‘The Traitors: New Blood’ EPs Explain Civilian Season’s Tonal Shift and That Twisty Selection
Sam Rees-Jones and Rosie Franks tell TheWrap about that surprise cameo and giving control to the civilian traitors The post ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ EPs Explain Civilian Season’s Tonal Shift and That Twisty Selection appeared first on TheWrap .
"The Traitors: New Blood" EPs reveal the civilian season's tonal shift in the upcoming NBC adaptation. EPs Sam Rees-Jones and Rosie Franks explain that the shift comes from the show being filled with everyday people rather than celebrities. The civilian cast board a train through Scotland to reach the castle, creating a unique atmosphere.
The EPs also revealed that "Harry Potter" alumni Oliver and James Phelps made a cameo in the premiere. The decision for an all-civilian cast came from NBC, and the executive producers welcomed it. The civilian casting call garnered 80,000 applicants, narrowed down to 22 Americans representing various ages, backgrounds, and professions.
The traitor selection process involved host Alan Cumming choosing Tomica Adams and Joe Vanella. The final traitor was chosen by the selected faithfuls, who were challenged to compete for the traitor spot while the other faced death. The two-episode premiere ends just before the faithfuls' mission, leaving viewers eager for more twists and turns.
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