Cara Gee & Keon Alexander Exclusive Interview - THE EXPANSE (2021)

JoBlo.com sits down with Cara Gee and Keon Alexander to discuss the 6th season of THE EXPANSE (2021), the art of making profanity sound elegant, the type of research she put into the role, how she views her characters actions and intentions, and more!!
PLOT: The sixth and final season of The Expanse picks up with the solar system at war, as Marco Inaros and his Free Navy continue to launch devastating asteroid attacks on Earth and Mars. As the tensions of war and shared loss threaten to pull the crew of the Rocinante apart, Chrisjen Avasarala makes a bold move and sends former Martian Marine Bobbie Draper on a secret mission that could turn the tide of the conflict. Meanwhile, in the Belt, Drummer and what’s left of her family are on the run after betraying Marco. And on a distant planet beyond the Rings, a new power begins to rise.
CAST: Wes Chatham, Steven Strat, Dominique Tipper, Shohreh Aghdashloo
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[@thephilosopher7173]

Cara Gee's Drummer is imo, the best character of the series by far!

[@gmmonomotapa2889]

Drummer vs Amos?????🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@jonc8074]

unpopular opinion: Maneo is the most memorable character from the whole series.

[@MooneShadow]

@@gmmonomotapa2889 yep my two picks! Amos is mysterious and crazy... Drummer is just intense, heroic and deep emotionally! She is so strait forward and yet complicated. But Amos is my favorite if I had to pick. He was so unpredictable.

[@Genetherapy3232]

Spin off please?!?!? Drummer space pirate stuff! Omg

[@ptonpc]

@@jonc8074 Definitely :)

[@mattcarper9853]

These two were excellent casting choices for their characters. They really brought them to life on the screen in epic fashion.

[@kawh8719]

It seems that almost everyone loves and respects each other immensely. You can tell by their constant playful joking. It's so refreshing to see.

[@jorgepeterbarton]

At same time I am unable to recognise either personality (and partly appearance) in either. That's some good acting!

[@cleigh113]

both Canadians!

[@peterbuckmaster581]

Agreed. I really hope they both go on to feature in more shows/films.

[@kawafahra]

Most of the parts were cast very well, the only one really not fitting her role is Naomi Nagata / Dominique Tipper. It´s not like the actress does not try; she simply does not fit the character with her outgoing and emotional acting style. The original Naomi would be more logic and eventually more intelligent than Holden. A very level-headed, reserved woman with a tense presence, getting relaxed only with her friends, and even then being mostly the calm one. Seldomly making jokes herself, but okay with situational comedy. There was never any drama in the books with her, if she was under any stress, she got even quieter but the thoughts were racing. In the first episodes, i could see Tipper tried it, but then simply made the role her own. Which made Naomi a troubled Drama Queen.

[@IceSpoon]

It's so "not Drummer" to hear someone who sounds and looks like Drummer, but she also doesn't sound and look exactly like Drummer. Cara Gee is an incredible actress to manage to pull off such a different persona when embodying Drummer.

[@Sserxe]

It's how the character sounds, looks and carries herself on screen that makes the Drummer character.

[@toddblack8029]

Cara is hypnotizing when she's in character, she's just that good. And Keon's character isn't given enough credit, he is killing it. I think he's doing such a good job, everybody really hates him so they don't talk about how skilled he is and how he's really made Marcos into this arrogant, psychotic, sociopathic, selfish monster.

[@ryllharu]

He's so *intensely* hateable playing Inaros. It really goes to show his skill as an actor, and a really great decision by the casting team.

[@mikek9297]

@@ryllharu Keon is perfectly cast. His Marco brings out the same level of anger and righteous indignation in me as book Inaros but in a slightly different manner. He's a perfectly nice guy, but when you see him in character it's like "what and absolute piece of shit !". I'm no expert but I don't think that's easy to do.

[@dangwancie4797]

I hate marco so much, he's doing an amazing job

[@janinawaz4596]

I'm deeply uneasy when I see Keon as Marco on screen. I want to follow him into battle, and at the same time I want to get as far away from him as possible and follow him nowhere. Keon does such a great job of making an extreme character believable and real. Marco Inaros voice is wound so tightly, I would've never guessed Alexander's natural voice is so relaxed and gentle.

[@mikek9297]

@@janinawaz4596 Marco. Not Marcos.

[@HeadHunterSix]

I love how Cara is such a hardass in the show but off-screen she's such an adorable sweetheart.

