PLAYING TATE
Peters counts himself lucky for landing the part on ‘American Horror Story’ and was immediately intrigued by Tate. He said:
‘I thought the character was really cool because on the break down it said you never know if he’s gonna kiss or kill you. I’ve tried to make that sort of the spine of the character. It’s been a fun character to play.’
We talked about how a sociopathic monster can also seem vulnerable and sympathetic. Peters said:
‘I think what it is, is that they write him as a nice guy. A nice, sort of normal, charming guy who has feelings that can get hurt easily and he’s just sort of a very human character and he’s written that way. And then what happens is, they have that guy, kill people and do evil things. So that you sympathize with him and care about him and really feel for him and then at the same time his actions, they’re confusing, they’re conflicting because he’s doing the evil things – his demonic things… It's very well written. It’s really the writing I think.’
Peters channels Tate’s broad range of emotions – from murderous rage to heavy streams of tears, by drawing from life experiences. He said:
‘What really gets me upset is that I’m out here and most of my family is in St. Louis. My dad’s in Michigan working. And to do this whole dream, I sort of came out to California and my mom offered to come out with me and that was amazing. But, it’s been a pretty selfish dream and when I really think back and look at it, it’s just kind of sad. They didn't get divorced, but they lived in different cities for a good portion of their marriage, like 5 years. It's kind of like, I’m responsible for that. That there, you can channel the guilt. And then the sort of loss of being able to go over to your mother’s house for dinner and that’s sad.
Most of its drawn from life experience. But then to get into the whole rage and the longing for Violet...a lot of that is through imagination. I just sort of imagine being in love with Violet and remember bad break ups and stuff and that was very sad. It’s easy if you really concentrate on it. The hard part is wanting to concentrate on that stuff. It’s been a helluva learning experience and I’ve learned a lot about having to get emotional and that’s been really nice. I’m excited to do a comedy, though after this.' (Laughs)
He really enjoys doing the fight scenes and action sequences to offset dialogue. A couple of his favorites were in last week's episode.
‘Where I got my ass kicked by Teddy [Sears], that was awesome, I loved doing that. And, when I got to kill the exterminator that was pretty cool too; you've just gotta go crazy, channel some rage and let it all out in a safe way, it’s pretty awesome doing all those things.’
TATE AND VIOLET'S FATE
'AHS' fans are drawn to Tate and Violet's intense and controversial relationship. Facebook and Twitter pages have been created in their honor. Constant debates swirl around Tate’s motives for his horrific actions and his true intentions toward Violet. In last week’s episode, Violet learns Tate raped her mother. In a standout scene for both actors, Violet screams at Tate ‘Go away!’ He pleads with her, confused by her list of his dark deeds, and says he's changed.
Where do Tate and Violet go from here? Peters said:
‘You’ll find out in the next episode, definitely. And where we go from there is purely up to Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and the rest of the writing staff. I’m not really sure what they’re gonna do, but, I know it’s gonna be amazing. I’m hoping that they somehow can work it out. I mean, if you really look at it, they’re both stuck in this house together forever. So, I’m hoping at some point she’s gonna forgive him. But who knows what can happen.’
And, has Tate really changed? Peters thinks so:
‘I think he has changed. I think Violet definitely did change him. I think it was done a little bit too late for her. I think he’s redeemable, he just has to continue on the path and it’s gonna be a really long path before he’s a wholesome boy. It’s not gonna be anytime soon. We’re talking a century or so he’s got before he can really round out all the kinks that’s gone wrong with him.’
RYAN MURPHY, BRAD FALCHUK AND THE CAST
Peters loved working with the entire AHS cast and crew. He described how Creator Ryan Murphy works, and recounted Murphy's 'preview' of the Halloween episode:
‘He’s kind of a genius. He visualizes what he wants to see in the show and when he was directing us in the pilot, he made things up on the spot. He’s got an idea of how he wants the show to feel and look and just sort of throws it out impulsively. And if something doesn’t feel right, he’s like no – that’s not right, let’s make it more messed up. Let’s make this thing a little weirder, more creepy. He’s always saying, isn’t that creepy? I just wrote this creepy Halloween episode and all the kids you shot are coming back creepin' on you and you sort of have a nervous breakdown and he’s all excited about it. And I’m like, 'Yeah, that sounds crazy man!' and in the back of my mind I’m thinking, crap, I’ve gotta have a nervous breakdown!'
He tried to pump AHS Co-Creator, Brad Falchuk for show details:
'Brad’s a good guy too, he’ll come to set and I’m like: ‘Brad, tell me what’s going on with the show! Give me some backstory, give me some insight into what’s gonna happen. And he’d give little hints about what’s going on. They were both really nice to work with.’
