However, its too late and Shred is heartbroken, leaning on Frank for emotional support.
COLLIDER: Congratulations onAnimal Control, this one has been my favorite since it first premiered in February.
Ive been cheering for you guys since the start!
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To start off, what was it about this series that you wanted to be a part of?
JOEL McHALE: Even if youre lying to me, God bless you.
Youre like, Well, why hasnt someone done that?
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or something like that.
And I think this is a great way to illuminate that service that we obviously need.
And then I was reading the script, and I was like, Okay.
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Scripts funny, and then it came down to casting.
Im always like … a cake.
And then,Crime Scene Kitchen.
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Yeah, and Ill get toCrime Scene Kitchenlater too.
But lets talk spoilers with that Season 1 finale.
Where do you think that dynamic will go for Season 2?
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McHALE: Romance, definitely.
Thats a really good question.
Because the way that it kind of started was me being pretty cantankerous, and that obviously melted.
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And so now I feel protective of him.
And so I think they will work together on that.
And Frank will be extremely resistant to that, but Im guessing thats a whole other part to explore.
And then eventually, I dont know, a raccoon will bite off Franks pinky.
Right, of course.
Because injuries abound on the show!
And that brings me to poor Rick.
Im so interested in the whole Rick and Emily dynamic.
Its sad because now theyve left Shred in the dust after he broke up with Camila.
And if Joel had to pick what for Emily, who would he pick?
McHALE: Holy crap.
Well, geez, my gosh.
Hes such a good guy.
So if Frank has to pick, oh man.
Because then we can milk this for a whole season.
And so thats the executive producer in me going, Milk, just keep it going!
And speaking of, I love the storyline with C-38.
I thought that was so wonderfully written, so compassionate.
What is it about the cougar that you feel like Frank was really connected to?
McHALE: I think he is a man who is torn, who wants to run.
He hasnt … it was like, oh, do you want to be like that?
Why dont you actually leave?
But he keeps staying.
He doesnt drink, but he runs a bar.
He loves these people, but hes always trying other things.
And thats why Fryman Canyon is packed like nobodys business.
Yeah, and the way C-38 brought Victoria and Frank together, that really opened up layers between them.
Where do you want to see those two go next season?
Because I feel like theres something there.
He has met his match when it comes to her level of competitiveness and intelligence and humor.
I think that kind of wigs Frank out a little bit.
So I mean, as are so many people on this staff.
I mean, theyre just freaking incredible.
I hope so too.
Shes a really great actress.
And to come into that mix with you guys has been really fun to see.
And then, I mean, obviously she can really just f*cking shine.
Ravi was pretty much the only other famous person.
So, it is really fun.
And youre a great character, Frank is the best.
But he has issues confronting his feelings.
Why do you think he has that?
Is it stemming from the stuff with his dad?
Or is he just jaded with life?
And its funny because his dads like, What are you talking about?
I saved you by getting … And I think he doesnt want to rely on his father that way.
Its not like that.
Its like, Hey, come on, are we having a beer or what?
And hes like, Ah, what are you doing?
And, Dont punch Dad.
I mean, I say all this stuff, but I am not a great storyteller.
But Im always like, Lets just fill this up with really great jokes and tell some great stories.
Me, too and I know a lot of fans, as well, feel that way.
What was one of your favorite moments filming this year?
Now, was that intentional?
Like, I know what Im talking about.
I know how to pronounce tranquilo.
And I was like, Can we just get one where we say that?
And they were like, Great.
And then, like that thing, Iposted about the Met Ball yesterday.
And then I think Ravi trying to catch the goose, that was a tremendous moment.
But yes, Ricks ear falling on Vella.
Her reaction was so incredible.
He was like, It was a perfect moment.
Ive had so many bad things in life already happen to me.
Theres no way that karma could even …
I thought that line is so funny, and then incredibly well delivered.
He has the aggressive innocence thing down like a Mark Wahlberg or Woody Harrelson, hes got that thing.
Hes very funny, so talented.
But I also love the furry co-stars.
Of course, because naturally.
Theyre like, Shes just very happy where she is.
Im like, All right, well just let her be here.
And so the same thing, Ive handled snakes.
The acceleration of that animal is insane.
And because I was running and running and running, and I was like, Yeah, yeah.
And I was like, Yeah, okay.
So that was terrifying.
And holding the cougar and doing the promos, that was thrilling.
Switching gears, I want to talk about the writers strike because its important.
Anything you want to share about the situation?
One-hundred percent, and we stand with the writers as well.
McHALE: Im not exactly sure, but Im guessing its not going to start on time.
Can you tell us anything about what we can expect from the movie?
Maybe another variation of Walton Goggins Mr. Stone.
McHALE: You mean the busiest actor in history right now?
McHALE: He was so great.
Hes also the nicest man on the planet.
We can manifest it.
McHALE: Is there a way we can just breathe it into being?
McHALE: Lets just say, I guarantee hell be in it.
Weve already signed him on for $3 million per day.
The last question, its got to be about food andCrime Scene Kitchen.
We get another season and I heard theres a real-life murder mystery…?
It was Colonel Mustard?
With a mustard seed.
So, what more can we expect aside from the murder vibes?
More seasons after this?
McHALE: Well, dear God, I hope.
I love Season 1, but this season is, I think its even more dramatic.
There are even more jokes, and I once again gained nine pounds.
But I really hope people find it because I love the show.
Animal Controlis now available to stream on Hulu.Crime Scene Kitchenpremieres May 22 at 8 pm EST on FOX.
