to be the typical 'nuclear family' of stereotypical small-town Americana, but as we were breaking down and plotting out episodes, things just didn't organically move in that direction." But that doesn't mean the idea of introducing Lucy's mother was pushed to the way-side. "It was something me and Matthew went over several times, really trying to figure out who this woman was and why she wasn't around during the events of the season arc. We're both very happy with the end result."
But what lead to Neve being cast? "We were throwing various actress names about, figuring out who could be a good fit for it, and when I suggested Neve, Matthew loved it. He really liked the idea of the woman behind Sidney Prescott, an iconic teen of the late 90s, now being a mom for a new generation caught in their own murder mystery."
So, what kind of woman is Jessica Hill? "She's a career-minded woman, working in big business up in Seattle, but when Conrad calls on her, she realises that her family needs her. She may have divorced Conrad, but she still cares for him deeply, and she knows he wouldn't call her down for no reason. She's grateful for the opportunity to make up not being there for Lucy when it mattered."
Neve will appear in Episode 1x04: "Time to Move On", and Episode 5: "All We Got".
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 21, 2018 12:17:40 GMT -6
REVIEW: "The Beginning In The End" This show has a lot of really great potential, and I think this first episode was a huge indicator of just how much potential it really has going forward. You gave us a taste of the world, of these characters, of certain dynamics (both in how they are now, and how things might progress), and bundled it all up in a pretty exciting murder-mystery twist at episode's end that makes me excited to tune in and follow along each week. Hey Jack, glad to have you popping in and leaving your thoughts! Glad you seem to take to it so well! Hmm, I can see where you're coming from on this. Like you say, he has this 'mysterious past', and it means he's got a lot of baggage. He's not afraid to take a stand after what he's seen, but yeah, maybe the suspension wasn't the best idea. That being said, Ep 2 and 3 does have some points in it that will hopefully show you he 'earns' his position. I personally love writing strong female leads, something I know you're pretty good with as well, Mr. Malone Tracy is a counterpoint to Maya in some ways, and hopefully Jake will show that he's got something from the two sides they represent. Ep 2 has some flashbacks that detail more about how Maya and Tracy first came to work together on the Tribune, so you should enjoy more of what you've liked here. Loving the Charlie-love! He's definitely a character whose been shrouded in darkness for so long, he's almost forgotten what hope can look like, and Jake's recognition of that is hopefully the beginning of a new friendship for the both of them. I'm glad you're enjoying this, and to be honest, one of the things I've loved about joining "Winchester" and working with Matthew is putting what I've learned about procedural stuff from "M:SCU" to use in a completely different context! We never wanted it to be a simple idea of "here's the crime, here's the bad guys, now solve it like Scooby-Doo!", so adding all those layers, getting each and every character involved somehow, and the occasional red herring and misdirect added is a lot of fun! The whole Pete/Jake dynamic was an early established idea that was also a throwback to the original series and the Blake/Pete conflict. But, like with what Brian said, I can see and understand where you're coming from on this. Also, regarding Pete, he is kinda written to be a trope, at least to begin with. But he does have his own journey, and we've also been fleshing out his backstory and who his parents are, to explain some of what he does and why... - Wallace is a lot of fun, and yeah, he'll be back a few times over the season... - Annie is still new to the single-parent thing, she's got her own baggage, she's dealing with a lot, just like Jake. I think you can allow her some scattiness! But yeah, her softer side comes out again in subsequent episodes. - Jake's dad is more of a specter having over Annie at the moment, but what Jake does is reinforced by his own memory of his dad. That might be something we will focus on later, though. - Shush, spoilers... It's not all kisses and rainbows with them, be warned! - Again... spoilers! - SPAG stuff falls mostly on me, I'm afraid. I catch most of them, even after six or seven readthroughs, but I just get so caught up in tweaking dialogue or descriptions, that, yeah, some get by me! Happy to have your thoughts, and a positive review is always great to read, especially with constructive criticism from the best
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 21, 2018 11:50:22 GMT -6
Very happy to see such a positive and quick response to the airing of the premiere! REVIEW: 1x01: The Beginning in the End
