Catching Up with Actress Carly Pope
So good, so humble, so dedicated to making this show unique and enjoyed, and SO welcoming to us recruits. I operate pretty keenly on energy, so when that’s all intact, and it is in SPADES here, I’m cruising and smiley.
Dana: What is your favorite part about this role? It seems as if it is a fun character to play?
Carly Pope: There’s a lot that’s unknown about Morgan. That may be the best part…the surprises. Learning and choosing how to shape this woman and really getting to the core of who she is and what she wants despite the cryptic nature of her character. Plus she’s cheeky with her powers. Girl after my own heart.
Dana: Is this your first time playing a character with powers on a show?
Carly Pope: First time with these kinds of powers, yes. My first day on set I teleported and the second day on set I was mastering the romantic side of telekinesis. Here I am trying to floss like I’m a pro since Morgan’s a seasoned “break out,” but really it was my (Carly’s) first rodeo. I felt like Bambi on ice…novice at best!
Dana: Is a supernatural role more difficult to play than a regular role? I would imagine there is much more entailed in that type of role considering possible stunts.
Carly Pope: I think what’s difficult is the extent that your imagination needs to fly and the extent to which you need to believe in the mythology you’re playing. The technical aspects of shooting the effects are always fascinating and always involve long learning curves, at least for me! The trick is turning something like reading someone’s thoughts and moving things (or yourself) with your mind into an everyday simple walk and talk. The challenge is in making the supernatural and paranormal skin feel lived in.
