Mastering the Transformation: Adapting ABC's Will Trent Series
Step into the world of crime and suspense with ABC's gripping drama series, Will Trent, crafted by the brilliant mind of Karin Slaughter. Meet the stellar cast bringing these characters to life: Ramón Rodríguez, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja Sohn, and more. Immerse yourself in the twists and turns of Will Trent Season 2, now available for streaming on ABC!
Will Trent Cast:
Ramón Rodríguez, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja Sohn, Erika Christensen, Jennifer Morrison, Brandon Stanley, Kevin Daniels, Todd Allen Durkin and Isaiah Stratton
Stream Will Trent Season 2 now on ABC and Hulu!
Will Trent Cast:
Ramón Rodríguez, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja Sohn, Erika Christensen, Jennifer Morrison, Brandon Stanley, Kevin Daniels, Todd Allen Durkin and Isaiah Stratton
Stream Will Trent Season 2 now on ABC and Hulu!
Transcript
00:00 The things that the actors have brought to these roles is just amazing.
00:04 And I, as the person who created these characters and who see them in my head,
00:09 think that they've done an exceptional job.
00:11 What is happening? Are you writing a book about me?
00:13 No, I'm just asking questions, trying to get to know you.
00:15 The books are the books and they're amazing, and the series is the series.
00:18 They're separate. Even me casting me as Will Trent is different.
00:22 You know, there's something so thoughtful and watchful about that character.
00:25 You have to find somebody who you want to watch think.
00:28 And that quality is really hard to find.
00:31 You know, Ramon is just right there with Will's personality.
00:35 The little smile he has that says,
00:38 "Okay, he's saying one thing, but he's thinking the other,
00:40 and he's going to catch this bad person."
00:43 He's cleaning something up, which means he's making mistakes,
00:46 which means I'm going to catch him.
00:47 Ramon and I go way back, and that really helps to have all of that history already there
00:54 when you're playing characters who have such a history.
00:57 Oh! There we go!
01:01 This is going to take all night, ladies. He's wearing the French cuffs.
01:05 Don't worry. This is stage 120.
01:07 We've jumped around on all the books.
01:08 It was kind of cool to see that evolution of fans of the books go,
01:11 "Wait a minute," and then go, "Oh, I like it. I like what they're doing with it."
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