Emily Tremaine – Guilt

By starrymag | July 18, 2016

By: Lisa Steinberg

 

Q) What are some of the recent projects that you have been working on?

 

A) I shot “Vinyl” for HBO right before I started shooting “Guilt” and it has been so much fun living in two different eras playing two very different women. “Vinyl” was set in New York City in the 1970s and “Guilt” is set in present-day London. I loved getting to shift between the decades.  It was exhilarating to go from playing a receptionist who uses her sexuality to get ahead in “Vinyl” to a Harvard-educated lawyer who uses both her intellect and sexuality to get the information she needs in “Guilt.”

 

Q) What can you tease is coming up on “Guilt” for your character Natalie and how might overall dynamics shift?

 

A) Without giving too much away…I think viewers will be intrigued to see how Natalie’s perception of Grace (Daisy Head) has a dramatic shift.  As Natalie uncovers more details about the case, she discovers many things about Grace that make her question her sister’s innocence.   hat being said, Natalie and Grace are sisters who love have unconditional love for each other, but it’s interesting to see how their bond is tested as Natalie learns more about her sister.

 

Q) Did your role evolve or change at all from the audition to who we see on screen now?

 

A) I had an interesting introduction to the project because they shot the pilot with a different actress and I was re-cast in the role of Natalie. When I started, they already had a good idea of what they expected from my character. I think I was able to make the role my own by how I played my relationship with Stan (Billy Zane). Although we are working together trying to help Grace, we trash talk each other, in a fun way.

 

Q) Is there anything you have added to the role that wasn’t originally scripted?

 

A) The writer/creators Kathryn Price and Nichole Millard and I have a joke that Natalie is a “ballsy babe.”  That description always makes me laugh, but I secretly feel proud when they say that I’ve given Natalie some balls– it’s a great thing being able to portray a strong woman on television.

 

Q) Is there a specific moment you filmed that you are nervous or excited to see fans reactions.

 

A) From the beginning, we told fans that they will find out who killed Molly Ryan (Rebekah Wainwright) at the end of Season One.  I hate it when shows drag out storylines over multiple seasons so I cannot wait for our finale.  I think it’s such a gripping show and I’m very excited to see fans’ reactions at the end of Season One!

 

Q) What have been some of your favorite or most memorable moments to film? 

 

A) As an American working in London, I loved shooting on location all over the city. There is a scene in episode four in which where Daisy Head (Grace) and I are jogging together under the Tower Bridge.  I remember blocking the shot, looking up and seeing the landmark and feeling so grateful to be working in such a historical and beautiful city.

 

Q) What other skeletons might be hiding in Natalie’s closet or what bones might we see rattled as the season goes on?

 

A) Well, we know that Natalie and Grace have lost both of their parents.  I would definitely say that Natalie’s biological father is a major skeleton in her closet and we find out more about that this season.

 

Q) You’re a part of social media, how has it been getting that instant fan feedback?

 

A) Last week I did live tweeting for the first time and loved it. It’s pretty amazing to watch the show and instantly receive and respond to feedback from viewers all around the country. I can’t wait for the fans to see the rest of the season!

 

Q) What have you taken away from your experiences being a part of the show “Guilt?”

 

A) Too much to tell!  Most of all I have loved working with so many talented actors, writers, and directors, and being able to have in-depth conversations with all of them about the project, and the characters, and the world we are creating.  I had a lot of material this season, which means I was on set a lot.  I used it as an opportunity to be a sponge in a foreign country and soak up as much of it as I could.