Ryan Eggold and Eloise Mumford are being sought after by one of the most iconic detectives in literature for different reasons in Cross. Having first played one of the lead roles on The CW’s 90210 sequel program, Eggold later found success starring on NBC The black list and co-leading its short-lived spinoff, Redemptionat the same time that he landed a major role in Spike Lee’s film Black Klansman around the same time. Most recently, Eggold won acclaim leading the cast of the medical drama New Amsterdamwhile also directing three episodes before wrapping in 2023.
Like Eggold, Mumford found early success in the world of television with his starring roles on the Fox crime drama. Lone Star and ABC The Rivera found footage horror show from the creator of Paranormal Activity franchise and produced by Jason Blum before Blumhouse fame. Since then, Mumford has found success on both the big and small screens, including the recurring role of Hope in Chicago Firestarring Disney+ The right thing adaptation and playing Kate in Fifty Shades film trilogy.
Eggold stars in Cross Season 1 as Ed Ramsey, a member of Washington DC’s elite who is also the perpetrator of a series of murders in the area, being labeled the Fanboy Killer. Mumford, on the other hand, plays Shannon Witmer, a woman who was captured by Ramsey and, unlike his other victims, is often the butt of the killer’s pranks during her captivity. While their relationship remains fraught with tension, Shannon continues to try to find a way to escape, while the titular detective races against time to find a way to bring Fanboy to justice.
In honor of the show’s release, Screen speech interviewed Ryan Eggold and Eloise Mumford to discuss Cross Season 1, how the first captured the “delicate nature“of his villainous character, how the latter sought to imbue a sense of resilience and strength in what could have been a routine victim, and how Eggold was surprised to watch Mumford’s performance during filming.
Eggold wanted to look”Beyond what we all know“About serial killers
“…finding that light in his darkness was so much fun…”
Screen Rant: I love this show. It’s absolutely incredible, it’s perfect for long-time Alex Cross fans and true crime fans alike. Ryan, first question for you, I fell in love with New AmsterdamIt’s Dr. Max Goodwin, and here we are. Ed Ramsey is very different, but he uses his charm to attract people. Ed Ramsey is nicknamed the Fanboy Killer. Can you talk about the nuances you wanted to bring to Fanboy Killer?
Ryan Eggold: Of course. Well, besides what we all know about popular serial killers like Ted Bundy or Dahmer or people like that, what I liked about Ramsey, in terms of playing him as a killer and stuff, was his attention to detail, his meticulousness. There was a kind of delicate nature to him at times, and there was a beautiful intimacy here to explore with Eloise, where they’re alone in a basement, or wherever they are, and just these two being really honest with each other, even though it’s In this circumstance, not ideal. [Laughs] But finding that light in the darkness was so much fun, and playing with those colors is almost scarier.
Mumford found “Incredibly important“Pending”Justice“To Shannon
“…they allowed Shannon to be more than a victim.”
Now, Eloise, you play Shannon, who experiences a horrific situation as she is catfished and kidnapped, but maintains this remarkable strength throughout the ordeal. Can you talk about your approach to this aspect of Shannon’s character and what message you have for viewers to learn from her resilience?
Eloise Mumford: Thank you. Yes, it was extremely important for me to do justice to her, and also to do justice to the people who suffered tremendously horrible situations like this, where all you do is fight for your life, fight to survive in an unimaginable situation. So with that, it all started with writing, honestly. Ben Watkins, who created the show, and the rest of the writers allowed Shannon to be more than a victim.
They allowed her to be a real person, and I think that gives the story real stakes and makes it even scarier. I thought a lot about the seven stages of grief and the layers of her journey, so that every time you saw her, she was going through something different, like you would, I imagine, in a situation where you are in complete captivity. , and you’re just trying to survive. So I hope the public learns that you do what you need to do.
Ryan Eggold: And yes, I just want to say, as an observer of his performance, it was fascinating to see this character and this actor act to retain the last shreds of humanity in the midst of a situation that would turn anyone into a wild animal trying to survive. And watching you play, trying to maintain those elements of humanity, was fascinating to watch. And then, still maintaining the struggle of “How do I get out of this?”, and “What tactics do you use today to play against this guy?”
Eloise Mumford: Yes, and in the pain, I thought, especially at the end, a lot about what I would miss in this world if I died, because she knows very well that this is going to happen. So, in a strange way, it became a kind of meditation on the beauty of our world, of our lives. And so, yes, I hope that people, in the series in general, understand that it’s an emotional and breathtaking journey, but also that it’s based on tremendous humanity and heart.
On Cross
Starring Aldis Hodge, Cross is a crime thriller series that follows ALEX CROSS, a decorated DC homicide detective and forensic psychologist who faces a sadistic serial killer who leaves a series of bodies scattered across the city. As Alex and his partner, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), track this killer, a mysterious threat from Cross’ past appears, aiming to destroy what he has done to keep his family, his career and his life together. Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal and Johnny Ray Gill also star; Ben Watkins serves as showrunner.
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