{"id":27154,"date":"2025-08-27T19:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/27154\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T19:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:33:10","slug":"nikki-rodriguez-on-my-life-with-the-walter-boys-season-two-grief-and-growth-fault-magazine-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/27154\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikki Rodriguez on My Life with the Walter Boys Season Two, Grief and Growth – FAULT Magazine Cover"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday 27th August 2025<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez X FAULT Magazine<\/p>\n

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Photographer \/ Creative Director:<\/strong> Raen Badua<\/a> l Stylist:<\/strong> Savannah Mendoza<\/a> l Makeup:<\/strong> Allan Avenda\u00f1o<\/a> l Hair:<\/strong> Clayton Hawkins<\/a> l Photo Assist:<\/strong> Miles Caliboso<\/a><\/p>\n

Words & Editor In Chief: Miles Holder<\/a><\/p>\n

Following the success of My Life with the Walter Boys season one, Nikki Rodriguez has quickly established herself as one of Netflix\u2019s most compelling rising stars. In the show\u2019s debut, she portrayed a grieving, fiercely independent teenager learning to redefine both family and self in rural Colorado. Now, as we return for season two, we\u2019re poised to continue that emotional journey alongside her. <\/p>\n

With a second season on the way and a third already confirmed, Nikki sits down with FAULT Magazine to reflect on grief, growth, and the weight of expectation and to provide a window into the heart behind her Hollywood ascent.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> We ended season one on that cliffhanger, and now we\u2019re entering season two. We\u2019ve all seen the trailer now, but what I\u2019m really interested in is the headspace we\u2019re rejoining Jackie in this time around.<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> I think Jackie is working through her grief a little bit more this season. In season one, everything was still quite fresh, and she didn\u2019t really know how to deal with anything. She pushed away all of her feelings in every sense and was quite stoic because it was easier than dealing with it at the time.<\/p>\n

This season, she\u2019s more ready to face her feelings and confront the tragic events that happened about a year ago. You see her learning to deal with things and trying to be okay, breaking down in ways she doesn\u2019t expect, and learning to live with it. It gets a little easier, but it\u2019s still very difficult for her.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> And as the actor portraying Jackie, what\u2019s been the biggest change for you this season compared to the last one in terms of your approach to the character?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> This was my first time returning to a character, so it was a little scary at first. There was a bit of time between seasons, and I had to trust that Jackie was still there. Usually, once I put on her clothes, that\u2019s what gets me back into character. I got really fun storylines to explore this season, and I gave it my all\u2014took it one step at a time. It might sound basic, but that\u2019s what I did.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> Is there added pressure this time around? With season one, there was no way to know how fans would react. Now with the success of the first season, there must be added expectations on the characters and performances.<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> Yeah, honestly, I totally feel that pressure. I think it\u2019s normal. But there\u2019s a fine line between letting all that get in your head while filming. It\u2019s not a good place to be in when you\u2019re supposed to be present in the moment. You can\u2019t be thinking about outside pressures or what people are going to say.<\/p>\n

Of course, we want the fans to be happy and enjoy the season, but when I\u2019m filming, I try to be in Jackie\u2019s headspace and in the world of Silver Falls as much as I can. I think that\u2019s a healthier way to approach it.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> Out of interest, did you know when you finished season one that there would be a season two? Or did you find out later?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> No idea. When we wrapped season one, we didn\u2019t even know if anyone would see it. You just don\u2019t know. But I will say, when we were filming it, it felt like a really special show. We had such a great cast and crew\u2014it was an amazing experience, and it felt like something. We were all hoping people would connect with it. The positive reactions have been so sweet, and I couldn\u2019t have asked for anything better. But yeah, that video when we found out about season two was very real!<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> What was the biggest creative challenge for you this time around?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> I think going into season two, the challenge was figuring out how Jackie grows but still stays the same. We\u2019re still watching the same character, but she\u2019s going through changes. Trying not to stray too far from who Jackie is at her core is always a bit of a challenge. Naturally, she\u2019s growing, figuring out her style, and learning who she wants to be\u2014which may or may not be who she thought she wanted to be before.<\/p>\n

That was probably the biggest challenge, but once we got back on set, everything kind of fell into place. We were shooting in the most beautiful locations.<\/p>\n

FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> As a viewer\u2014though I\u2019m not sure if you can even say\u2014are you Team Cole or Team Alex?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> I get this question a lot, and I always say Team Jackie. And I really mean it. I truly root for Jackie. I have a soft spot for her. She makes mistakes and isn\u2019t perfect, but I support wherever her heart goes.<\/p>\n

FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> This one trips people up, but what\u2019s a question no one has asked you about My Life with the Walter Boys that you wish they had?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> I\u2019m not sure it\u2019s a question I haven\u2019t been asked, but I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever really had the chance to explain Jackie\u2019s grief trajectory across the seasons.<\/p>\n

In season one, she was very stoic and closed off\u2014intentionally so. That\u2019s relatable and real. When you\u2019re in a new environment and don\u2019t feel safe or know how to process everything, withdrawing is a natural reaction. I think that\u2019s what you see in season one. And in season two, you get to see more layers of Jackie as she works through everything.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> I\u2019ve noticed your portfolio includes Netflix shows and also a lot of short films. Is it intentional that you choose such different roles?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> Some of it just happened that way. I\u2019ve said this many times, but I never saw myself as Jackie. When I got the audition, I didn\u2019t think I could do it. But I\u2019ve always been drawn to different stories and character types. I\u2019ve wanted to show range and be someone who could portray different characters accurately.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s what drew me to acting: bringing so many different people to life using bits of yourself while building something completely new. It\u2019s such a blessing. I can\u2019t believe I\u2019ve already played so many different characters. It\u2019s wild.<\/p>\n

FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> Is it daunting knowing that your experimental era is playing out in front of a big audience, whereas most people do that behind the scenes?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> It can be, but it\u2019s also such a great place to be. I feel lucky and blessed every day. Of course, I\u2019m a people-pleaser at heart, so I want to make everyone happy \u2013 but I know that\u2019s unrealistic. You have to let go and follow your gut. As long as I\u2019m proud of my work and stand by it, that\u2019s what matters most.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> Are you taking the time to reflect on how far you\u2019ve come, or does it feel like everything\u2019s passing by in a blur?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> Total blur. So much has changed so quickly, and I haven\u2019t had time to process it. I just take it one day at a time. Sometimes I think about how it\u2019ll feel when I look back. It\u2019s crazy, though, I have experiences now that were once on my vision board. That\u2019s insane.<\/p>\n

FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> What\u2019s the best piece of advice you\u2019ve ever received?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> That nothing is permanent. It applies to both the highs and the lows. Everything comes and goes in waves. It\u2019s a reminder I try to hold onto.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> When you look back on your creative journey, what\u2019s been your greatest creative hurdle?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> Structure. Being a creative and working in the arts means every day is different, and I\u2019m very Type A. I want control, but you can\u2019t have it in this career. Learning to let go \u2013 of outcomes, opinions, opportunities\u2014that\u2019s been the biggest challenge.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> Would you say you\u2019re a long-term goals type of creative, or short-term?<\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> Definitely long-term. Eventually, I\u2019d love to direct or try other roles in filmmaking, but right now, I\u2019m enjoying exactly where I am.<\/p>\n

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FAULT Magazine:<\/strong> What is your FAULT? <\/p>\n

Nikki Rodriguez:<\/strong> I\u2019d say my sensitivity. It\u2019s a fault, but it\u2019s also one of my greatest strengths. I feel everything deeply.<\/p>\n

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