Eric Millegan Interview

The TV Addict did an interview with Eric Millegan who playes Zack Addy on bones. Here’s an excerpt:

Obviously there are enormous differences between theatre and television. Do you have a preference?

I like them both. With theatre, you can’t mess up. Well you can, but you just start over again or keep going. On television it’s easier, you just re-shoot the scene. With singing, you always have to ensure your voice is warmed up and you’re caring for your voice. I don’t have to worry about singing so much on BONES.

When I first went from musical theatre to television I thought, “WOW, it’s so much easier.” But as the seasons wear on, the show gets harder and harder. Obviously TV pays me a lot more, which is nice. But they both have their demands and challenges and I embrace them both.

Has it been challenging to play the same character for three seasons?

Yeah, it’s a challenge. The show becomes a formula. You know your part on the show and sometimes you just want to break out and play a different character. But that’s what a hiatus is for. Between season 1 and 2 I shot a movie. I did an operetta during the Christmas break last season and this season I’m hoping to put together a Cabaret.

Where would you like to see your character go this season?

I’d love for Zack to get a love interest. But I don’t know if the writers are ever going to go in that direction. But I think the audience wants it, so we’ll have to see how long the writers can hold off on that.

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