Winchester was a show that has been around for a long time. And while it has gone through so many changes, I am happy that you finally found the right story to tell for yourself. After reading the pilot, I am a bit mixed. Let me start with the positives. Maya and Tracy. I loved them, they brought life to the pilot and really made me interested in the storyline. They really bring you into the story and give life to the said story. Tracy digging in and trying to find out who Jake was and then how she is determined now to solve the murder of her friend. That's a great way to drive her story, give her the reigns of this murder mystery. I'm really excited to see where she goes in the future. I'm glad you took to them both so quickly, Brian. We worked long and hard to make sure everything felt organic and flowed well, especially going into this whole 'murder-mystery' angle. I will admit to having my doubts about it when Matthew first pitched the concept, but I'm a big fan of both "Riverdale" and "Veronica Mars", so they were healthy inspirations for the story. Tracy is a huge part of this storyline - she is the driving force for it at the moment, but it is something the core team all becomes vested in. How and why will all be revealed later on... Maya is a lot of fun for both of us to write. She's jaded, cynical and has plenty of layers beyond being the 'bitchy editor' she may come across as at first. Jake is ostensibly the male lead, yes, but as we were writing and plotting, we both decided this is much more an ensemble series. I hope as the season continues, you'll see and understand that he has his reasons. He's also very much the 'new guy', so he'll bring a different perspective to things, as you'll see, and as his own personal journey over the season grows and develops, hopefully, he'll meet your expectations... Thanks for the feedback, and fingers crossed a) you'll keep reading and reviewing, and b) you'll see what you hope for!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 18, 2018 9:53:34 GMT -6
To Serve and ProtectBlackridge might be in the middle of a supernatural war, but they still a Sheriff to help protect them in the meantime. Katie Cassidy is being tapped to play Julie Evans, the Sheriff of Blackridge Police Department. She is dating Chloe Adams and will be a supporting character through out Season One. She knows nothing about the darkness that lies within her town. But she will do anything it takes to stop these weird murders. She will first appear in 1x02: When the Sun Rises. OOOH!! Hell yeah!! Love everything about this announcement!!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 17, 2018 7:51:11 GMT -6
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS #4!
VSGUIDE TALKS TO FRANZ DRAMEH AND LINDSEY MORGAN! In our penultimate interview with the main core of cast for the new "Winchester" reboot, VSGuide talks to Franz Drameh ("The Flash", "Legends of Tomorrow") and Lindsey Morgan ("The 100"), who play 'Pete Jensen' and 'Maya Raymond', about their characters, and some of the storylines they'll be involved in.
VSGuide: Franz, Lindsey, thanks for joining us today! Franz Drameh: Saving the best till last, huh? Lindsey Morgan: Better late then never, I guess.
VSG: Sorry about that, it was just a scheduling thing, nothing personal! Okay, let's start with the basics - can you tell us a little about your characters? FD: Well, Pete is pretty much your typical high school jock when we first meet him. He's got a position of leadership in the school's social community, people look up to him, and it's gone to his head. Honestly, he's a bit of an ass, but I like to think it's just the beginning of his journey in the series. LM: Maya is... the word 'driven' is used to describe her early on, she's very focused on what she wants, which is to make the Tribune, the school paper, a success but it's an uphill struggle with little support from anyone else, so she's become very used to having her own way with what the paper prints.
VSG: Okay, we couldn't help but notice that your characters seem to share the names of two characters from the original 'Winchester'..? Is that deliberate? FD: From what we've been told about how the reboot developed, yeah it is. I mean, I've seen some of the older episodes, where Michael Trevino (of "Vampire Diaries") played the original take on the character, and I think it's safe to say my 'Pete', he may have a different surname, but they still have a lot of core similarities. But the journey he will take is going to be very different. LM: It's different for me, for Maya, because she's a totally new take on the character - I mean, we've explored a lot of Maya's backstory in talks between myself, Matthew and Alex, and I'm really excited to see what viewers think of her. She can be a bitch, and sometimes takes things too far in her pursuit of what needs to be done for a story. Actually, she reminds me a lot of Lois Lane, but with less of a filter engaged.
