Part 3 - Talking about Eve........Adrienne's future......Xena movie?
Adrienne is asked a question she has been asked many times, whether she prefers playing Eve or Livia? She just doesn't answer and say 'Livia' like most peole would. She gives a very considered answer that shows she has thought deeply about her character.
TRANSCRIPT:
Moderator: Callisto says: "Do you like playing the Good
or Bad character? Livia or Eve?"
Adrienne: Um, I haven't changed on that one - I still relish and
enjoy Livia a thousand times more
Adrienne: Eve is so honorable and kind and trying so desperatly
to do what is right, but
Adrienne: i hate the fact that Eve is no where near as smart as
Livia - that drives me crazy.
Moderator: ArcAngel Xena says: "Is it fun playing Xena's
Daughter?? Any stories to share?"
Adrienne: Eve never "gets" the plan - and she is so
blinded by faith that she missed the point sometimes
Adrienne: Ya, playing Xena's daughter is freakin' cool! Its the
best adventure I've ever had
Moderator: J. Connell says: "Have you been satisfied with
the way the role has developed?"
Adrienne: Everytime I'm there, I conquor some new fear or find
some new way to work- its been wonderful
Adrienne: Intellectualy I understand that the writers are making
eve make these choices to support her complete personality shift
so that is nice to play
In fact Adrienne continues to talk about Eve's character, and the scripts.
TRANSCRIPT:
Moderator: Niva JCK says: "What would u change in Eve if
u could?"
Adrienne: but when we were finished with motherhood- I expected
that I would come back and Xena and Gab and I would be kicking
serious A** together and obviously that's not what has happened
Adrienne: I'm very challeneged at times to justify why Eve makes
the choices she does. My biggest frustration is the lack of
closure for a lot of Eve's past events
Adrienne: The scripts have never called for converstion about
Ares- which I think would make a great episode
Moderator: abbagirl says: "What has been your favorite
episode of Xena to do so far?"
Adrienne: or conversation about X & G's relaationship - or me
and Gab really talking about everything. Or me being an Amazon
Princess- or basically anything that is uncomfortable- and we
never discuss Eve's past or even Xena's past for that mattr- I
think those
Adrienne: would all be great choices to see developted in a
script- but there simply hasn't been time, and they have had
other adventures to tend too.
Adrienne: My favorite episode ever was Eve. I loved everyday of
filming that episode- I had so much fun, and I was LOVING Livia
at that point.
Adrienne: I think that everyone wished more time could have been
spent on Joxers death - but other than that, I thought that
episode was wonderful!
Moderator: Petunia says: "I loved the scene with you and Gab
in the tent!"
Adrienne: Every time I get a script I always rush through to see
what will happen with Eve- but I've never been as thrilled as I
was when I read "Eve" - it was great
Moderator: Nova says: "Metaphorically speaking, if Xena
represents our internal struggles and Gabrielle represents a
certain puirty, innocence or love...what does Eve represent in
the "redemption" path?"
Adrienne: Although- that scene in "You are there" is my
favorite Eve moment - I predict it will be a classic
Moderator: there's a nice easy one for you, Adrienne ...hehe
Adrienne: Eve is an exact replication of Xena's life. Every day
Eve is reminding Xena of her past - and they are desperatly
reaching for happiness and contentment and peace through each
others struggles
Moderator: Petunia says: "Good answer"
Moderator: Killing Joke says: "Talk about
parent-child-bonding"
Moderator: Nova says: "good answer -- you must have been
ready for that one!"
Moderator: she's a pro!
Adrienne: I think Eve is also a controversy and conscience to the
show - especially now that gab is such a great warrior also
Adrienne: I've just analyzed the heck out of my character- I
always do
Moderator: Niva JCK says: "she's great"
Adrienne: that's why it is so hard for me to justify some of
Eve's choices
Adrienne: they are so foreign to where her heart and instinct lie
Moderator: Callisto says: "They certain made the right
choice when they picked you!"
Moderator: Sakura says: "Yeah!"
Moderator: Breen says: "You should be writing the script,
you'd do a great job"
Adrienne: but I think the irony is on purpose- I belive that Eve
is trying to make choices that lead to pronouced differences
between mother and daughter
Adrienne: I think she fights every step of the way to not just
replicate Xena's life- she wants her own freedom
Moderator: Sakura says: "You mean different from her
mother?"
Adrienne: yes- all of her natural instinct s would make her
exactly like Xena
Moderator: Amber FCVP says: "will Callisto's role in the
life of Eve ever be fully explored?"
Adrienne: and I think she wants to have her OWN life- not just re
live someone elses- that's why I think she is now clinging to
religion and trying to do just as much good as Xena- but in a
different way
Adrienne: No.