He credits the entire cast for being supportive and ‘willing to play in this creepy reality we’ve created.’ Oscar winner and recent Golden Globe/SAG nominee Jessica Lange plays Constance Langdon, Tate’s mother. Peters talked about working with Lange and his other co-stars, saying:
‘It’s been amazing working with her. She’s a fantastic actress. I think she’s very seasoned and I think that she’s very good and just sort of really brings you into the moment of the scene and it’s very good.
I also really like working with Dylan, who is a fantastic actor and just really gets in there and gives it his all and makes everything very believable. And I believe him as a shrink. He’s got a very good way of speaking that sort of makes me believe that he is Ben Harmon and I really appreciate that when we’re doing all our scenes.
Of course Taissa is fantastic, she’s such a sweetheart. It’s not hard to look like you’re in love with her, you know? She’s fantastic. Kate Mara is really fantastic, I love working with her. She’s a sweetheart. And Zachary Quinto he’s really good. He’s got this great tone of voice, that’s creepy but soothing all at the same time. It’s really kind of amazing how he does that.'
SEASON 2, THE BABIES AND THE SEASON FINALE
Season 2 cast information has not yet been confirmed. Peters said:
‘Next season, I don’t know when it starts. We don’t even know if we’re in it. It could be a whole new cast, it could be the same people, we don’t know.’
Vivien's babies are here and Hayden, Chad, Patrick and Constance all want them. Norah takes the first (presumably dead) baby away. Will the finale tell us their fate? Peters said:
‘It does give you a little taste of what’s to come, I think. And it sort of gives you a good idea of what direction these kids are headed in the next episode, which is pretty cool. Hopefully next season they’ll elaborate on that.’
We know going into tomorrow's finale that Vivien’s dead, Violet and Tate are split and Constance is vying for her grandchild. Previews show Ben freaking out in a corner holding a gun.
WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT...
Peters didn't divulge specific events, but it does sound like we need to brace ourselves. He said:
‘It’s definitely going to be shocking. You’re thrown a few twists and turns and you really do not know what’s gonna happen. You’ve gotta pay attention and make sure all the lights are off, because it’s a scary one.'
Tenía que hacerlo. Sorry. Es que es muy tierno...! ♥
xo-
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Peters counts himself lucky for landing the part on ‘American Horror Story’ and was immediately intrigued by Tate. He said:
‘I thought the character was really cool because on the break down it said you never know if he’s gonna kiss or kill you. I’ve tried to make that sort of the spine of the character. It’s been a fun character to play.’
We talked about how a sociopathic monster can also seem vulnerable and sympathetic. Peters said:
‘I think what it is, is that they write him as a nice guy. A nice, sort of normal, charming guy who has feelings that can get hurt easily and he’s just sort of a very human character and he’s written that way. And then what happens is, they have that guy, kill people and do evil things. So that you sympathize with him and care about him and really feel for him and then at the same time his actions, they’re confusing, they’re conflicting because he’s doing the evil things – his demonic things… It's very well written. It’s really the writing I think.’
Peters channels Tate’s broad range of emotions – from murderous rage to heavy streams of tears, by drawing from life experiences. He said:
‘What really gets me upset is that I’m out here and most of my family is in St. Louis. My dad’s in Michigan working. And to do this whole dream, I sort of came out to California and my mom offered to come out with me and that was amazing. But, it’s been a pretty selfish dream and when I really think back and look at it, it’s just kind of sad. They didn't get divorced, but they lived in different cities for a good portion of their marriage, like 5 years. It's kind of like, I’m responsible for that. That there, you can channel the guilt. And then the sort of loss of being able to go over to your mother’s house for dinner and that’s sad.
Most of its drawn from life experience. But then to get into the whole rage and the longing for Violet...a lot of that is through imagination. I just sort of imagine being in love with Violet and remember bad break ups and stuff and that was very sad. It’s easy if you really concentrate on it. The hard part is wanting to concentrate on that stuff. It’s been a helluva learning experience and I’ve learned a lot about having to get emotional and that’s been really nice. I’m excited to do a comedy, though after this.' (Laughs)
He really enjoys doing the fight scenes and action sequences to offset dialogue. A couple of his favorites were in last week's episode.
‘Where I got my ass kicked by Teddy [Sears], that was awesome, I loved doing that. And, when I got to kill the exterminator that was pretty cool too; you've just gotta go crazy, channel some rage and let it all out in a safe way, it’s pretty awesome doing all those things.’
