Our Colony leading man, Josh Holloway, will be a guest on Harry’a show this afternoon at 2:00 pm EST on FOX. Check your local listings to get the specifics for your area.
We cannot wait to see what Josh has to say about his heroic character Will Bowman and what’s in store for Colony season 2!
Thursday, March 10th, brings a brand new episode of COLONY. We also meet a new character in episode 1.09, Resistance operative and technical guru, Morgan.
Morgan is played by the lovely Thora Birch. You will recognize Ms. Birch from several popular films such as American Beauty and Hocus Pocus.
Thora recently answered press questions on a conference call sponsored by NBC Universal. She gave some interesting insight into her character. So, if you want to get to know Morgan in advance of her COLONY debut, here’s your chance. And be sure to check out the exclusive clip from her first episode at the end of the post.
Here are some excerpts from the call:
Agatha Kasprzak with, Oh So Gray inquires:
You play Morgan, a laidback software engineer with a conscious. How did you prepare for this role?
Thora responds:
So, I don’t have a lot of experience in the whole tech world, but I responded to my character’s determination to have an impact and to make her presence known in one way or another.
And so she’s got – she’s kind of the complete package. She’s got the know-how and she’s got the balls to pull off some amazing stuff.
Mary Powers with TV Geek Talk.com inquires:
Good afternoon and thanks for taking the call. You said that your character is a software engineer. Besides that, what more can you tease about your character and how she’s going to fit in into the overall show, starting in Thursday’s episode?
Thora responds:
Okay, so I’m not 100% completely clued in as my character’s trajectory, either. But she is working on the resistance side of things. She is not a collaborator. She’s definitely a resister.
And her journey is only just starting. Like these two episodes that you’re going to see this coming week and next week, it’s only the beginning.
Mary again:
Okay, so it’s more than just a recurring role? Should we possibly expect to see the character more in…
Thora responds:
No, it is recurring. I have no idea how it’s all going to wind up. But it is a recurring role.
But she’s playing a part in a major operation that kind of wraps up the season really nicely and kind of leaves the audience, you know, really wanting more.
Jorge Solis with MStars News inquires:
Hi. I was wondering, what do you find similar to your character Morgan, and what do you feel are you different from your character?
Thora responds:
So Morgan is a little bit more Type A. She is – you know, she’s got this whole knowledge in a world that I personally don’t share. I don’t share here set of skills.
But, she does have a determination. And she’s very passionate, which is something that I can completely relate to.
Those are certainly some great insights into Morgan!
If you would like to get an advance look at her character in action, click HERE for an Exclusive Sneak Peek of #COLONY 1.09 ‘Zero Day’ from USA Network.
*This post discusses plot lines through the most current episode. This is your friendly warning.
Phyllis. What can we say about Phyllis? We only knew her briefly and never even learned her last name. She was taken too quickly when Broussard was appeared in a ‘Blind Spot’. Yet in that time, she made a huge impact on the series COLONY and its fans.
She was oh so smart and cunning. Just look how she “played” Katie at the Homeland offices. She said just enough to make Katie nervous and unsettled before eventually quietly confronting her at The Yonk. And she used Bram’s tapes to make Will nervous, not an overt threat, but enough to give her the upper hand.
She was compassionate but had the courage to look at the greater good. She suggested that the Resistance could be reckless and do more harm than good. She made tough choices that definitely were not popular.
She was a smooth talker. And I literally mean a soft, smooth orator. I do not believe we ever heard her raise her voice during her arc. Her tone may have become firmer at times, but she never yelled. This keeps people on their toes. It is usually the calmer party in an argument that wins. You cannot argue with someone who does not argue back.
She was committed and motivated. We can see that she took her job very seriously. And now we know why. Her dearly beloved was obviously very ill, possibly from a stroke or ALS, and in need of ongoing care. She refused to let him down.
Think of all the characters in COLONY and what motivates them. I believe these different motivations drive the story to impressive heights and engage viewers all the more.
I hope the storyline continues to address the personal side of each character’s actions and gives us rich back stories to understand their motivations. What better than an intelligent story with heart??
Here’s to Phyllis! Thank you, Kathy Baker, for your insightful portrayal of Phyllis. We are grateful that you deepened the story for us. We are sad to see you go.
But cheers to COLONY for making such wise casting decisions and here’s to Season 1 and now Season 2 as well!
Please be sure to share your thoughts about Phyllis in the comments section.
We have seen images of Carl Weathers in COLONY promo pics. But we do not yet know the context of his role. Fortunately, we now know he will be around for awhile! Mr. Weathers shared the following tweet today sharing that he would be in the next 8 episodes of the new USA Network series after the COLONY pilot.
COLONY pilot broadcast tonight, 10:00PM. You’ve got to WATCH to get context ’cause yours truly will be in the next 8 episodes. #BePeace
— Carl Weathers (@TheCarlWeathers) January 14, 2016
If you have not watched the COLONY yet on early release, be sure to tune in tonight at 10:00 p.m. EST to get on board. The show is quickly gaining a large and loyal following, so don’t miss out!