Victoria Moroles – Teen Wolf

By: Lisa Steinberg

Q) What can you tease about dynamics and relationships shifting in the new episodes of “Teen Wolf?”

A) Well, we’ve already seen relationships shifting within the first couple of episodes. I wouldn’t say it stops though. Relationships grow and also take turns. There are so many people who come back, which creates tons of different levels throughout the season and the dynamic the two packs plays are a really cool element in it all and definitely creates a lot of tension.

Q) Will Hayden be seen in any fight or stunt scenes?

A) No, not in 5B at least. Hayden hasn’t been in any fight scenes yet. There are some mini stunts though here and there, but nothing too crazy.

Q) Which episode in 5B are you most looking forward to fans seeing and getting their reaction?

A) I honestly love seeing their reaction to every episode, but I’m probably most looking forward to the season finale. I know that I was on the edge of my seat reading the script. So, it’ll be awesome to see how it all turns out and what everyone’s thoughts will be. It’s definitely not going to disappoint.

Q) What do you enjoy the most about playing Hayden?

A) Hayden has a little sass/attitude that comes up every so often which is fun, but also I feel that she uses that as a defensive mechanism. So, I really love when her vulnerability comes down as well. And I mean, who wouldn’t want to be a badass Chimera?

Q) What can you tease we can expect to see specifically from Hayden this season?

A) Expect to see Hayden go through a lot of ups and downs through the rest of the season. She has to make a lot of difficult decisions on where her loyalty lies with Theo and the Chimera pack and possibly getting physically hurt in the midst of that. Also, plan seeing where her and Liam’s “forbidden love” ends up at the end of it all.

Q) Is there anything that you have added to your role that was originally scripted for you?

A) Not anything too specific that I can think of…I think that every actor always adds a little something of their own to character, based off how they are being written into the storyline. It’s a collaboration of what the writer sees and what you can bring to help create what they envision.

Q) What is one behind the scenes moment from this season that has been memorable for you?

A) One funny behind the scenes prank happened when Cody [Christian] and I were shooting the scene where we find Noah’s blood and Scott’s symbol in 511. In the scene, we had to look down at what was supposed to be mercury on the ground, but on one take Cody put a fake dead rat there before we started rolling. So, as I go to look down in the scene, I see what I thought was a live rat, right there underneath us! Everyone was getting pranked by that fake rat that day because we were shooting in what is basically an underground abandoned basement. It was hilarious!

Q) What has been the most challenging aspect of your role and why?

A) This role and this show in particular is a little different from anything else that I’ve done in the past. So, figuring out how to tap into that tone of the show and the more intense moments for Hayden, but still make them feel authentic – to me – was a little bit of a challenge at first. I like a good challenge though because that just means you are growing and, especially as an artist, it opens up a whole different side of you.

Q) What has being a part of the “Teen Wolf” series meant to you?

A) Being a part the “Teen Wolf” series has truly meant a lot to me. I can’t believe it will be a year in February since I joined the show. I just look back at when I first booked the role of Hayden, not knowing a single thing of what was to come. So many memories have been made and really cool experiences that I will take with me forever. And I can’t wait to make more! From the cast and crew, to all the amazingly loyal fans of the show have had since day one, it’s such a rad family to be a part of.

Q) What do you hope fans take away from watching 5B?

A) I know we all really enjoyed filming this season for all of the fans and I hope they have a fun ride throughout it all and enjoy the progression of my character!