Mark Jackson, Peter Macon & Chad Coleman Interview: The Orville Season 3

The Orville stars Mark Jackson, Peter Macon and Chad Coleman discuss the emotional new storylines going into season 3, upgraded set designs and more.
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[@bp9762]

All 3 actors gave a stellar performance in this season. It was great to see Isaac in the "simulation" - the real person behind the mask and given emotional freedom even if just for a while. Klyden's inner struggle has been so relatable. Even if you see his motivations as wrong you can't help but feel for the character. Bortus's performance at the council meeting in season 3, episode 8 is just Oscar-class acting - I have watched and rewatched the scene many times and it never ceases to amaze me how much emotion can be conveyed with virtually no changes in facial expression except for the eyes - using voice and body language only. Excellent job you guys!

[@feebieloo]

The Orville has been AMAZING. The best sci-fi out there currently imo. Fantastic acting, amazing and complicated storytelling. So well-rounded. Lots of great moments, lots of really important messaging. I'm so blown away by it. Congrats to the crew and creators of this show

[@joedy3957]

Man seeing this interview after the Topa episode, you can now see how Chad Coleman actually managed to directly answer the question, foreshadow what’s happening with him but without spoiling anything.

[@craigh5236]

Chad Coleman is a good actor. He is the same guy who played Fred Johnson on The Expanse.

[@Cynycter]

You're absolutely correct! Just realizing this

[@mjc42701]

As a Sci Fi fan, I'm in heaven with The Orville and Strange New Worlds, the casts of both are so great, I can't imagine any other actors playing their characters.

[@happycamper6298]

When Chad Coleman says, “more space!” This Expanse AND Orville fan was loving it.

[@hdhedden]

This is the best sci fi show since Next Generation! The latest incarnation has taken it to a whole different level. I am so glad they developed the characters more and delved into the story lines with extended episodes. The sets are amazing, the special effects and graphics are unbelievable! The music is incredible! The actors are perfect! I hope there will be much more to come!!!

[@willemr562]

The Orville is my favorit scifi show ever, and I've seen them all. Even better than ST voyager. Peters voice is incredible .

[@elvira-irinareisinger6370]

What Coleman did with his few minutes in 3x08, holy cow. All the characters get to shine even after leaving for some time.

[@crumpta]

The "Clyden glare" is epic!

[@Etabobable]

I feel bad for Chad, he barely had any time to share and he deserved much more

[@LadyhawksLairDotCom]

He plays Klyden sympathetically, which is refreshing. It would have been so much easier to turn him into a villain, but he is a complicated person. He has so much capacity to love, but he allowed his beliefs to twist that aspect of his character. I think all of us can relate. No matter what beliefs we currently hold, it's important to treat others with respect. Beliefs can change, but our capacity for kindness and understanding can remain, even when we disagree. Klyden lost sight of that. Lots of us-especially at this point in history-lose sight of that. Divisiveness is rampant. We fall short when it comes to behaving civilly toward those who disagree. I mess up just as much as the next person, but I am striving to be better than that. Yes, it's hard, especially when social media rewards outrage, indignation and bad behavior. It's easier to seek "likes" for sick burns than it is to have a civil discussion with our mortal enemies. Like Lisella said in the season 3 finale, the only time people feel like they're a part of something bigger than themselves is when they are in the middle of a massive "downvote." That's "tribalism" in a nutshell. Can we stop talking past one another and truly listen? The cynic in me doubts it. I wish society would prove me wrong. I wish I could prove myself wrong.

[@TheArmchairrocker]

These dudes all deserve Emmys. How do you pick which one?

[@LuLeeHope]

I did notice Bortus looked a little different.

[@Rize_Inn]

Nice 👍🏼

[@brendancaulfield970]

Is it me or does everyone seem a little nervous or something?

[@divinee.155]

no they are being cautious not to give away too much. they are bound by contract so they are trying to choose their words carefully

[@gfdia35]

👆 agree with , but mixed with a dash of we don't really want to be here in this interview with, who is this guy again,who is he with ? Lol

[@dsh5564]

Bye bye clydon

[@GarredHATES]

Male Klydon perhaps ;)