VSG: How do your characters affect the season's 'murder-mystery' arc? LM: Maya is very central to the investigation because it's the story that could save the Tribune from finally being shut down if the school board has its way. But at the same time, she's also invested in finding out what happened to her friend, and maybe assuaging her own guilt in the matter... [laughs] I think I said too much! FD: Don't give it all away! [laughs] Pete is pretty much not involved in what the others are doing, looking into Shane's death. But Shane was someone he respected, was a friend with, even if they didn't agree on everything. He wants to be there for Eve, when she's hurting, he cares about her.
VSG: What about your relationship with other characters? FD: Pete, being that stereotypical wannabe alpha male, he bullies a few of the other characters. He can't stand Charlie, barely tolerates Lucy, and he and Jake, they do not get along after their first meeting. But like I said, he does care for Eve, they have history, they used to date, and he used to be friends with both Tracy and Maya, but relationships changed and evolved, so it's not very clear where he stands with a lot of them at first. LM: [nods] Yeah, I think Maya is so focused on 'the job', that she's let the idea of friendships fall by the wayside, she had a lot to prove to herself and to all the doubters. But as the Tribune team comes together, she begins to realize what she's missing out on, and what she's given up over the years.
VSG: Are there any other non-mystery related soft spoilers you can offer us? FD: Hmm, I suppose I can tell you that Pete does have a crisis of identity over the course of the season. It's the start of his evolution from jock into something more. But it's going to be a long transition. LM: Maya's main focus in the Tribune, she's diving into it to deal with her own pain. I don't know if we'll properly explore that in much depth this season, but it's something I'm looking forward to bringing to life.
VSG: Sounds like there's a lot to take onboard when "Winchester" returns to our screens? FD: Oh yeah, it's all going on in this town! LM: There are plenty of twists and turns, and a few red herrings, so pay attention!
The premiere is coming this Saturday! 8/7c!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 15, 2018 10:05:21 GMT -6
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS #3!
VSGUIDE TALKS TO GRACE PHIPPS AND DYLAN MINETTE! We're only a few more days away from the premiere of the new-and-improved "Winchester", so VSGuide continues its ongoing series of interviews with the main cast of the coming-of-age drama. This time it was Grace Phipps ("The Vampire Diaries", "The Nine Lives of Chloe King") and Dylan Minette ("Goosebumps", "13 Reasons Why") that we had the opportunity to talk to about their characters, and some of the storylines they'll be involved in.
VSGuide: Grace, Dylan, thanks for taking the time to sit down with us! Dylan Minette: No problem. Grace Phipps: [laughs] We just finished a scene, we could do with a break!
VSG: Hard at work, huh? Good to hear it! Okay, so let's begin with something easy. Tell us a little about your characters, Lucy and Charlie. GP: I play Lucy Hill, she's Jake's cousin, and at first the only person he knows when he moves into town. She's the daughter of the local sheriff, and she's smart, very responsible. She kinda has to play the 'grown-up' in her household, because her dad is a little too focused on his job. DM: Charlie is a loner, kinda, I guess. He's actually younger then the other characters - he's supposed to be a sophomore, but he's been skipped a grade because he's that clever. He's good with computers, but he's also got an artistic streak, he loves to draw. They kinda take up a lot of his time when he's not doing schoolwork because he needs the distraction.
VSG: Okay? Sounds interesting. What about the relationship between your two characters and the others? DM: Like I said, Charlie keeps to himself, at least to begin with. But Lucy is kinda like his beacon - the one person he knows he can turn too when things get rough. She's like a big sister in some ways. GP: Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I mean, Lucy is an only child, and because she's used to mothering her own dad, she kinda does that with Charlie as well. But when Jake comes to town, she's going through a really bad time, because of what's going on, so she's glad to have a family to turn to at this time. DM: [nods] Jake does something in the first episode that kinda makes Charlie glad he's there, and with Lucy acting as a kind of bridge, they begin to form a friendship.