[@offworld_coop]

Whenever i finish this series, i start it over from the beginning. Its just that good, a masterclass in acting and storytelling. Hands down the best sci fi series.

[@thephilosopher7173]

I honestly couldn't tell you one actor that had screen time that didn't absolutely ACE their role, minor roles included!

[@Ntbr2030]

This is because they’ve done a perfect job of making you feel you’re in the world, it’s so believable. I’ve watched it 6 times in the last 2 years it’s that good. And I’m not done!

[@Travlinmo]

That is how I do the books. Love the series, written or video. And enjoy the changes made to adapt it.

[@NickKharchenko]

Make sure to sync this with Ty and That Guy podcast

[@pridehuafan]

@@thephilosopher7173 Not gonna lie the acting so far in season 6 has left me more than a little disappointed particularly the Inaros subplot. And Holden. He particularly seems like he's phoning it in. Even Cara did better and I have close to zero faith in child actors.

[@jackburtonstwin]

It is always amusing to see Cara being interviewed. The way she morphs into the character of Drummer is testament to an actress of the highest quality. Keon has also been hugely impressive in his portrail of Marco, too. Indeed, as an ensemble the casting throughout this series has been extraordinary. This is sci-fi for adults

[@danielbrown1724]

7th season in talks now. Don’t let this series die Amazon Prime. This is the best and most important Sci-Fy event since The Matrix and Halo. You literally have an epic journey and whole universe on your hands here. Don’t squander it 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Side note, I have such a crush on Drummer 😬😬😬

[@misiknuo]

Bezos is fas of books

[@caeligood6607]

don't forget about Farscape!!!

[@tooweights]

the final conflict with Duarte is what i hope to see on screen

[@mrnickcyp123]

season 7 would me magical, holy crap

[@rockpadstudios]

Cara is my favorite on the expanse

[@disekjoumoer]

What blows my mind in the interview is how incredibly and vastly different and nice Keon and Cara are compared to Drummer and Marcos are in the series. Their characters are so intensely well played they are up there with Oscar worthy performances. The depth and complexity that they portray is simply amazing. By far my two favourite characters in a long, long time.

[@hellojam100]

you've got to appreciate the depth and overall interest that Cara Gee brought to that role

[@jezebulls]

Right?! My respect for her has grown even more knowing she went directly to the source material for her role.

[@HeadHunterSix]

And she didn't have it as easy as most of the roles, considering that it kind of began as a cobbling together of other characters before it went off in a different direction in both the books and the series.

[@kummer45]

Camina Drummer IS an amazing character.

[@ar1sm70]

Keon is killing it as Marco! His just like demeanor and way of interacting is exactly like I imagined him when reading the books. And of course words cannot express how good Cara is as Drummer!

[@DodderingOldMan]

Ha, yeah... when I was reading the books I was kind of doubting they could find anyone with the charisma and intensity to properly play Marco... and yet they did. And also, yes, I think Cara Gee gives possibly the best performance of anyone, which is really saying something, give how amazing the cast is.

[@saveEarth69]

@@shootthechit and his voice is pretty freakin dumb lol he sounds like christians bale's Batman but even worse, minus the mask and he talks like that through the whole show. i just came here to see what he normally sounds like

[@MrCrisisZ]

I'm already missing the show and it's not even over yet.. how sad is that lol.. Cara Gee and Keon Alexander are great in their roles, I don't know why but I just can't get enough of this show, and their two parts are some of the hardest to play with the belter lingo, it's fun to hear how they actually speak.

[@tslay7928]

100% same feeling.

[@tallaganda83]

Masterpiece, it has to be renewed for a further 3 seasons. I will follow these writers and everything they do as long as they/I live.

[@CoffeeFiend1]

I'd literally crowd fund season 7 if I could :/

[@errcoche]

@@CoffeeFiend1 Absolutely! I guess you need to accept that nothing can go on forever and be glad for the show we got but it is the only thing I watch. I am trying to watch other things but they just seem to infantile. What's amazing is how unknown the show is among the general public.

[@ryancnayr]

@@CoffeeFiend1 I’m annoyed the Laconian story arc was cut

[@MrNorcal81]

Completely agree about Shoreh. Avarsarala's ability to be very diplomatic one second and then cut someone down with a well placed f-bomb in the next breath was incredible. That and her deep, "smoker's voice " made her one the show's most intriguing characters.

[@Redhand1949]

Keon's performance is so good it was hard for me to see him as an actor before this interview started!

