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Emily Bett Rickards talks to The Hollywood Reporter about Wednesday's origin story, how Felicity's devastating relationship shaped her future outlook on romance and theorizes why the tech wiz is surrounded by suitors of the superhero kind.
This week's Arrow is a big one for you because Felicity's back story and family history is finally explored to a significant degree — plus, she has a new look! How surprised were you by how Felicity was five years ago compared to how she carries herself in the present day?
She definitely looks completely different. She's younger, she was finding herself but she was on the track where we see her now because we do see her find her true self. We see her very close to finding that and I think that — although different, although younger, although not as burdened with the things of Starling City — she's still the Felicity we love and the one we look to in the time of need and to to do the right thing. This is where she learns that those are her qualities that she does like to stick by.
Felicity looks extremely different with her dark makeup and hair. Did you view it as a chance to reinvent her?
I really appreciated it. I like transforming and diving into different looks. It's interesting being the same character in a certain sense just being their younger self. It's one thing for a character to choose to dress up to act as something else because they become someone else, but this is still her so I still had to find a balance of who was she and why does she become who she is. And that's what we get to see. Playing with the physical transformation is always a treat. The wig was super hot and itchy and heavy, but I have a lot of appreciation for actors who do that on the reg.
This week's Arrow is a big one for you because Felicity's back story and family history is finally explored to a significant degree — plus, she has a new look! How surprised were you by how Felicity was five years ago compared to how she carries herself in the present day?
She definitely looks completely different. She's younger, she was finding herself but she was on the track where we see her now because we do see her find her true self. We see her very close to finding that and I think that — although different, although younger, although not as burdened with the things of Starling City — she's still the Felicity we love and the one we look to in the time of need and to to do the right thing. This is where she learns that those are her qualities that she does like to stick by.
Felicity looks extremely different with her dark makeup and hair. Did you view it as a chance to reinvent her?
I really appreciated it. I like transforming and diving into different looks. It's interesting being the same character in a certain sense just being their younger self. It's one thing for a character to choose to dress up to act as something else because they become someone else, but this is still her so I still had to find a balance of who was she and why does she become who she is. And that's what we get to see. Playing with the physical transformation is always a treat. The wig was super hot and itchy and heavy, but I have a lot of appreciation for actors who do that on the reg.
Hm, well personally... The last few episodes have really lowered how much I like Felicity. Again, like a lot of "drama" situations in this show, I really think her whole reaction and handling it was a bit... Off.
ReplyDeleteHow easily she just said right to Oliver's face that he didn't care about her?
How easily she just took that job from Ray at the company she was helping him a few episodes ago to get it back?
Yeah, so with how annoyied I kind of was with her in the sneak peek, we'll have to see I guess xD
I always love to read EBR's interview. I am excited for today's episode. Also I am interested to see what new projects will Ray and Felicity take up. Felicity thinks Ray is being honest with her. But we know he has some other motive. It will be fun to see. I can't wait to see Mama Smoak.
ReplyDeleteEmily is the best & Felicity Smoak the best character EVER on TV can't get enough of her thank you for creating her.
ReplyDeleteWell Oliver's always been rather maybe and we can't with his feelings so I couldn't blame her if she said that. But she didn't say that, she said she would rather hear that. Who wouldn't? The guy said hey I love you but I can't with you. Her reaction was quite mature and I liked it. She didn't take his shit and did it to protect herself. Regarding the Ray thing, because of his stalking she worked for him either way. And given that she obviously couldn't find a job elsewhere (most likely due to the fallout of Slade's attack) what is she supposed to do? Live her life without actually living it and instead spend her time in a dead end job with no future?
ReplyDeleteHis motive regarding her really doesn't appear romantic. He clearly has one for QC but it won't be bad.
ReplyDeleteI don't think he is a bad guy. He can't be he is freaking Atom. But that does not mean he is going to be completely honest with Felicity. He is going to use her abilities for his end game whatever it may be. Emotionally he might be open with her. I am sure when Felicity finds out the truth about him she will feel deceived.
ReplyDeleteI know he's not a bad guy. I'm not saying he's not keeping anything, he clearly is, I just don't think it's romantic at all. More Brother Eye based.
ReplyDeleteWell.. We are saying the same thing then lol. :)
ReplyDeleteLol we are indeed.
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