SOD: Interview with James Scott and Ari Zucker

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SOD: Interview with James Scott and Ari Zucker; Feb 17th issue; Article Summary
Topic Started: Feb 4 2009, 07:57 PM (19,655 Views)
Ellie	Feb 4 2009, 07:57 PM Post #1
Posts: 13,206 Group: Admin Member #431 Joined: October 2, 2007 Twitter ID ellie029	Please link to DR. Note: This is a three-page joint interview with these actors, and I am just highlighting some of the points which I think will be of interest here, based on past topics and discussions. The actors gave a very engaging interview which is very enjoyable to read and covers a variety of topics. It would really be impossible to write a summary which brings across the tone of the interview or all of the points covered. ________________________ SOD asks JS and AZ, "Did you think they were going to go this far with the couple?" JS answers that he's not positive about this, but he and AZ both got the impression that the relationship between EJ and Nicole was originally intended as just "interference", but that "it was just EJ and Sami". However, he says that the producers seemed to like EJ/Nicole more and more based on what he and AZ did on screen. SOD then asks them if there was a particular point in the story where they felt the EJ/Nicole relationship was becoming more than they'd originally thought. Both answered that it was probably the elevator sex, where they realized that Nicole might get pregnant. As JS says, "That in itself is a huge commitment for the characters." He says that he got very enthusiastic feedback from people he met who watched the show. AZ says that even before that, when the characters got drunk together, "I felt that I was able to take it to a place that the producers really enjoyed", and that's where she saw the possibility of the EJ/Nicole relationship becoming more than she'd expected. (JS then says he agrees with her - "we made that stuff seem very sexy.") SOD asks them about whether they have similar work styles, and they both say that they do. Each enjoys working with the other; as AZ says, "we come in with ideas and help each other out... James might come in with something that I didn't see, so I feel like I might get a nice surprise." SOD asks them about the personal appearances they've done together. AZ starts off by saying, "the Sami fans are constantly out there going, 'Your scenes are fine, but we want you with Sami.'" She then laughs and says that she thinks people "really like us together" and that physically she and JS match up height-wise. JS says that he did an appearance where he signed about 200 autographs, and he asked each person, 'Sami or Nicole?' He says he doesn't know the exact numbers, "but it was very close." He continues that this was a surprise to him, given the fact that he and AZ have only worked together for a short time, but "it really speaks to what we were talking about earlier." SOD then asks a few questions which lead to a discussion of the characters' relationship. AZ says that Nicole had never been "truly in love with someone" except for Eric Brady. Nicole was attracted to EJ but thought there would be no way he'd be interested in her. But then when he was, Nicole wanted his love; "She desires to be in love with someone." However, both AZ and JS then say that the "first attraction" between them was because of Sami. AZ says Nicole "wanted to piss [Sami] off", and JS says that "the first reason EJ started taking an interest in Nicole is that it turned Sami purple." SOD asks how Nicole feels about lying to EJ. AZ explains that Nicole feels "absolutely horrible, even though you wouldn't think so". Nicole was obsessed with becoming a mother, "because she's got nothing else good in her life". She is desperate, but she is in love. AZ says that "this is not vindictive, this is not, 'I'm going to get this guy' like Sami. This is truly coming from, in Nicole's eyes, a good place." JS says that he doesn't know what's going to happen in the story: "It'll be somewhere between having his heart just smashed in a million pieces and wanting to absolutely murder her." SOD ends by asking if EJ and Nicole will have a happy Valentine's day. AZ answers, "I do know that we are supposed to have some good times together according to the bigwigs upstairs!"



Liz<3Days	Feb 4 2009, 08:10 PM Post #2
Posts: 7,505 Group: Veteran Member #3,298 Joined: December 30, 2008 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera DAYS	Thanks for typing this up Ellie! JS and AZ always give funny interviews! Liz



Ponz	Feb 4 2009, 08:12 PM Post #3
Posts: 852 Group: Elite Member Member #54 Joined: June 14, 2007	Great interview! Thanks for typing it up, Ellie.



Deleted User	Feb 4 2009, 08:51 PM Post #4
Deleted User	Thanks Ellie You can tell from all their interviews they really like eachother personally and professionally.
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Alligato	Feb 4 2009, 09:33 PM Post #5
Posts: 4,342 Group: Elite Member Member #451 Joined: October 10, 2007	Thanks so much, Ellie, for typing all of that for us! I just love those two and so glad they are so enthusiastic about each other and their story! Yay!



Pudge Goddess	Feb 4 2009, 09:36 PM Post #6
Posts: 51 Group: Members Member #3,184 Joined: November 26, 2008 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of Our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of Our Lives Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera LOST Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Knots Landing	I adore these two together. :cheer: Their fantastic chemistry is the first thing to interest me in a new pairing since Phelle. I just hate where the writing has gone for them the past few months. :frustration: I hope TPTB don't throw Ejole under the bus because it has to be Ejami at all costs, or else. ^o) Nicole and a more-grey EJ (not the present clueless version) are a perfect match IMO, and they're far more interesting and sexy to watch than EJ and the whining, screeching, crybaby Sami. It's encouraging to hear from JS that the fans are split about 50/50 on who they prefer EJ with. Thanks for posting.



aimees76	Feb 4 2009, 10:08 PM Post #7
Posts: 1,948 Group: Elite Member Member #593 Joined: December 6, 2007 Twitter ID AimeeSurette Facebook ID AimeeMSurette YouTube ID aimees76	LOVE IT!!! :D :D :D



cjknick	Feb 4 2009, 10:55 PM Post #8
Posts: 2,186 Group: Elite Member Member #316 Joined: August 31, 2007	Thanks Ellie .... Makes me want to buy a copy of Sod and read the whole article - 3 pages wow!