[@shenmisheshou7002]

Expanse is perhaps the best serial Sci-Fi ever made, and Cara Gee, Keon Alexander, and all of the other primary cast members are superb in their acting and character portrayal. Gee and Chatham I think do the best of the best with their characters, but it is hard to stand out in a cast that is simply superlative. (And by the way, I watch this on an OLED TV, and this is one of the few shows out there that really make the merits of OLED stand out. When the lights are low, I feel like I am the movies. The producer here set a high benchmark for the cinemaphotography in a serial show.)

[@karimshebeika8010]

II gotta say, most of the main cast are getting on my nuts. Holden Naomi and Bobbie really feel miscasted

[@karimshebeika8010]

or the actors are just bad

[@timm8998]

There aren't a lot of good sci-fi series I think.

[@rakimmalik180]

You are still n crack or have not seen many scifi shows. This was utter garbage although books were great but casts in this show killed it, disgraceful

[@solusquinto3086]

He is such a great villain. And Cara is just awesome … she clearly is a Belter :)

[@raymondherrera3324]

I see little bits of Drummer right under the surface everyone Cara Gee changes her facial expression. Hats off to these two awesome job on those two characters.

[@McCoymiked]

Both of these actors KILLED IT in their roles. Inaros was scary and charismatic and loathsome. Drummer was also charismatic and we all loved watching her grow in leadership and philosophy.

[@chojinkhan7935]

Cara Gee was this little known actress before Expanse, I remember watching her in Red Rover and thought she did well back when it came out but her Drummer acting is amazing and didn't even catch it was the same actress at first. She deserves success her acting chops is top shelf.

[@kummer45]

Cara Gee, Keon, Aghdashloo, etc.... The list of great actors and actresses seems to have no end. The Expanse was literally a gift of the gods. Cara Gee, your talent as an actress was nothing short of amazing. These are not "celebrities". THESE ARE GREAT artists. Their acting performance was way high. Anyone who has not watched The Expanse SHOULD watch it.

[@SummerCrowfpv]

When drummer talks with Naomi in episode 6 that was hugely powerful best acting I’ve seen in years she is amazing

[@csehszlovakze]

I always got an Alexander The Great vibe from Marco Inaros and Keon portrayed it perfectly!

[@jezebulls]

Aye caramba Aye Camina Drummer. My respect for Cara Gee has grown even more after learning she read the books in order to study the source material for her role.

[@artboymoy]

Cara and Keon were wonderful on the show. I wish them all the best with new opportunities in the future and look forward to seeing them more!

[@cherryberry2423]

Wow they seem like such relaxed, kind souls. Just goes to show you what great actor they are, so much more than the characters they play.

[@anothergoogleuser]

Both of you, Cara Gee & Keon Alexander, really brought your characters to life. Thank you for bringing these people in the Expanse to our lives.

[@brentcrude8565]

Brilliant interviewer with excellent questions that really brought out a lot of interesting insights from the guests. Well done.

[@DodderingOldMan]

I remember thinking while reading the books it would be nigh on impossible for anyone to pull off the role of Marco Inaros, because he's a character who basically gets all his power solely from his charisma - he's a fundamentally weak and selfish person, but still manages to get people to die for him by sheer force of will. Tough for any actual human being to pull that off. But Keon Alexander somehow managed it. And of course Cara Gee's performance is one of the greatest in modern history.

[@thingamabob3902]

I loved Drummer but seeing this I´m absolutely smitten with and adore Cara, one of the most stunning people

[@cabforwardooo9983]

Both actors are phenomenally talented. I really enjoyed their performances.

[@ronbzoom8531]

Oh my god! It's Drummer. But... it's not Drummer!!! You mean the Badass of The Belt is really just a nice woman from Calgary? Whoda-thunk. Brava, Cara Gee!

[@thomasjulian6976]

It's strange to see Cara Gee not looking like she is about to stab someone. Such a feat to alter herself so completely in the role of Drummer. My favorite character for sure!

[@ladymsthing6056]

I loved this interview! They are both so talented! They are so sweet in this interview, but their characters are so intense.

[@datdudeinred]

Keon & Lee Pace from foundation are the 2 best antagonist acting masterclass I've ever seen in recent times. & Drummer is the best character in the expanse show period & Cara nailed it.

[@masztaarc]

Cara Gee IS the belt!

