By Diane J Reed - @DianeJReed
You’ve seen Once Upon a Time for three seasons now—you’ve watched favorite characters come and go, people change, people become redeemed, and a host of fantastical lands journeyed through that test everyone’s mettle. But how do Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis keep their ideas and writing fresh episode after episode? With one word we can all relate to: Hope. For them, it is the human struggle to hold onto hope, despite all the odds, that energizes their writing and gives a poignant dignity to every show. During their hiatus before the second half of Season 3, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with them about what’s coming for each character and what new worlds the show might venture into. The following is our conversation. An Interview with Dylan Schmid about Baelfire's Journey & Dreams for the Future by Diane J. Reed It's such a delight to have the opportunity to catch up with Dylan Schmid about how his character Baelfire has evolved over the past 3 seasons on Once Upon a Time and to hear his insights into his character's motivations and hopes for the future. Aside from being a tremendous young talent, Dylan has the enviable good fortune of working with a host of master actors, and in the following interview he discusses his character's unique journey, what it's like on the set, how he handles being a young star, and what he feels he's learned from the iconic Robert Carlyle. Diane: Hi Dylan and welcome! Your fans are eager to hear your insights about Season 3, so I'll just jump right in with my first question: Your character Baelfire is the only Lost Boy in Once Upon a Time to have ever succeeded in growing up & leaving Neverland. This shows great fortitude on Baelfire's part that you initially displayed in the series by standing up to Rumpel, even as a young boy. What has it been like to "see yourself" in adult form through the actor Michael Raymond James? Is that a little eerie for you? And have you two ever discussed your character's growth and how Baelfire developed such strength & motivation?
Dylan: Actually, no, we’ve never had the chance to discuss the character together, but it would be great to do this with Michael someday. Although, it’s pretty awesome to imagine myself as Michael Raymond James all grown up because he’s a great actor! Diane: Did it surprise you that the writers have your adult counterpart Neal working with Rumpel in Season 3 to find Henry? Since Rumpel has confessed that he is willing to DIE to save Henry, do you think there's a place in Baelfire's heart to truly forgive & connect with his dad someday? Or do you feel that street smart Baelfire is being purely mercenary so that he can get Henry back? Dylan: No, older Baelfire’s actions didn’t really surprise me at all because Baelfire has unconditional love for his papa. Although, Bae found out from Peter Pan how his papa was planning to kill his son Henry, so I’m not sure how this will pan out now. I believe older Baelfire/Neil really does love his son Henry, so I don’t think he wants any harm to come to him (as any parent would feel, I think). I also believe, because Baelfire was homeless and alone at one point in his life, that he is also street smart, so he's aware of the dangers of being alone, cold, and hungry. So I believe Baelfire wants to protect Henry. Tom Ellis Discusses His New Role As Robin Hood on Once Upon A Time and How He Reinvented This Iconic Character by Diane J. Reed / @DianeJReed Pardon me for indulging in more than a few enthusiastic fan-girl moments, but Tom Ellis’ spectacular career in the U.K. so far has made all of us at Once Upon a Fan thrilled that he granted us this exclusive interview. As the breakout star of several hit BBC projects, we’re quite certain that fans of Once Upon a Timeworldwide will be enchanted by this multi-talented actor’s work, and we couldn’t be more delighted to present to you the following interview. Diane: We’re so delighted to talk with you not only because of your new role on Once Upon A Time as the character of Robin Hood, but also because of your wonderful body of work that has earned you accolades worldwide. You’ve appeared in everything from the iconic science fiction show Dr. Who and the sparkling BBC comedy Miranda to the deeply haunting television drama The Secret of Crickley Hall. In particular, Miranda became a smash hit in the U.K., and you played hunky Gary Preston, the object of affection for the charming but bumbling underdog Miranda. Were you at all surprised by how popular that show became? Audiences loved your awkward relationship with Miranda—what was it like to work with the ensemble cast and the incredibly talented Miranda Hart?
Tom: Miranda Hart is just one of those people who has funny bones—she’s so talented and you just can’t help enjoying every moment you work with her! The show started as a small comedy series on BBC2, and I don’t think any of us thought it would become such a smash hit. The reaction I’ve had from being in the series has been amazing—the viewers love the “will-they/won’t-they-get-together” story line—it’s kept everyone guessing all the way. The cast were amazing to work with, and it was a job I loved going to. It didn’t feel like work—it felt like a family get-together. That’s how close we are. |
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