Collider: I am having so much fun with this show.
JOSHUA JACKSON: Excellent.
Yes, me too.
When you hear about the theories and the observations behind them, what goes through your head?
Can you confirm or deny the accuracy of this theory?
What is happening here?
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I think that is a huge compliment to him.
When are we going to get answers here?
JACKSON: The only person who knows whether thats true or not is Ryan.
I dont know that well find out this season.
I dont know that well find out, ever.
And we might just be wrong.
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We definitely have the same kind of conspiracy parlor game going on, on set.
Ryan writes television from the perspective of somebody who likes television, which I really appreciate.
This is his version of a really classical format of TV that we used to do a lot of.
This used to be the predominant format.
Its not meant to be gritty or heavy.
It shouldnt feel like homework.
You shouldnt feel awkward watching it.
It is a simpler, lighter show than weve been putting on the air for a long time.
His idea was, look, weve all been through it.
And then, at the end of every week, you just hopefully have a smile on your face.
This is also a series that allows for a wide range of cool guest stars.
We havent had any duds yet, so I dont have to worry about that part of it.
The new ABC series sees Joshua Jackson returning to what he does best: playing a dreamy lead.
The themed aspect is very fun.
JACKSON: Yeah, its a lot of fun.
And its fun to work on.
Ive never worked on something like this before, where the story isnt serialized.
Its always been that this week adds up to next week, adds up to the week after that.
So far, Ive really found that extremely enjoyable.
What is this set like?
JACKSON: Were having a really good time.
Both of our directors of photography are great.
This place that we work does not look like your average TV show.
So, I live that out vicariously through watching this series.
Ryan Murphy is “that youre talking to your friends about it the next day.”
Youve previously said that you and Ryan Murphy had been trying to work together over the years.
What is the closest that you came to working together before this?
What is just wrong timing, or did the project just never completely fit?
JACKSON: There have actually been two projects.
One was seven or eight years ago, and one I cant remember because its been a long time.
Ive known Ryan since back on The WB days, and I always appreciated what he put on camera.
I just like the way that he approaches dialogue.
It is very intentional that his characters talk fast and the scenes keep moving.
Youre not supposed to stop and think on it.
Its just, get the words out and keep it pushing, and I like that.
I like that, as a machine on camera.
That really, really speaks incredibly highly of him.
We basically just laid out on the table how we wanted to approach this, as a cast.
It turns out that particularly Don and I have a very, very similar approach to these things.
And then, its just luck.
Its the piece that you cant program for.
Theres just no way to know if theres going to be chemistry with people on set.
Shes just truly a joy and so insanely talented.
To have her as my leading lady, Im incredibly lucky.
Thats now how we work.We have a very joyful set on purpose.
I dont like to work for misery, and it turns out that none of my co-workers here do.
Ive definitely been on those sets and Ive worked with those people, and life is too short.
I do not want to work like that.
Not everyone is feeling inclined to share.
JACKSON: I feel that too.
We wanna give you everything, but we also wanna tease you a little bit.
The dynamic between Don and I, I love that guy.
Hes a wonderful person to work with.
But also, you dont really get to see that dynamic between two adult males very often on camera.
And so, I agree with you.
I think we should do more and more of that, as much of that as possible.
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