TATE AND VIOLET'S FATE
'AHS' fans are drawn to Tate and Violet's intense and controversial relationship. Facebook and Twitter pages have been created in their honor. Constant debates swirl around Tate’s motives for his horrific actions and his true intentions toward Violet. In last week’s episode, Violet learns Tate raped her mother. In a standout scene for both actors, Violet screams at Tate ‘Go away!’ He pleads with her, confused by her list of his dark deeds, and says he's changed.
Where do Tate and Violet go from here? Peters said:
‘You’ll find out in the next episode, definitely. And where we go from there is purely up to Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and the rest of the writing staff. I’m not really sure what they’re gonna do, but, I know it’s gonna be amazing. I’m hoping that they somehow can work it out. I mean, if you really look at it, they’re both stuck in this house together forever. So, I’m hoping at some point she’s gonna forgive him. But who knows what can happen.’
And, has Tate really changed? Peters thinks so:
‘I think he has changed. I think Violet definitely did change him. I think it was done a little bit too late for her. I think he’s redeemable, he just has to continue on the path and it’s gonna be a really long path before he’s a wholesome boy. It’s not gonna be anytime soon. We’re talking a century or so he’s got before he can really round out all the kinks that’s gone wrong with him.’
RYAN MURPHY, BRAD FALCHUK AND THE CAST
Peters loved working with the entire AHS cast and crew. He described how Creator Ryan Murphy works, and recounted Murphy's 'preview' of the Halloween episode:
‘He’s kind of a genius. He visualizes what he wants to see in the show and when he was directing us in the pilot, he made things up on the spot. He’s got an idea of how he wants the show to feel and look and just sort of throws it out impulsively. And if something doesn’t feel right, he’s like no – that’s not right, let’s make it more messed up. Let’s make this thing a little weirder, more creepy. He’s always saying, isn’t that creepy? I just wrote this creepy Halloween episode and all the kids you shot are coming back creepin' on you and you sort of have a nervous breakdown and he’s all excited about it. And I’m like, 'Yeah, that sounds crazy man!' and in the back of my mind I’m thinking, crap, I’ve gotta have a nervous breakdown!'
He tried to pump AHS Co-Creator, Brad Falchuk for show details:
'Brad’s a good guy too, he’ll come to set and I’m like: ‘Brad, tell me what’s going on with the show! Give me some backstory, give me some insight into what’s gonna happen. And he’d give little hints about what’s going on. They were both really nice to work with.’
He credits the entire cast for being supportive and ‘willing to play in this creepy reality we’ve created.’ Oscar winner and recent Golden Globe/SAG nominee Jessica Lange plays Constance Langdon, Tate’s mother. Peters talked about working with Lange and his other co-stars, saying:
‘It’s been amazing working with her. She’s a fantastic actress. I think she’s very seasoned and I think that she’s very good and just sort of really brings you into the moment of the scene and it’s very good.
I also really like working with Dylan, who is a fantastic actor and just really gets in there and gives it his all and makes everything very believable. And I believe him as a shrink. He’s got a very good way of speaking that sort of makes me believe that he is Ben Harmon and I really appreciate that when we’re doing all our scenes.
Of course Taissa is fantastic, she’s such a sweetheart. It’s not hard to look like you’re in love with her, you know? She’s fantastic. Kate Mara is really fantastic, I love working with her. She’s a sweetheart. And Zachary Quinto he’s really good. He’s got this great tone of voice, that’s creepy but soothing all at the same time. It’s really kind of amazing how he does that.'
SEASON 2, THE BABIES AND THE SEASON FINALE
Season 2 cast information has not yet been confirmed. Peters said:
‘Next season, I don’t know when it starts. We don’t even know if we’re in it. It could be a whole new cast, it could be the same people, we don’t know.’
Vivien's babies are here and Hayden, Chad, Patrick and Constance all want them. Norah takes the first (presumably dead) baby away. Will the finale tell us their fate? Peters said:
‘It does give you a little taste of what’s to come, I think. And it sort of gives you a good idea of what direction these kids are headed in the next episode, which is pretty cool. Hopefully next season they’ll elaborate on that.’
We know going into tomorrow's finale that Vivien’s dead, Violet and Tate are split and Constance is vying for her grandchild. Previews show Ben freaking out in a corner holding a gun.
WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT...
Peters didn't divulge specific events, but it does sound like we need to brace ourselves. He said:
‘It’s definitely going to be shocking. You’re thrown a few twists and turns and you really do not know what’s gonna happen. You’ve gotta pay attention and make sure all the lights are off, because it’s a scary one.'
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Tenía que hacerlo. Sorry. Es que es muy tierno...! ♥
xo-
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