What was that experience like, being part of a major stunt sequence?
MICHELLE RANDOLPH: It was so satisfying to finally have that moment.
Spencer was finally home, and yeah, that was one of my favorite scenes to film.
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In Season 1, it was actually really cool.
So I just learned how to use it when we were on set for Season 2.
There’s so much expected of her, and it’s never acknowledged.
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Even when she’s getting a rabies shot, she’s held down against her own will.
She loses all sense of agency.
She’s expected to act like a woman and treated like a child.
Our windows are being shattered.
What was the mood like on set?
It is a very serious scene, but were you all finding ways to have fun in between filming?
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I love group scenes.
This is the show."
The actress pulled double duty.
The Duttons face a new set of challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.
Was there ever a version of the finale where she did have a scene to really process his death?
RANDOLPH: No, that’s all there was.
For me,I had to invent a lot of my own in-between momentsto go from A to Z.
There were a lot of things to be wrapped up.
RANDOLPH: Honestly, she’s in denial.
It all has happened so fast.
I don’t think much time has passed at all.
I also just think a piece of her is missing.
RANDOLPH: Yeah, no, she’s not.
When I first read it, I was like, “That’s harsh and unrealistic.
Whenever you are able to eventually do that, that’s okay.
Obviously, the news came through aboutLandmancoming back for Season 2.
RANDOLPH: Well, we started filming actually, and this season it’s going to be…
I think people are going to love it as much as they did Season 1.
I’m so excited.
It’s so good to be back.
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