VSG: How do your characters affect the season's 'murder-mystery' arc? DM: Charlie's computer smarts are a part of it, to begin with. But as the season moves on, and he begins to bond with the other characters, he wants to contribute more, and that leads into a dangerous situation you'll see play towards the end of the season. GP: Lucy is kept at arm's length, to begin with, like I said, she's dealing with a lot when we first meet her, but she does get pulled into it over the arc, although I think I'm the last, right? DM: Uh, maybe. What about Franz [who plays 'Pete Jensen']? He hasn't been involved yet, has he? GP: Oh, yeah! Cool, I'm not the last! [laughs]
VSG: Your characters, they share the first names of two of the characters from the original "Winchester". Did you do any research on that first run? DM: Matthew told us a little bit about the first incarnation, yeah, but this version is almost a completely new show, at least in this first season it will be. I think the names are more of a way of paying tribute to the original series. GP: [nods] Definitely. I mean, both Alex and Matthew wanted to honour the work done in that original series, but we weren't obligated to base our interpretations on those that came before. That said, there is a plot element from the first season of the original show that comes up again during the final few episodes, which I'm really looking forward to seeing finished.
VSG: Are there any other non-mystery related soft spoilers you can offer us? DM: Hmm, hard to say. Oh, I know. There's an episode we're finishing up, "Fall Ball", and Charlie gets a date for the dance. GP: It's not Lucy, just so you know [laughs] DM: Yeah, it's an actual proper date! [laughs] GP: As for Lucy, she's going through something you'll understand a lot more once the first episode comes out. You'll have to just wait and see!
VSG: Aww, no fair! GP: Sorry! I can't give everything away! There'd be no point for you to watch, otherwise! DM: Seriously, you're gonna love it.
The premiere is just under five days away - this coming Saturday!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 12, 2018 13:46:59 GMT -6
OMG! OMG! OMG!!
I think I've just had an epiphany about who one of the characters in the first promo poster is since Talia also seems to be in it (I think??) as well as a certain name/bombshell that was dropped in the S4 finale... oh, please let me be right!! If I am, it could definitely be an excellent parallel to what you've already said the season will be looking in too...
[yes, I'm trying to be vague here, in case no-one else has thought/realizes this, so not to give anything away!]
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 12, 2018 13:41:38 GMT -6
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS CONTINUED!
VSGUIDE SITS DOWN WITH MADDIE HASSON AND SARAH HYLAND! The next in a series of VSGuide interviews with the stars of the upcoming high-school coming of age drama "Winchester" is released today! Sarah Hyland ("Modern Family", "Struck By Lightning") and Maddie Hasson ("Twisted", "The Finder") sat down to talk about their characters, and some of the storylines they'll be involved in.
VSGuide: First of all, thanks for joining us today. Maddie Hasson: Thanks for having us. Sarah Hyland: We're really happy to be here.
VSG: So, Cody and Camila already told us a little of what to expect from this season. How do your characters come into play with the season's murder-mystery storyline? SH: My character, Eve, she starts off being kind of outside of the main group of guys doing the whole 'investigating' thing, but since it's her brother that was killed, she does get pulled into it eventually. MH: Melissa is pretty much the same, yeah. She's only very tangentially involved, to begin with, in what we've filmed so far, but I'm hoping that won't always be the case.
VSG: Okay. So, tell us a little bit about your characters, Melissa Carlyle and Eve Wise. MH: Melissa is, how can I say this..? She comes from money, but at the same time, she's still your typical high school junior, trying to figure out who she is, while also trying to be what she thinks everyone else wants her to be. She's gone through a rough patch and realized some of the mistakes she's made and wants to course-correct. SH: Yeah, I'd say Eve is very similar in a way. She's just lost her brother, her family is a mess, and she's reevaluating what she wants out of life, and what her position in the hierarchy of high school means to her.
VSG: It sounds like you're both in for a tough time in this first season? SH: You could say that, yeah. [laughs] Matthew and James, they've worked really hard to show us the backstories they've developed for each character, what makes them who they are, and some of it plays into the overall arc of the season. Other parts help us with how we interpret the character in our performance. MH: Definitely. It's established within seconds of us meeting Melissa that she's a party girl, but in the same episode, you also find out what pushed her over the edge and why she's not in the premiere episode.
