In\u00a0Countdown, when an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles) is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate.<\/p>\n
However,\u00a0the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.<\/p>\n
Earlier this week, we sat down with\u00a0Countdown\u00a0showrunner Derek Haas and stars Jensen Ackles (The Boys), Eric Dane (Euphoria), Jessica Camacho (Watchmen), Violett Beane (The Flash), Elliot Knight (The Boys), and Uli Latukefu (Young Rock).<\/p>\n
In our latest interview, we catch up with Jessica and Violett to learn more about their roles as\u00a0Amber Oliveras and Evan Shepherd. Both are pivotal parts of this task force, with Oliveras in the field and Shepherd providing tech support.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of course, Countdown isn’t the first time these two have been part of a team; as Gypsy and Jesse Quick, they were part of “Team Flash,” and tell us here how that prepared them for their new Prime Video series. We also hear from Jessica and Violett on what to expect from their characters.<\/p>\n
You can watch the full interview in the player below.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica, Amber gets a very violent, badass introduction, but how helpful was that in establishing the character and the toughness we see from her when she clashes with Jensen\u2019s character, and generally as the series progresses?<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Jessica: <\/strong>Extremely. I mean, the fact that\u2019s how we met her –\u00a0<\/p>\n
Violett: <\/strong>It\u2019s the coolest way. You\u2019re like, \u2018I\u2019d follow her anywhere.\u2019<\/p>\n
Jessica:<\/strong> It really is. And exactly, that woman is a powerhouse. It also informed me so much about who she is in order to be able to withstand these kinds of circumstances just as a side effect of what she does for a living. This is not a one-off experience. You see that she\u2019s not very shakes after it. She comes face to face with a lot of ugly stuff in the world. A lot of violence and real stakes that, for most of us, is the stuff of nightmares. That\u2019s this woman\u2019s world. What kind of grit, what kind of faith in yourself, what kind of confidence, and how deep is your sense of purpose to have to show up for that willingly and be able to survive it? That\u2019s so fascinating to m,e and it told me so much about her right off the bat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Violett, Evan is the brains of this strike force, thanks to her tech skills. What did you enjoy about exploring what she brings to the table as part of this team?<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Violett: <\/strong>Yeah, it\u2019s obviously so important to show how smart women are. We know that they are, but they\u2019re underrepresented in film and television, so it\u2019s so cool to be able to do that and show little girls out there, \u2018Hey, you can do this job too. And you can rise all the way to the top if that\u2019s what you want. And I think what\u2019s fun with Evan is showing how she finds her voice. She shows up, she\u2019s this rookie, and doesn\u2019t know when to keep her mouth shut and when to say the right thing, and she picks up pretty quickly, but it will be interesting to see how that progresses over the course.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n You both starred in The Flash; this is a very different world, but did being part of Team Flash help prepare you for the dynamics we see explored in this task force?<\/strong><\/p>\n Jessica:<\/strong> Absolutely! I played Gypsy in The Flash. That\u2019s another strong, self-aware woman. And yet she\u2019s not any one thing. She\u2019s trong and she\u2019s also a lover and she\u2019s got these dynamics at play and this softness to her. We get to discover that in Oliveras as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n Violett:<\/strong> We were kicking butt then, we\u2019re kicking but now. It\u2019s great.<\/p>\n Jessica: <\/strong>That\u2019s true!<\/p>\n Violett:<\/strong> We\u2019re a team again. The crossover we didn\u2019t know we needed! [Laughs]<\/p>\n Every second counts. Countdown, a new original series, premieres June 25.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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