Shamier Anderson – Wynonna Earp

By starrymag | June 9, 2017

By: Lisa Steinberg

 

Q) Have you picked out your Hawaiian shirt for the tweet along?

A) [laughs] I have! I have! I have! I have a Hawaiian shirt and I’m ready to be tweeting all night with you guys. It’s going to be great! I’m very excited. I think we’re having a little party at Emily’s [Andras] this year.

Q) We sort of left off last season in a few different directions. We left with Nicole becoming a Black Badge member. Will we see more of the two teaming up together now that she and Dolls are on the same side of things?

A) Yeah, we sort of left off last season where Nicole became a Black Badge member. You’ll definitely see more Officer Haught (Katherine Barrell) and her involvement in the town of Purgatory and her association not only with Black Badge but her involvement with everyone. More Waverly (Dominque Provost-Chalkley). More relationship drama. Along with her finding her place and footing in that crazy, crazy “Wynonna Earp” world.

Q) She’s on the Purgatory police and she’ll also be Black Badge. I’m sure loyalties get messy.

A) Uh huh. That’s for sure!

Q) Will we get to see more of Dolls’ backstory or what drives him?

A) Oh yeah! 100%! We’re going to find out so much more about Mr. Dolls and what he is about and what he is going to be doing and his backstory. What I want to say is you’ll see A LOT of more interesting sides and the peak. We left off with a bit of an intimate note where Dolls and Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano) kissed. So, that’s going to be a cool thing we’re going to be able to see in Season Two – a little bit more of that relationship there.

Q) We’ve seen the dynamics between Doc, Dolls and Wynonna as kind of a triangle. Then, towards the end of the season, we saw a bit more of a bromance between Doc and Dolls. What can we expect from the triangle or will it become more bro-centric?

A) As you know, Tim [Rozon] and I have a great relationship off camera. But you’re going to be able to see not only just a little bit of bromance, but a little bit of romance as well because as noted there is a love triangle about to happen now. They have the two guys interested in the lead heroine so it’s how are they going to deal with their emotions fighting for Wynonna.

Q) We know that Syfy and Emily Andras are known for pushing boundaries. What can we tease ore expect from Season Two of “Wynonna Earp?”

A) First of all, Emily as we all know is…”Andras alert!” She’s so, so amazing! I just can’t even articulate what you guys are about to see and how it is going to unfold. There are going to be so many amazing surprises and twists and turns. Ya’ll ain’t ready for what you’re about to see! It’s going to blow your mind!

Q) In the finale, we also left with Dolls shooting Willa and then Wynonna has to be the final factor. Will there be any strains or consequences from that?

A) We’re going to definitely a see…Mind you, I have to be very cryptic about how I say these things because I don’t want a Spoiler Alert. We’re going to definitely see the family strain of losing a sister how that will unfold with him breaking the rules of Black Badge. There is going to be a definite dynamic twist. All I can you is this: It’s going to pick up exactly where we left off so prepare for that.

Q) We heard Lucado say to Wynonna that she knows about what she did in her past. Will that be something Lucado only know or is Dolls in on it too?

A) I think Lucado (Kate Drummond) knows what is going on, but Dolls is very knowledgeable and informed about what is going on. So, I definitely think there is a hint of suspicion and what is going on in Doll’s life. But he is Black Badge at the end of the day so he is very smart and is aware of what has been going on. That’s my thoughts on it at least.

Q) Dolls seems to have been the original WayHaught shipper. He was the first to notice the chemistry between Nicole and Waverly. Why do you think that everyone else was so oblivious?

A) It’s Dolls. He is just Dolls. He is trained to pick up on things before other people. Dolls is just the type of guy who is always aware. If something seems a little off or funky, he’s so inclined with what is going on around him and the people around him that it is just kind of a sixth sense. I think it was bound to happen. I don’t think it was out of the ordinary. If it were anybody else he definitely would have picked up on them the exact same way.

Q) We mentioned the deeper look at Black Badge and we’re introduced to some new characters this season. What will Dolls’ interaction be with new addition Varun Saranga?

A) When it comes to Varun, you’ll see a lot of him. He’s such a great guy. He’s so funny. He’s so witty. You’ll get to see a bunch of character traits. I did ADR today and it was so hilarious seeing all the stuff we have been doing. It’s such a pleasure to be working with this guy. I can’t wait for you guys to see him.

Q) The series provides a nice balance between heart and humor. Talk a little bit about that synchronicity.

A) The balance of the show brings in a lot of relationships and a lot of relationships we don’t necessarily see on TV, especially in the LGBTQ community. It’s just beautiful. They are highlighting those things on TV and I think it is a great example to show that it’s possible. Those stories can be told. We have the balance with this genre-piece wise – from the scenes to the drama. I guess the number one thing that I’m a fan of is having a lead female in a powerful kickass role. Wynonna is definitely a Wonder Woman. At least my Wonder Woman! I think that’s what is the great part of this show and why it attracts a great fanbase (predominantly female) is because we need more roles like that with leading women just kicking ass. I’m on set with her and I’m telling you I get very, very intimidated at times. But I love it! [laughs]

Q) We have also been getting some incredible comics of the show. Is there any chance you’ll be working with Beau [Smith] on the comic side of Wynonna Earp?

A) I would love to! Nobody has reached out to me yet, but I would love to do something like that. I’ve never written a comic book before. Dolls as a comic book character is the first thing that has ever happened to me. If I get that invite, I’m definitely open to it. Until then, I’ll still be hoping and dreaming. [laughs] I would definitely love to, especially with the godfather himself Mr. Beau Smith. I know he is a busy guy, but if he has a spare moment and is listening: “I’d love to write a comic book with you, Beau! You let me know!”

Q) I love there is such a great extension of the series through the comic books. “Wynonna Earp” has become bigger than just one medium and the show continues to expand and offer that expansion to its viewers.

A) 100%. That’s exactly what I think. It’s a connection to a lot of people worldwide and the fandom, like I said, is overwhelming amazing. I’m lucky to be a part of o all of it. Even though I work with them, there is just something special about Melanie that I can’t ultimately say. I look at her and I’m like, “Wow! You’re such a star.” It’s pretty incredible.

Q) What do you hope fans take away from watching this season of “Wynonna Earp?”

A) The number one thing I hope fans take away is that excitement that they had in Season One. Just seeing the looks on faces when there are plot twists – and there are some major, major plot twists midseason! I can’t wait for you all to watch it and seeing your reaction is going to be priceless!