VSG: Backstage gossip tells us that Melissa was a late addition to the make-up of the show, is that true? MH: [nods] Yeah, I was the last to be cast, out of the main core of series regulars. From what Alex and Matthew told me, the original idea of Melissa was one of Alex's contributions to the reboot/reimagining of the series and went through several different variations before I got the script and final character breakdown in my audition. I came in for a 'Mean Girl' type character, but when I saw how much she'd changed from that first breakdown to what I had in front of me, I knew I wanted to bring her to life. CM: I kind of think of her as a mirror for my character. Before the events of the whole mystery arc, Melissa and Eve were two peas in a pod, but now these events have changed and moulded them into two very different people. They had a friendship that may not survive those changes or the events of this season.
VSG: So it sounds like you two have some kind of arc of your own? SH: Partly, yeah. It all comes back to the main mystery arc in the end, and we share some scenes in Episode 3 that really bring focus on that. MH: Especially with how Melissa may or may not relate to the whole arc [laughs] Oops, I probably shouldn't have said that! SH: [laughs] Too late now!
VSG: Are there any non-mystery related soft spoilers you can offer us? MH: [laughs] You'll see straight away that Melissa likes to have fun and be the centre of attention when she gets back to school, but not many of the core group are happy to see her back. She instantly takes a liking to Jake, he's the 'new guy', so why shouldn't she have some fun with him? SH: Eve, she's going through hell right now, but she's got people around her who care about her, like Tracy for one, and Pete [played by Franz Drameh] for another. There's a lot of history between them, and it comes into play quickly, some of it good, some of it bad.
VSG: Sounds exciting! Can't wait to see it! SH: Not long now, just over a week to go! MH: I excited and terrified to hear what people think!
Remember that the premiere will be Saturday 20th January!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 12, 2018 12:56:56 GMT -6
MSCU 2x08, 2x09 and 2x10 all outlined, already making notes and starting on rough scene outlines for 2x11... I want to get this and the final 3 episodes of the season all outlined before I start writing them fully - there are several long-play arcs coming to their resolution in these eps, and I want to make sure they all flow perfectly before they go further than an outline... Bright side: the end of the season is in SIGHT!!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 10, 2018 15:19:39 GMT -6
Warrior PRIESTESS, dear... Had to careful of copyright disclaimers..! 😁.
Actually, I owe you a debt on that episode. The original plan was for it to be set at Metropolis Fashion Week with a certain totem-wearing supermodel discovering her family history 😋 You literally revealed your own Vixen appearance just before I was about to email you about the character! But outlining that episode was a joy - there's a scene in the teaser that, if you watch "Criminal Minds" and love a certain moment between Garcia and Spencer in cosplay, will hopefully have you in stitches! 😁
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 9, 2018 12:00:42 GMT -6
New plot details revealed for episodes #2x07 and #2x08 with the release of their official synopses:
2x07 synopsis:
2x08 synopsis:
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 8, 2018 10:52:00 GMT -6
Loving the inclusion of Renee, wondering if that means the Helena/Katherine relationship might have some issues...
Also, loved that season poster, but I have no clue who some of those included are! Can't help but spot the use of the 'anarchy' symbol as well...
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 6, 2018 9:38:43 GMT -6
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! CODY CHRISTIAN AND CAMILA MENDES TALK "WINCHESTER" VSGuide sat down with the two main leads of the rebooted "Winchester", Cody Christian ("Teen Wolf", "Pretty Little Liars") and Camila Mendes ("Riverdale") to talk about their characters, the upcoming season, and what we should expect.
VSGuide: Hey guys, thanks for agreeing to this joint interview. Cody Christian: Happy to be here! Camila Mendes: Definitely. It's about time someone came to talk to us! [laughs]
VSG: So, to get started, what can you tell us about what viewers should expect from the show? CC: It's going to be a roller-coaster ride, so strap in tight! CM: [laughs] Yeah, we may be playing high-schoolers, but we get up to some crazy Veronica Mars-style s**t, for sure.