[@Quijanos1]

Shohreh is a master of her art; her profanity and emoting can be there own lessons on forceful and effortless delivery. Talk about making something look effortless which few (if anyone) can pull off.

[@Quijanos1]

2 phenomenal actors who I had not seen before and wonder why I have not. Extremely talented and such powerful emoters.

[@j.b8728]

On the show, does he remind anyone of the singer, Prince

[@Milton2k]

Drummer, the best character for sure. I hope the series gets picked up again. Cara Gee, beautiful and talented.

[@karloxgc45]

Keon Alexander is the embodiment of chad. that beard and jawline, dude.

[@paulbooey2102]

Both are amazing actors - the characters they portrayed are fascinating, complex, vulnerable and absolutely must watch in any scene they are in.

[@HowdyDuty4]

Jasai Chase Owens killed it as Filip! I could feel his struggle between light and dark

[@amydearing9866]

Cara sounds SO different in real life. WOW. I love Drummer.

[@gonzonyc]

What a great show with a great cast! You'll be sorely missed.

[@mftey84]

Best série on TV lately. I Just fell in love for Cara Gee

[@m00kism]

It's nice to watch these interviews. The show draws me in & makes me so tense it's kind of stressful and I f-ing hate Marco. Hearing them chat about it between episodes is a good decompress and makes me excited for the next one.

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

I think there were so many great characters brought to life by some wonderful actors. Cara and Keon were amazing but I also liked Wes's deadpan portrayal of Amos, Thomas's portrayal of Miller and Cas made Alex someone I want as a friend, he was so charismatic.

[@Zergcerebrates]

Give us the next season !!

[@bobathefett5806]

This is my first time seeing these actors be themselves off screen. It's so weird seeing them out of character. But that goes to show how much effort they put into the roles that they play.

[@christopheblanchi4777]

Two amazing actors who brought us incredible characters. I miss them as the Expanse comes to an end.

[@xaviervega468]

I can think of a character in any series I loathed more than Marcos Inaros.....GREAT job by Keon Alexander.

[@TomOostenrijk]

Cara Gee is such an amazing actor. She completely owns the role of Drummer, but is nothing like her off camera

[@AC_702]

I love these two. They really sold me on the characters, so much so that normal interviews of the actors throws me off

[@poetic.voyage]

It' so weird (but nice) to see Drummer smile. 🙂

[@adbee6247]

Drummer is the best 😍😍

[@Angl0sax0nknight]

When looking at Marco one can just see a mad man but like great leaders through out history one must look through their eyes. One man’s terrorists is Another man’s freedom fighter. It all depends on who’s eyes your looking through.

[@chocolatemonk]

Drummer has absorbed many character's into one. Cara is too modest. good vid

[@glenbenton2175]

Drummer: The best naming in a series.Quite charismatic!

[@mar.mar.f]

a rare treat for fans of science fiction. The visuals, the acting, everything is top notch. Thanks to the creators. Hello from Kazakhstan😍😍😍

[@marcc1830]

Props to Keon, he did such a good job at portraying someone who I want to punch that I am trying to watch any interview he is on so that I can "deprogram" myself from actually punching him in real life in the unlikely circumstance that I ran into him on the street :p

[@dennisseahorseone]

🤣😂🤣 true

[@dawnpatrick1097]

Keon is hot and scary at the same time.

[@kingndanorth]

It was a great casting choice, the guy has such a perfectly punchable face.

[@YgorCortes]

Cara is COMPLETELY different than Drummer, damn! Such an amazing actress!

[@Genetherapy3232]

Can we get a Cara Gee space pirates spin off please?!?!

[@ntr0py]

Man, Keon did such a great job, perfect casting choice for him especially!

[@mikebluegalindez5329]

im going to cry i love these show

[@davedogge2280]

As the Brits would say .... "That interview was a belter ..."

[@Quijanos1]

Keon nailed Marco's mastery of people.

[@ctuna2011]

I will really miss the series when it ends. There is a lot that could be done with this still.

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

The casting, like so many of the aspects of this show, is just incredible. Everyone seems to really love not just their characters but all the characters on the show, deep down to the psychological level too. Plus whole cast just seem to be legitimately good friends with everyone

[@internaut4257]

casting is incredible, just have to look at keon and dominique and how jasai who plays filip genuinely looks like a mix of them

[@MrFrischi65]

How amazing, if you saw them acting and now in the interview - artists at it´s best! And how gorgeous Cara is 💓 So wonderful!

