Bloggers & Sisters - October 27, 2008

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Luke Macfarlane Interview (Part One)

Hey there, readers, this is your dutiful intern Jeff signing on to 'Bloggers & Sisters' for the first time. Upon wandering onto the fourth floor of Stage 6 in September, I've had the pleasure of leeching onto the talented writing staff of 'Brothers & Sisters,' hoping to retain an ounce of their talent, creativity, and general awesomeness.

Expect great things this season.

Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with Luke Macfarlane, who plays Scotty Wandell, husband of Kevin Walker, and pester him with some questions about his career, his Canadian heritage, and of course, his inclusion in the 'Yummy Yummy Screw' section of Perez Hilton.

Jeff: You're a series regular this season, correct?

Luke: Yes. It's very nice -- as an actor you always want a stable job, so…Brothers & Sisters looks like a pretty stable job.

Jeff: Is this your first series?

Luke: Actually, I was on a series that only lasted a season. On FX, it was called Over There.

Jeff: So, you're from Canada?

Luke: Yes, a place called, London, Ontario. It's about two hours southwest of Toronto. It's a college town…Yeah, it was actually a very good place to be raised.

Jeff: So you started at the beginning of the series?

Luke: I was in the third episode. In the first season, I think I did seven episodes, maybe eight. And then I came back in the second season, and did the same thing. Yeah, lo and behold, it turned into something permanent, which is always really kind of a nice thing. You know, it actually came as a bit of shock.

Jeff: Really?

Luke: Yeah. I was coming back and I was doing some of these episodes and I was still a guest star. I was talking with Matthew and I was like, "Do you know what they have in mind for us?" and he said, "Yeah, I think we're getting married." And I said, "What?"

Jeff: Nice.

Luke: Yeah, the actors are always the last to know.

Jeff: How do you think Scotty's evolved over the last few seasons?

Luke: He's definitely changed a lot. It's interesting with TV because you kind of jump in and you really don't know where the narrative is going to go, so you make bold choices, and you kind of get to tweak as you go along. And unlike with a play script, you don't know where it ends. So yeah, he's definitely changed a lot. I think Scotty's now less concerned with sticking his nose in other people's business. I think he's become more confident in himself.

Jeff: So the wedding episode – you mentioned you were sort of the last to know – how was shooting that?

Luke: Oh, it was really wonderful. It kind of felt like we were doing something big, and it was done with great care from the costumes to the script. I know that David had spoken with someone who had officiated gay marriages, so that the words would be accurate and in line. And it was beautiful, you know. I felt like we all felt like were doing something special.

Luke Macfarlane, as Scotty, says "I Do"

Jeff: And then with Proposition 8…?

Luke: Yeah, it was interesting – that happened after we did it. There was kind of that great synergy that happens when your work is in line with the world. It was very exciting, and continues to be exciting.

Jeff: So have you noticed a lot of the fan reaction to your character?

Luke: I actually try not to pay attention to that stuff. It's always funny when I hear people talk about Scotty, like "Oh Scotty, he's a fan favorite!" So I was like, "Oh, that's nice!" Really, though, from my personal experience I try to stay away from message boards and all that stuff.

Jeff: So you didn't see your photo spread on Perez Hilton on Monday?

Luke: I heard! It's always funny how your friends from high school are the ones who tip you off. I got two e-mails from friends, like, "Hey – you're on Perez Hilton!" I try to stay away. Because you're always going to look, and see all the nice stuff, and then you're going to come across that one line that annihilates you, and you're just going to feel bad for a week. So, I learned my lesson early on.

Jeff: So you have a good working relationship with Matthew Rhys?

Luke: Yeah, very good. I think we both come from theatre backgrounds, so our approach to the material is very similar. Yeah, he's an incredible actor, an incredible guy. I couldn't be happier.

To Be Continued...

-Jeff Bibeau
Writers' Intern

Brothers & Sisters S3E03

"Tug of War"

This is a hurting episode for me. Actually I'd like to write down a lot though, I can't do it now. It's a sort of pain for me.

Kevin: It validates us in the eyes of the client. If for some godforsaken reason someone on this planet does want to love, honor, and cherish a lawyer, we can't be all that bad.
Scotty: Wow, I'm so glad we had our commitment ceremony.
Kevin: I didn't put a ring on your finger for nothing.

At this point, there is nothing to worry about. But later...

Brothers & Sisters S3E01

"Glass Houses"

Before this scene, Scotty & Kevin are alone two of them in Glass Houses, there is a nice conversation.

Scotty: You know what? I'm glad we're hosting this. It's the least we can do after everything your family's done for us.
Kevin: You're so much nicer than I am. You know what? When I make partner, I'm gonna buy you two whales. Moby and Dick.

Of course I know, Scotty is much nicer than Kevin, I mean sometimes he is too much nice.
Arriving of all the Walkers, they get busy, but they find a small calm lovely time.

Scotty: You love it!
Kevin: Love what?
Scotty: Of them being here, hosted by you Mr. I've got a key of fabulous beach house soon to be a partner major LA law farm.
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.Kevin: Don't go to the beach just yet.
Scotty: Why would you haven't mind. Kevin, your family what they spill something.
Kevin: I've already taken care of that.

Scotty leans to Kevin and kisses on the lips. From Scotty's facial expression, it's easy to learn when he starts leaving the room he knows Kevin definitely stops him. I guess he expects more than kiss, of course! I want to watch it more, too.

Brothers & Sisters - Soundbite 301

Recalled (2006)

"Lieutenant Sefton"

Tanner on Tanner (2004)

Stuart DeBarge

Luke is so cute! Especially when he is talking to Alex on the phone after she got upset the day before. While talking he is filming himself, and the facial expression is such adorable.

Brothers & Sisters S2E16

"Prior Commitments"

Scotty: Nora, thank you for everything.
Nora: No, I should be thanking you for making Kevin so happy. And I get another son.

I love Scotty's facial expression when he answers to Nora saying "Okay". The way of expression of Nora is quite good. Actually for me, Nora is always troublesome though, this time she pretty lovely for me. And same time, if you think of what happen to Kevin's visitation of Scotty's folks, you can easily guess Scotty's circumstance as a gay son wasn't happy enough for him, but now he gets a much better understanding mother in low.
And at the wedding, of course the kiss scene is the best, I can't believe they have forgotten to bring rings though. They hold hands each other, face each other, then lean in, and kiss. Also I like the scene where Sarah is in tears. It's a beautiful brother & sister's love.
Then they go back to their flat.

Scotty: Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Kevin: What?
Scotty: Who's gonna carry who across the threshold?
Kevin: We don't have to do that, do we?
Scotty: Oh, if that's the way you feel about it.
Kevin: No, no, no.
Scotty: Oh God, you're heavy!
Kevin: Well, you're not gonna take me all the way to the bedroom?
Scotty: It's funny. It's our first time home as a married couple, and suddenly, I'm not in the mood.
Kevin: Yeah, Tommy warned me that would happen.