First of all, I talked to you about this a few weeks ago but it seems even more prominent of a possibility than it was back then. Ophelia and Nick? What's going on there?
There could be something stirring up. I'm obviously not allowed to tell you exactly what's gonna happen but I think they're close in age, they're sort of of the same mind set, they have the same view of the world, and I think Nick is showing some interest by helping her out. She's always had her family there before so it's the first time somebody from outside world is showing her kindness, especially at a time where she really needs that. She's lost her mom, she's physically hurt because of the bullet wound, she doesn't trust her dad, and Nick is the only one who without asking has catered to her. He brought her her rosaries and got antibiotics for her when he was out on a scout and finds clothes for her. He's really gone above and beyond to show that he's potentially interested so we'll see how that progresses. Obviously, it's only been a few weeks that they've known each other so I wouldn't want them to jump into anything too soon. I think there might be something on the horizon there.
Plus, there really aren't that many other people to choose from.
No, exactly! [Laughs]
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Now that the group has Travis and Alicia back, they're heading off somewhere. Where are they going? What can you tease?
We keep trying to figure out if there's a safe harbor anywhere because we know we can't survive on the boat exclusively for too long. The mission is to go save them and once get them, we have to find a safe place because it's been proven now. We're like a beacon in the night and everybody is gonna come after us. So, that's the next step: see where Strand is leading us. He seems to be really leading us somewhere particular and we'll learn about that as it comes along but we're sort of pawns in his game. His boat. We can't do anything opposing him so we're just along for the ride. We don't know where we're going but it seems like Strand has a very clear destination for us. I think that will e clear episode six.
Do you trust Strand?
Ophelia doesn't trust Strand. I don't think so. Not at all. She hasn't really spoken to him or done anything with him at all. Her father doesn't trust him at all and Daniel's been pretty much right about everyone thus far. But also, Strand is mysterious and secretive and Ophelia is an observer. She can figure people out for the most part and what their motivations are with Travis and Madison and Nick and Alicia but not with Strand so she's purposely kept her distance from him. You notice, even the few interactions, like when their at the helm of the boat and they're trying to figure out where to go because they know that San Diego is no longer safe, she's very short with him.
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By the end of Sunday's episode, it looks like everyone is starting to adapt to this world. Do you think Ophelia will get on board and possibly actually kill someone?
I think so. Here's the thing: what we're going to start finding out about Ophelia is everybody has a past life. We're gonna start delving into that as we proceed with the episodes and Ophelia, like everybody else, may not be what she seems. She may not have been as innocent as she originally portrayed and as she has been portraying to her parents. She wanted to be a good girl. She's not a 12-year-old so she may have had a life that they weren't exactly aware of. She alludes to that when she's on the boat with Chris and says, "I went to Catholic school K through 12 but I definitely made some bad decisions." She seems to think back on them fondly. I think Ophelia is a lot stronger than she lets on. I think in life, when you have nothing else to lose, that forces you to develop different strengths and what else has she to lose, really? She doesn't trust her father, she's lost her mom, the world's fallen apart... So, I think it's gonna become the catalyst for her standing on her own two feet and her becoming who she is and hasn't shown her family before.
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Would you say there's a big cliffhanger coming with the midseason finale in a couple of weeks?
100%! Yup! I don't know if it's even a cliffhanger or it's more of just a jaw drop. Like, "Did that seriously just happen?" When we read it, we all called each other, e-mailed each other, however we get a hold of each other and were like, "Oh, my God! Did you read it? Did you read it?" because we couldn't wrap our heads around it. I can't wait! I'm dying to tell you everything but I'm pretty sure Negan will show up at my house.
