WHO WHAT WEAR: What was your first impression of Abby was when you first read the script?

MARGARITA LEVIEVA: The thing that drew me to her immediately was just her ferociousness, precariousness, intelligence, bravery, and this wise-beyond-her-years, soulful mentality. It’s really exciting to play a woman who’s not dependent on anyone, is seeking her own way, and who’s also finding her own voice. I saw Abby as a pioneer even though she’s really young in the first season of the show.

WWW:  Was there anything that really surprised you about her?

ML: I think the surprises were that I sometimes find myself falling into a one dimensional point of view thinking that well, if she’s really smart then how free is she sexually? or if she’s really independent what is her relationship to men? Unfortunately in film and TV, when the writing is not great, characters tend to get one dimensional. You have the stereotypes—the “pretty girlfriend” or “quirky best friend” or “bitchy villain”—and if the writing is not good, all the audience gets in one side of the character. One of the reasons I was so drawn to this project was the writing was so deep and honest and really provided a landscape where a full-fledged complicated woman could come to life in a way that explored all aspects of one’s personality.

WWW: Getting into costume is a huge step of getting into character. So, how would you personally describe Abby’s style?

ML: She grew up in Connecticut and this is her first time living in New York. As we move through the show we find out this is her first time living amongst these colorful, vibrant, unique personality types in Times Square. But starting out, I think Abby’s style is a bit more conservative and classic—even within the ‘70s style she finds a classic way of being. She’s not really flamboyant or outrageous in any way as far as her fashion goes—people really pushed the boundaries in that time and I think Abby is still playing it safe. At the same time, I didn’t want her to be so colored by her fashion. I don’t think she really speaks through her clothes.

WWW: Will we see her step out in something different then, as the season goes on? 

ML: As far as fashion goes, there will definitely be more risks after the third episode, and more risks from Abby going against the grain and going against some of the things she’s been so adamantly speaking out about. Even in the third episode, when she takes the job in the bar after she’s in the pilot speaking to Vincent about not being objectified, not being one of the girls that gets into a bodysuit. At the end of episode three, you see her in a body suit. Season two will be an interesting time to find where Abby lands with all of that because we are seven years later [into the script]. I’m looking forward to that.

 

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