[@CephusJones]

So fascinating how different their personalities are from their characters on the show. They are phenomenal actors and seem to have fun personalities.

[@divineglitch9550]

Cara Gee Might genuinley be the sexiest woman on TV right now.

[@pierrechildress8875]

Yup. I know this is a weird take, but her neck is elegant and sexy AF. You can call her Queen cause that neck bespeaks royalty.

[@divineglitch9550]

@@pierrechildress8875 I totally get you on the neck thing. She knows how to hold herself. I love her mouth shape, its such an interesting shape.

[@chichivladinski]

Honestly, watching this just to hear if Cara Gee has a french canadian accent. Drummer is de best beltaloada!

[@jyk7034]

The interviewer does a great job with meaningful questions.

[@CoffeeFiend1]

Didn't know much about Keon nor do I believe I've seen him in anything prior to The Expanse but damn..... He seems very, very intelligent. It's also weird as fuck seeing Drummer smile and be girly. Kinda reminds me of Lena Headeys Cersei where she's really kind and affectionate off camera but soulless bitch on screen.

[@arthurjacinto8920]

Drummer is the best character and Cara is sooooo beautiful!

[@mikedonnit972]

I hope either of them get an award Their performance was stellar

[@icebergmays]

Man i love me some Cara Gee. Drummer is one of my all time Favorite.

[@deirdreginley4833]

Ahhh they are so brilliant. Seeing them out of character what a contrast!!!

[@andrius505]

Ty The Expanse crew, I lough half the way, you guys are legend! TY! for the show

[@W00KER]

Wow, this is the first time I've seen either of them without belter accents and it's insane

[@LKaramazov]

These are both two of the best actors, and should both win emmys this year!!!

[@brendan8108]

The Kahn reference had me actually agreeing with that. Phenomenal. Great actor, he has been under the radar

[@tonycmac]

They both did incredible work!

[@peterjrgensen2792]

Camina Drummer is one of my new favorite "Hard Ass" female charracters - up there with Ripley in aliens. A pity that whis is at an end . .

[@zikchil1208]

The bit about the vac suits never really occurred to me, that's how good you guys were. Seemless!

[@AoshiShinomori82]

Damn that a beautiful person, Cara Gee too

[@thegraybeard]

The Expanse could totally keep going on and on a la Star Trek.

[@2KOOLURATOOLGaming]

But not following the Rocinante. I would not like to see any more than 8 seasons of Roci.

[@milton1448]

Drummer was a great character. That's how you write a strong women Hollywood.

[@MisterSixty]

Drummer was a "Bad Mother Shut Your Mouth"!!!! Such a unique character! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marco's Bad Boi was 💫💫💫💫💫

[@BrucknerMotet]

"...whatever that underlying quality was that was so shocking ... " (as in how they scripted Marco: an overly ambitious power seeker who always sees his family and close associates as real or potential enemies? As in the "underlying quality" of Marco's character being a total power-mad psychopath with great charisma and strategic audacity but with an enormously fragile ego and a chronic inability to learn from his own mistakes?) Make no mistake, Keon nailed this "underlying quality" in his quality performance.

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

Lot of work went into this fine series. Thank you!

[@mikemoore2791]

This series has many incredible, well written, well acted characters. Miller, Drummer, Amos, and the belter with white hair, who got spaced by Inaros.

[@SurfingTubes]

"The Expanse" has been one of the best sci-fiction shows of all time. Surprised me cause I didn't expect to like it. Didn't read the books, didn't know the story, and went into it thinking I wouldn't like it. Hope to read the books someday, and grateful for the show runners and all involved in making a great story. Episode 6 season 5 was brilliant, even if the show seems to be rushing the story along.

[@theblacksamurai6329]

We need more of the expanse

[@SWSW560]

I just love the English dialect of the Belters , especially how Drummer speaks..oooooo

[@mentaltelepathy24]

the characters in this show were great one of the best sci-fi shows i seen in a while

[@lizzfrmhon]

I fricking love this show.

[@arts.4956]

Both Amazing in their roles.

[@mikebrauer9859]

Es wäre sehr Toll wenn die anderen Bücher auch noch verfilmt würden werden . Ist die beste SiFi Serie seit STARGATE voll ebenbürtig . Super Darsteller super Drehbuch im Grunde mehr als Perfektion einfach perfekt Danke . ich hoffe es geht weiter und nicht erst in 30 Jahren wie im Buch. Danke nochmals an alle die dieses Werk möglich gemacht haben.