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Sonya Talks Flash Forward

Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by gertiebeth in FlashForward, Interviews

IGN TV: FlashForward has a pretty bold concept. What was your reaction to it initially?

Sonya Walger: Oh, I flipped for it. I thought it was just such an outstanding piece of writing. I rang my agents immediately and was like, “How do we make this happen? What do I have to do? I’ll audition for anyone you need me to audition for. I will jump through any hoops. I just want to play this part.”

IGN: How would you describe your character?

Walger: Olivia is a strong, complicated woman who’s a working mother. She’s a trauma surgeon and a loving wife. She’s devoted to her work and trying to make time for her kid. Olivia’s plate is full long before the flash forward happens I think.

IGN: [FlashForward Executive Producer] David Goyer has said he plays things pretty close to the vest as far as not telling you guys what’s going to happen. Do you try to get him or the other writers to reveal anything?

Walger: Not really, unless I really need it – unless I feel like I can’t play the scene without a particular piece of information. But otherwise, I’m very happy just to go with what I have. There’s enough on the page – the scripts are so well written. There’s plenty to play, without needing to pry more secrets out of them.

IGN: Now that you’ve filmed a few episodes, has it been interesting to see how they’ve begun to lay out these puzzle pieces, aiming towards the place we saw you in in your flash forward?

Walger: It’s wonderful. It’s so exciting. So exciting watching the show spread out in such unexpected ways. The ripple effect of these premonitions and where they take us is really wonderful.

IGN: On FlashForward, have you had any scenes with Dominic yet?

Walger: No, not yet.

IGN: Are you getting prepared for the fact that FlashForward is likely to be one of those show that will have fans asking so many specific questions?

Walger: Listen, if we have an 18th of the success that Lost has, it will be a lovely thing. I won’t complain! It will be great.

Read the entire article at IGN.