Its finally happening, Bri and Roger fans.
But howmuchwill actually happen?
Thats a good thing because we can plot the characters.
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We knew theyre quite the slow burners, in terms of what the audience sees.
Were quite lucky in that respect.
Shes a very strong character and outwardly strong too, but she doesnt let a lot on.
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Shes very good at hiding her emotions so its very nice this season to see a bit more.
With Brianna and Roger, we see that relationship develop.
RANKIN:You know what is great about it?
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Theres just so much to play.
All of a sudden you have Claire and Brianna on the scene with all the circumstances.
The drama that unfolds with time travel and historical fathers, 18th-century warriors and politics …
I think you get a really profound glimpse of whats going on for him and Bri.
SKELTON:Just how much this whole thing has affected each one individually.
I mean the whole relationship is born from a chaotic revelation so theres just so many elements.
Weve seen in the trailers that you have your first kiss.
RANKIN:Because theres so much going on in their lives, it isnt just a straight-up romantic kiss.
We want to tell a story with that.
Roger is the one person who in this situation makes her feel better.
But then theres almost some guilt there that she pushes him away.
Hes this whole reminder of this hard situation.
Theres so much said in that moment.
Its not just a mutual attraction kiss, it almost a reflex.
RANKIN:Its like it runs really deep, and hopefully we convey that.
SKELTON:Its an apex moment.
I think that kiss is the moment where Bri is saying, You know what?
I do have this love for you but… Bri stands up and leaves.
How do you get along off-camera?SKELTON:We have a lot of fun.
He actually has me in genuine hysterics to the point where my stomach hurts.
Were both a bit geeky and I think we actually have some good laughs, dont we?
Most of the time at my expense, but still funny.
Do you know whats in store for your characters?SKELTON:I do, yeah.
So, Ive read up to book four, Rich has read up to book five, havent you?
RANKIN:Im on five now.
SKELTON:Everything that could happen to a character in season 4 happens to Bri and Roger.
RANKIN:You couldnt foresee the story that unfolds in four!
The story just opens up so much more.
It takes so many new elements and just really broadens the scope of the whole thing.
It becomes much more of an adventure.
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