Did a fire claim Jacks life?
The mystery, to be solved later this season, burns bright for now.
We were all aware that people were going to be a little shocked and shaken, says Moore.
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I think theres a collective sigh of relief now that its out in the world.
Even though thats not the full story…. You dont know everything.
The scene was littered with clues on which light will be shed over the course of the season.
What was happening in this familys life at this particular moment in time?
But how the fire started, were they in the house?
All of that remains to be seen and will be answered slowly as the season trickles along.
were not burned.)
What was it like to film Rebeccas episode-ending moment of pain?
It was shot over two different nights in two wildly different locations.
You dont have to get super emotional again, and I was like, Okay.
It will absolutely be worth the wait, she says.
There are emotional ramifications that have already happened onscreen because of this death.
Just the way that somebody passes away absolutely, that episode is going to break peoples hearts.
What is going on here?
Fundamentally who are we, what do we want?
Do I feel resolved or unresolved?
Am I resentful about this my career never started back up again now that the kids are older?
Does Jack give me what I need?
Is he a great father?
Is he a great husband?
We were like, Hold on.
We really need to take a step back and confirm we know what we are doing.'
I actually am tearing up talking about it and thinking about it, Moore says.
It really hit a nerve with me, and my relationship with my mother.
Theyre both to blame in their own ways.
And its so sad.
Theres not a lot of resolution.
This is not a story that can be encapsulated in one episode.
There is a lot to unpack here.
Its really beautiful, and I think its really powerful and it will be super relatable, she continues.
This really hit a nerve, and I told Dan that.
I was like Dan!
And I was like, Yeah me and the rest of America, okay?'
For more on the season premiere and second episode,click herefor a Q&A with Milo Ventimiglia.
Orright herefor all sorts of intel about Jacks death from creator Dan Fogelman.
