"I have not read the books, and I did not read the books going in," she explained. "When I found out about the job I was in Europe working, and I was hired in Europe. The day I was scheduled to come home, I ended up landing in Los Angeles and catching a plane to Austin, Texas. I just kind of relied on the people in charge to inform me of things." She's gotten along just fine, creating a character so good that she was bumped from recurring to regular status at the end of the first season. You can't - and shouldn't - take your eyes off Rebecca.
Source: Full Interview @ BFTV
Source: Full Interview @ BFTV