VSG: Interesting. So, "Veronica Mars" is an influence on the show's direction? CM: Yes and no. I mean, this season we have the whole murder mystery angle going on through the ten episodes, but that doesn't mean the same thing will happen if we get a second season. CC: Yeah, the producers and writers have talked a little about some of the ideas they have for later story arcs, and they're exciting, but they don't stick to the same formula. But this season is very much about the core group of characters coming together to answer questions you'll find out about in the premiere.
VSG: Okay, let's talk about your characters. Cody, you're playing Jake Farrell, and Camila, you're Tracy Vargas. How would you some up your characters for us? CC: Screwed up. [laughs] CM: 'Damaged', that's the word Matthew [James, showrunner and series creator] used when we talked about Tracy in the audition. All the characters have a lot going on in their lives when we meet them, no-one is the picture perfect version of an American high-school student in a small town. CC: Yeah, it was very important to both Matthew and Alex [Matthews, executive producer] that these kids feel very real and reflect the problems and traumas many kids these age may have already suffered in their lives.
VSG: Can you give us an example? CC: Well, not to give too many spoilers, but my character, Jake, he's suffering from a major loss of a family member that's caused his life to completely swerve off course. That's why his family has now moved to Winchester Bay. CM: I don't think any of the families of the main characters has what they call the 'normal' family, do they? I could be wrong, but if there are any, it's in the minority.
VSG: What can you tell us about the 'murder mystery' angle you talked about earlier? How does it work to bring the characters together? CC: You see straight off the bat that the death of Shane Wise has had a domino effect on not just the school, but the whole town, and our characters decide they need to find out what happened. CM: Tracy and Jake, they both work for the school paper, and it's a small team, so they learn to rely on each other as they start to uncover what it was that lead Shane to his death. It kinda feels like a game of 'Clue', as we whittle our way through the suspects, and there are times it feels like everyone is a suspect!
VSG: It sounds very similar to the first season of "Riverdale". CM: There are definite parallels, but the characters are so different, the settings so disparate, it really helps distinguish the two shows. I mean, Tracy is the antithesis of Veronica. Veronica comes from money, she's used to a certain lifestyle, she had to make a big adjustment when she moved from New York to Riverdale, but Tracy, she's much more grounded and realistic, very earthy and in some ways, jaded by what she's been through.
VSG: Okay, since Camila brought up the character she's most recently known for, Cody, let's do the same with you. How would you compare Jake with your character from "Teen Wolf", Theo Raken? CC: Well, Jake isn't a budding sociopath, that's for sure. He's just a kid getting over a major loss in his life, trying to make up for some mistakes he made in the past, standing up for the little guy, and figuring out his place at the school, and in this new town, in general.
VSG: We're all aware that this is the second iteration of "Winchester". Should we expect any callbacks to the original series? CC: Oh, there are tons! I mean, many of the character names were re-used, while a few, like Jake, are new characters inspired by an original series character. CM: Tracy's name was originally still 'Ford', but when I got the role, they decided to give it a more Brazilian twist to reflect my own background, which I thought was a great idea.
VSG: Very cool! I'm sure our viewers will be hooked by the end of that first episode! CC: Fingers crossed! CM: Yeah, we want to come back for a second season, we're having a blast making this series.
More cast interviews to follow in the next few weeks. Sorry for the long delay in releasing this one, real life is a b***h!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 1, 2018 16:54:34 GMT -6
Happy birthday to Darrin McCann!! Hope you have had a great day, dude! x
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Post by Alex Matthews on Jan 1, 2018 16:13:17 GMT -6
Hey Brian, thanks for the initial review and the addendum, I appreciate both. Truth be told, I've taken a while replying because I honestly wasn't sure how to come back on what you point out. You've given me something to mull over and think about, and I appreciate that. "Raven" may have been in development for a long while, but that doesn't mean it's perfect, and like you say, maybe I need to take a step back from it. It had been commented before that I needed to look at it as it's own show and not just a 'spin-off' - I thought adding some extra lines of description on the characters covered what was needed, but I'm beginning to realize that I do need to go back and think of this show as a true 'entity' of it's own. "Raven" may not be as ready as I believed, so I'm going to go away and see what I can do with it. She's not going away for good, she'll be back at some point, mark my words, hopefully new and improved...
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