Im not nervous, she tells EW, waiting in video village before her scene.
But when it comes to her character, NAT-turned-fugitive-FBI-agent-turned-fired-FBI-agent Alex Parrish, Chopras alittlemore anxious.
If you thought last season was big, she teases, this season isreallybig.
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How are you feeling about that?
PRIYANKA CHOPRA:I come from features, so in a way its like a new movie.
Last season, to me, was like a giant, really long movie.
Im still playing the same character, so its like doing a sequel to a movie.
At least, she tries, as always.
What can you tell me about the new threat?
Youre surrounded by quite a few new faces, too.
How do you feel about those who wont be back?
Do you miss them?
Im not used to television where people have TV families for 12 years.
This is the longest Ive ever known any cast, which is great.
I made friends for life, even with the ones who are not coming back.
Now to go back to talking about Alex, where is her head this year?
Shes suddenly outside of her comfort zone.
I dont know how Alex is going to do it!
[Sighs dramatically and laughs.]
Ive only read to episode 4 and Im nervous for her!
For her, its, what are the lines she cant cross and what are the lines she should?
Its an incredible place as a character.
Why would she even go for the CIA after everything thats happened with the FBI?
Because shes always been about service.
Speaking of law enforcement,Quanticotackles homeland security and terrorism, topics that have been dominating headlines.
How will this season tackle those timely subjects in season 2?
As for her love life, you mentioned Ryan and Alex as being in a good place this season.
Tell me more about that.
Theyre in a relationship, so Ralex is back.
For the first time in their lives, theyre in a good place where theyre happy.
Thats how the season starts.
People know about them, and their relationship is out in the open, and theres no lying.
You also mentioned how youre more used to doing films.
How has your life changed since doing a connection show, and one in America?
Im in America a lot more than I am at home.
Thats the only change, I guess.
And people who didnt know me are introduced to me.
Entertainment is becoming global, and Im so happy to be a catalyst of that.
With that in mind, how much pressure do you feel going into season 2 to continue to deliver?
I dont feel pressure, because I know our show is a really good show.
People are discovering it around the world, and were fortunate to get so much love around the world.
Im not used to being on television so Ive never had a relationship with an audience like that.
Did you follow critics reactions to season 1?
Would you remind me [what they said]?
I usually dont listen to critics.
[Laughs]
There were critics sayingthe story was too confusing,mainly.
How do you feel about that?
Its a smart show that doesnt spoon-feed you.
If you want a spoon-fed show, thats not us.
[Laughs]
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