Netflix debuted it's newest original series Hemlock Grove this past weekend. Laurie Fortier, who portrays 'Marie Godfrey,' was kind enough to answer a few questions about what we can expect from this exciting new series.
The Reel Spin: Hemlock Grove looks incredible... what can you tell us about the show?
Laurie: Icy cold. Strained. I'm definitely in survival mode, just trying to keep my family together while my husband is off philandering with my sister-in-law. OUCH. I see 'Marie' as Mother Earth here, trying to remain grounded amongst all the dysfunctional craziness of the Godfrey family. I think somewhere buried in me though is a dark twisted side.
Laurie: It's always fun to be part of a collective passion for playing pretend. Specifically, I've been fans of both Famke Janssen & Lili Taylor for years, so that made it that much more sweet. I think we all felt very empowered to take creative chances and twist boundries because Netflix gave us and the writers and directors that freedom.
TRS: In keeping with the gothic theme of the show, I hear there will be werewolves... Any other surprises?
All 13 episodes of the first season of Hemlock Grove are currently available for streaming on Netflix. And, if you're not already intrigued enough, check out the trailer for the series below.
Interview by Pamela Thomas
I don't want to give away too many spoilers in case there are some of you out there who still haven't watched last night's exciting season finale of Dallas. But, let me just say there were so many twists and turns your head will spin.
Questions were answered...namely "who shot J.R.?" And, more questions were posed... leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
Some things were made certain, however. (Spoiler alert) 'John Ross' (Josh Henderson) couldn't have said it better, "The only person who could take down J.R. was J.R." I loved that. A fitting tribute to the mystery of his death and to the iconic Larry Hagman character. Truer words were never spoken.
Speaking of truth, it looks like Henderson's 'John Ross' is also going to stay true to his character's cheating, manipulative ways. When his mother, 'Sue Ellen' (Linda Gray) asks him to please be good to his new wife, he asks if she thinks he's a scoundrel. Well, judging from the final scene (which if you haven't seen, you must)... it looks like once a scoundrel, always a scoundrel. If nothing else, it makes for exciting television.
Oh, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention the stellar song that played about midway through the show with the lyrics "all I know, the devil's a liar." It's not the first time we've heard the song on the show... it was used earlier in the season as well. It's an amazing track and many of you have been asking me for the artist info. My sources tell me the track is entitled "Liar" and recorded by The Unknown. I hope it will be available for download soon. As many of you have pointed out, it is an incredible tune, not unlike the show itself.
