Jack ‘HRG’ Coleman interview - spoilers for episode 1.17
The TV Addict did a great job wringing out some spoilers from Jack Coleman, who plays Mr. ‘HRG’ Bennet. They talk about Claire, his motives, and on speaking Japanese (!).
Some of his answers-
- On finding the perfect ‘Horn-Rimmed Glasses -
Beyond fact that they make me look like my father, it was nice to find the pair that felt right. The glasses do half the work. It’s amazing how much something like that helps me, as an actor, to become the character
- On Mr. Bennet’s love for Claire-bear -
There’s no doubt in my mind that the feelings HRG has towards Claire are genuine — and that they’re feelings that he’s tried to sublimate. He doesn’t want to be beholden to emotions and family, but he’s human and can’t just forget about his family connections.
- On how Mr. Bennet justifies his actions -
HRG sees himself as working for the greater good. Taking on a job that’s dirty, but has to be done. I think it’s sort of the same way that people can justify doing all kinds of things in their personal and professional lives. Unfortunately though, his ability to separate his personal and professional life is about to end.
(spoiler**) In episode 17 there are a lot of big payoffs. We’ll learn a lot more about HRG’s back-story. We’ll flash back to see how HRG started in the company and how he came into possession of Claire. HRG will really have to make a decision and when he does, he takes a stand and it leaves viewers with a very, very, dramatic conclusion.
In the episode viewers will also get a better look into how the whole ‘memory erase’ works. Knowing that you can be discovered, yet still cover your tracks is a very addicting power (providing the Haitian is available of course!).
- On adopting Claire as being part of his ‘mission’, and his interest in her real mom -
HRG took the job and then came into Claire. Episode 17 will show us how it happened and will lead HRG to make a choice that will change everything.
I can tell you Claire’s mom was already a person of interest for HRG prior to the fire (that ‘killed’ Claire and her mom).
- On being a bad guy -
I’ve certainly been set up as the ‘bad guy.’ But I think in future episodes, there’s going to be light shed on both his motivation and his loyalty. Future episodes will certainly broaden everyone’s understanding of who HRG is and what he’s trying to do. In some ways he’ll be more sympathetic, in other ways more horrific.
I love the ambiguity, it’s what makes the character so interesting. The question I’m asked all the time is whether HRG is good or bad. Viewers want to know, to pigeon hole you, to figure out who you are and what you are. The fact is, HRG’s both good and bad and that’s what makes him so fascinating. People can do horrible things and come home and still love their children. Most of us live in a gray area, and it’s what makes HRG so tough to play.
- On the most challenging scene he’s done -
(spoiler hint**) Without giving too much away, probably doing a scene in Japanese — that was challenging. It took quite a bit of time to do and when I saw I’d have a page and a half of dialogue in Japanese, well that got my attention quickly!
More tidbits at The TV Addict about HRG’s first name and his Haitian friend.
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