Warning: This post contains spoilers fromThe Magiciansseason 4 finale.Read at your own risk!
One question has loomed overThe Magicianssince season 4s seventh episode: Who is in the Underworld elevator?
This isThe Magicians,though, so there was obviously another twist waiting for them.
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It was the perfect send-off for a character like Quentin.
How did your exit come about?
Its a beautiful parallel to what we see happenin the books.
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I think its really gorgeous that we managed to pay tribute to the book in that way.
Theres a lot of plot stuff, but the journey of this person needed to feel complete.
John and Sera just finally let everyone know yesterday.
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So after my call you with you, Im going to be contacting everybody else and just saying goodbye.
They were playing it like he died for real.
They just didnt know it was going to be a forever decision.
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This is the scene of Emily at her gravesite.
I was like, Oh my god, I finally get to play Emily.
What did you make of that beat?
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I think thats a real question.
Shooting that scene was really, really extremely difficult and emotionally tumultuous.
I felt like I was on fire when I was shooting that scene.
In episode 12, you delivered this powerful monologue about Quentins anger toward Fillory.
To finally pop the cap on that bottle was really important and really fun to do as an actor.
It was more of an emotional memory.
I dont know if its part of the anger.
But Quentin asking Eliot that, Why dont we give this a shot?
I think the actual memories began to very quickly disappear.
I dont know if its something theyre constantly living with.
Were you actively trying to convey that shift this season?Yeah.
Then, I sped up that process because of that entire lifetime.
How could you be the same after that?
I felt that was a clear way of communicating that change.
Throughout season 4, you see Quentins determination to save Eliot in the face of just impossible odds.
I dont think he could vocalize why, but I think that lifetime is the reason why.
If the characters had sat him down and said, We have to let this go.
Its not going to work.
Quentin and Alice also repaired their relationship this season, too.
How did you feel about where we left things with them?I appreciated what they did with it.
The Magiciansis an insane show.
I definitely feel like Im prepared for anything.
Whats next for you?I just finished shooting a fun little role in the new Charlie Kauffman film.
So hopefully doing more that and getting back into theater out here in New York.
Its nice to be home.
My dogs are excited that I am here and maybe do some Broadway.
Well see what happens.
The Magicianswas renewed for a fifth season on Syfy.
