Post by qb on Nov 26, 2005 22:22:51 GMT -5
Scott Rosenbaum (who wrote this ep, "All In"), Chiklis and Kenny Johnson discussed Lem's role in this one... Johnson was nervous about having such an important role in the drama of this ep but Shawn Ryan patted him on the back and told him to "Give us a homerun!" Johnson commented that made him stress out all the more!
I found it interesting that they all speak about themselves and each other as their characters. Chiklis says, "And I knew that Lem..." And Johnson replies, "Yeah, because I have known Shane for a long time..." CCH and Jay were doing this also. When Scott asked Johnson what he was thinking in the van before he drove off with the money, he said "I was wondering if I was being set up or if I should trust my instincts... that's when I decided to destroy the money" etc. They really become their characters when they play them, it appears, and become them again when speaking about a scene!
Johnson also said the scene with Tavon (in the hospital), when he and Vic convince Tavon that he struck Mara, made him feel dirty and was the point when Lem decided he couldn't ignore his conscience anymore. I wonder if the writers and actors ever sit down and actually discuss the character thoughts and emotions within the storyline? Or is there a mutual understanding about these things? Might be a good question for Glen??
[Hmmm...makes me wonder if Tavon won't yet play a role in Vic's demise...)
That moment when Vic tells Tavon that Mara "bled for a few days" was the first time I totally disliked Vic. Even Chiklis was disgusted by the scene and felt dislike for his own character. I remember almost crying when Tavon started to cry. I still love Vic, but I will never feel the same about him. This moment, not to mention his murder of Terry, reminded me that Vic has the ability to be downright evil. I think we forget about that sometimes as we enjoy his exploits.
Another thing I found interesting: at one point, Chiklis asks Rosenbaum (mind you, this late in the series!) "when do we get to see Claudette's flaw?" After some discussion among the actors, Scott explains that we have seen it all along. Do you know what it is? Give this some thought! It was obvious to me very early, and I am amazed that Chiklis, Jay and even CCH did not know much sooner.
I found it interesting that they all speak about themselves and each other as their characters. Chiklis says, "And I knew that Lem..." And Johnson replies, "Yeah, because I have known Shane for a long time..." CCH and Jay were doing this also. When Scott asked Johnson what he was thinking in the van before he drove off with the money, he said "I was wondering if I was being set up or if I should trust my instincts... that's when I decided to destroy the money" etc. They really become their characters when they play them, it appears, and become them again when speaking about a scene!
Johnson also said the scene with Tavon (in the hospital), when he and Vic convince Tavon that he struck Mara, made him feel dirty and was the point when Lem decided he couldn't ignore his conscience anymore. I wonder if the writers and actors ever sit down and actually discuss the character thoughts and emotions within the storyline? Or is there a mutual understanding about these things? Might be a good question for Glen??
[Hmmm...makes me wonder if Tavon won't yet play a role in Vic's demise...)
That moment when Vic tells Tavon that Mara "bled for a few days" was the first time I totally disliked Vic. Even Chiklis was disgusted by the scene and felt dislike for his own character. I remember almost crying when Tavon started to cry. I still love Vic, but I will never feel the same about him. This moment, not to mention his murder of Terry, reminded me that Vic has the ability to be downright evil. I think we forget about that sometimes as we enjoy his exploits.
Another thing I found interesting: at one point, Chiklis asks Rosenbaum (mind you, this late in the series!) "when do we get to see Claudette's flaw?" After some discussion among the actors, Scott explains that we have seen it all along. Do you know what it is? Give this some thought! It was obvious to me very early, and I am amazed that Chiklis, Jay and even CCH did not know much sooner.