VPN: We are back with another interview with one of Jenny Hart's best friends, who plays Mellie Seaver, Jessica Alba. Jessica it's great to have you. So let me start off by saying, you've been on this project since it's first inception. What's that like?
Jessica: It's been a long ride for the show to get to where it is today! I was in the first original Pilot as Mellie and I worked with Felicia Day who was originally going to portray Jenny, but that changed to due scheduling conflicts and then Nina was casted. And after Paul Walker left and we got Cory, I can really be happy to say that I am proud to be the original one left!
Jessica: It's been a long ride for the show to get to where it is today! I was in the first original Pilot as Mellie and I worked with Felicia Day who was originally going to portray Jenny, but that changed to due scheduling conflicts and then Nina was casted. And after Paul Walker left and we got Cory, I can really be happy to say that I am proud to be the original one left!
VPN: Can you tell us what the original incarnation of 'The Path' was like?
Jessica: It really just focused on Jenny, Brian's original plans just focused on her and Mellie and Henry were just there. But as the show started to get re-developed, it really kinda didn't just focus on Jenny but the other characters around her which I feel the show is about. It's like you have all these great characters and you can create these stories that effect them all in one way.
VPN: Now you're entering Season two and your character was involved in a bit of a cliffhanger! What can you tell us about that?
Jessica: Mellie and Chris are kinda in the 'Honeymoon Phase' they're all lovey dovey and Chris proposing, Mellie did not see that coming.
VPN: How's that story line going to play out in the season premiere?
Jessica: In the premiere, we learn weather or not Mellie gave Chris an answer within the first five minutes. I don't want to say anything but it's a great story for the season.
VPN: The second episode of the season, has been spoiled as "Mellie Centric". Care to explain on that?
Jessica: It is a Mellie centric episode! We get to learn a little bit more about Mellie! Her parents come to town and she kinda has a big moment that defines her for the rest of the season and possibly for the rest of the series. Mellie finally learns that she has to stand up and speak out, and there are some repercussions with that and it's very dramatic.
VPN: Is it true that the season is ending with a wedding?
Jessica: My lips a sealed.
VPN: Well Jessica, it's been great talking to you. The Path returns this Fall, Thursdays at 8.
Jessica: It really just focused on Jenny, Brian's original plans just focused on her and Mellie and Henry were just there. But as the show started to get re-developed, it really kinda didn't just focus on Jenny but the other characters around her which I feel the show is about. It's like you have all these great characters and you can create these stories that effect them all in one way.
VPN: Now you're entering Season two and your character was involved in a bit of a cliffhanger! What can you tell us about that?
Jessica: Mellie and Chris are kinda in the 'Honeymoon Phase' they're all lovey dovey and Chris proposing, Mellie did not see that coming.
VPN: How's that story line going to play out in the season premiere?
Jessica: In the premiere, we learn weather or not Mellie gave Chris an answer within the first five minutes. I don't want to say anything but it's a great story for the season.
VPN: The second episode of the season, has been spoiled as "Mellie Centric". Care to explain on that?
Jessica: It is a Mellie centric episode! We get to learn a little bit more about Mellie! Her parents come to town and she kinda has a big moment that defines her for the rest of the season and possibly for the rest of the series. Mellie finally learns that she has to stand up and speak out, and there are some repercussions with that and it's very dramatic.
VPN: Is it true that the season is ending with a wedding?
Jessica: My lips a sealed.
VPN: Well Jessica, it's been great talking to you. The Path returns this Fall, Thursdays at 8.
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