October 05, 10:20 PM

The FNL Process

Jeff: It starts with Connie complaining to me.

Connie: Haha. No, the writers work hard on the script. The actors get them and read them. The writers are in LA and we are in Austin, so they aren't even present when we get the scripts. The actors are encouraged to give feedback and the writers work on re-writes. Now, we have a final script and we shoot on the set. Even with the script, we are still unsure what will happen. We have great camera people that will shoot things differently and then we can move into a slightly different direction. I think that's what people respond to, it's so organic. It feels so real and true to life.

Jeff: I think the process is what makes this show so interesting. It's a very free process. It's about discovery. If something feels not right, you almost have to make that work. But, with our show, we can discover an emotion or behavior that will make the scene more interesting. We will go there.

Connie: I think the writers trust the actors to make discoveries. It's all part of the process. We count on the writers to give us great stories, they count on us to do great deliveries.

Jeff: We are lucky, because not a lot of writers are open to actors making suggestions or making changes, especially in television. Pete Berg was the guiding light of this show and I think we have stuck to his look with episodes.

Connie: I feel for other television actors. They don't get to be as collaborative as we do. Our environment is very unique and we feel very fortunate.

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I love FNL!!!! The thing I loved about season one is how flawed the main characters are. I think thats cool to show how even good people, with good intentions still make crappy choices. How do you plan on exploring each characters imperfection?

the fact that he hit the guy in the head with a pipe TWICE was a little obsurred. When i called my friend to talk about the eppisode he agreed with me that he should of hit him in the knee or the back

and was it intentional to have the sweed's band absolutly suck?

connie, is there anything at all that you would like to see happen to your character this season?

Looking for new writers? I'm in Texas, so no need to FedEx LA.

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