Adrienne: Much like all the other stuff- we will never discuss
Callisto
Adrienne: There is simply too much baggage to cover it all
Adrienne talks about what she likes to do, and what she'll do after Xena. Being such an intelligent person, she wants a challenge. She mentions her web-site. Buttercup asks about the rumor that there will be a Eve and Virgil spin-off, but Adrienne discounts it.
TRANSCRIPT:
Moderator: ArcAngel Xena says: "Where do you see Eve
going by the end of season 6 and the show? What would you, the
actress like to see happen to her?"
Adrienne: Eve is truly an amazingly complex character- but they
try to limit how much we get into issues that require a lot of
time
Moderator: Baby J says: "Does Xena ever tell you about your
brother Solon?"
Adrienne: I woud love to see Eve fulfill her greatness - to
become this increadible leader- that brings peace- but also that
keeps fear at bay and keeps others from harm through her strength
and wisdom - a good "Ceasar" combined with Mother
Teresa
Moderator: Moderator's note: please do not submit the same
question over and over again. I will get to as many as possible.
Thanks!
Adrienne: NO, we never discuss solan- in fact I didn't even know
of his existence until someone asked me about it in an interview.
There is SOOO much to keep track of :-)
Adrienne: I do think that Xena and Eve get closer to
understanding each other in the next few episodes
Moderator: Oh, and remember I will not forward marriage proposals
either! :)
Adrienne: They are so much alike- that they drive each other
crazy!!!! They know exactly what will get under each others skin
- but I think they come to a better understanding over time. Xena
sees that Eve is still walking the same path that she is
Adrienne: just in a new and different way from herself
Moderator: xenagemi says: "What do you plan to do after
Xena?"
Adrienne: Its an interesting dynamic for us to play with.
Adrienne: I'm already exploring new options.
Moderator: Amber FCVP says: "any that you can tell us
about?"
Adrienne: I'm open to most things- film, tv, theater- I just want
a new challenge- something I've never done before
Moderator: Guest 9254 says: "do you doing any new
movie?"
Moderator: Sakura says: "Broadway!"
Moderator: J. Connell says: "Which do you prefer: TV,
feature films, or theater?"
Adrienne: well, its pilot season- so I'm looking into geting
attached to a new series - but they are also making a lot of
films at the moment, so I'm also explaoring that idea.
Moderator: jenata says: "I want to see you on big
screen"
Moderator: Amber FCVP says: "I would like to hear your
gorgeous voice on the stage"
Moderator: Callisto says: "Whatever you pursue, I am sure
youl be great at!"
Moderator: Darth Maul (Sith Lord) says: "Good idea You will
do great"
Adrienne: I love all of them. Theater is the most immediatly
satisfying. But Film and Tv reach far more people and open up
other opportunities faster. There are SOOO many roles I want to
chase- so please cross your fingers for me
Moderator: macie says: "we will adrienne"
Adrienne: and the web site will always be up to date with news
and updates
Moderator: Mary Taram says: "I promise."
Moderator: ButterCup says: "Is it true that there's a
possibility of an Eve and Virgil spinoff?"
Adrienne: so, if I'm not on Xena anymore this spring- it will be
because something delicious has happened
Adrienne: I've heard that- but I'm quite sure its just rumor. It
doesn't fit with what has happened with my characters story line
Adrienne: plus Greg has a gig on Dark Angel - so I' m sure he's
just as busy
Moderator: abbagirl says: "Yeah, someone asked Greg Lee
about that in Palo Alto and he said he didn't think so..."
Ohhh here's an interesting question (in my opinion). Petunia asks if there will be a Xena movie.
TRANSCRIPT:
Moderator: Petunia says: "Have you heard anything about a
couple of Xena TV movies?"
Moderator: Sakura says: "Xena movies would be great!"
Moderator: Amber FCVP says: "and will you be in them?"
Adrienne: Greg and I always thought that was funny - we kept
being linked romantically when I had just killed his dad .....not
such a great way to win a guy over
Moderator: jenata says: "LOL, Adrienne"
Moderator: Niva JCK says: "hehe funny!"
Moderator: Killing Joke says: "ROTFL"
From Adrienne's answer it's obvious that none are planned at least in the near future.
TRANSCRIPT:
Adrienne: I've actually heard that Xena movies probably
wouldn't happen....but if they did- I would love to be included.
Maybe a few years down the road everyone will want to revisit the
story.
Moderator: Baby J says: "Do you miss your family when you
are away in another country?"
Adrienne: I'm not sure where the series wil leave the story - but
I think that will determine weather movies are done later on.
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