MelodicAngel	Feb 4 2009, 11:14 PM Post #9
Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #3,433 Joined: February 4, 2009 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of Our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of Our Lives Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera Gossip Girl Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Melrose Place	It's nice to see all the fan above making nice comments about EJ and Nicole! I agree with all of you!



IMissAremid	Feb 4 2009, 11:54 PM Post #10
After all... tomorrow is another day! Posts: 10,728 Group: Veteran Member #20 Joined: June 13, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time 1. DAYS 2. Y&R 3. PASSIONS 4. AW 5. OLTL 6. GH 7. AMC 8. B&B Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera Big Brother Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Dynasty - Beverly Hills, 90210 - Soap	Well if EJ is between having his heart smashed and absolutely wanting to murder her I hope this means we can get smart, ruthless EJ back.



Paxton	Feb 5 2009, 12:18 AM Post #11
Dreaming of a Melanie-free Days Posts: 5,276 Group: Elite Member Member #2,445 Joined: June 24, 2008 Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days Of Our Lives	Thanks for posting, Ellie! :) I was already looking forward to this interview so I appreciate the summary very much! Sounds like a really cute interview.



Nicole Dimera	Feb 5 2009, 12:28 AM Post #12
Posts: 1,378 Group: Elite Member Member #2,876 Joined: September 11, 2008	Thanks sounds good! 3 pages WOW!!



angelbaby19212	Feb 5 2009, 01:32 AM Post #13
Posts: 89 Group: Members Member #2,560 Joined: July 18, 2008 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Passions Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Passions	Thanks for sharing.



Angie79	Feb 5 2009, 01:46 AM Post #14
Royal Reporter Posts: 12,934 Group: Admin Member #42 Joined: June 14, 2007 Twitter ID AngieJ79	IMissAremid Feb 4 2009, 11:54 PM Well if EJ is between having his heart smashed and absolutely wanting to murder her I hope this means we can get smart, ruthless EJ back. Me too! Enough of him being a dumbass, and he really needs his edge back. Thanks, Ellie!



ladyofthelake	Feb 5 2009, 06:55 AM Post #15
Posts: 7,821 Group: Veteran Member #1,765 Joined: January 31, 2008 Twitter ID ladyofthelake60	That was enjoyable. Thanks!



cjknick	Feb 5 2009, 07:36 AM Post #16
Posts: 2,186 Group: Elite Member Member #316 Joined: August 31, 2007	Ellie Feb 4 2009, 07:57 PM SOD ends by asking if EJ and Nicole will have a happy Valentine's day. AZ answers, "I do know that we are supposed to have some good times together according to the bigwigs upstairs!" I suspect that the lovefest that is ejole is about to start on it's down turn.



FanODays	Feb 5 2009, 09:15 AM Post #17
Posts: 730 Group: Elite Member Member #1,687 Joined: January 21, 2008	Nicole reminds me of Sami, doing anything she can to keep the man she wants.



SoapGal1	Feb 5 2009, 09:28 AM Post #18
Posts: 6,055 Group: Elite Member Member #659 Joined: December 20, 2007	IMissAremid Feb 4 2009, 11:54 PM Well if EJ is between having his heart smashed and absolutely wanting to murder her I hope this means we can get smart, ruthless EJ back. From your lips..........................I never thought I'd say this, but this EJ does nothing for me!! I hope we get the smart, witty, ruthless EJ back soon!! Not feeling the love for this couple, tptb made the characters in to totally different people to try to push this story, and it didn't work for me!



ges	Feb 5 2009, 09:52 AM Post #19
Posts: 764 Group: Elite Member Member #1,854 Joined: February 12, 2008	they both make me sick. To think I used to be in love with James Scott. Posted Image



Ponz	Feb 5 2009, 10:14 AM Post #20
Posts: 852 Group: Elite Member Member #54 Joined: June 14, 2007	JANALH Feb 5 2009, 09:28 AM IMissAremid Feb 4 2009, 11:54 PM Well if EJ is between having his heart smashed and absolutely wanting to murder her I hope this means we can get smart, ruthless EJ back. From your lips..........................I never thought I'd say this, but this EJ does nothing for me!! I hope we get the smart, witty, ruthless EJ back soon!! Not feeling the love for this couple, tptb made the characters in to totally different people to try to push this story, and it didn't work for me! In EJ's case, relative to what? He was introduced as the charmer with a dark side, morphed into the town psychopath and was instantly whitewashed into Mr Mom/Caroline Brady's BFF. The phrase "out of character" makes no sense when he/she has had no fixed identity over any prolonged period. "In character" is pretty much whatever the current writer says it is. Edited by Ponz, Feb 5 2009, 10:15 AM.



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