From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
11 Things to Know about Wynonna Earp
Cowboys? Check. Outlaws? Check. A magical gun? Check. Supernatural beings? Wait… what? Yep, that’s right, it’s just another day in the town of Purgatory for television’s newest hero Wynonna Earp. Continue reading.Â
From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Women Behind Canadian TV: Emily Andras
“As a creator, showrunner and writer, my number one job is to keep the audience titillated and engrossed. To manipulate your emotions so that you stay engaged with my show. In short: I have to bring the drama. As much as fans might think they want to watch their favourite couple, whether straight or gay or other, end up happily holding hands on a couch eating cookies forever and ever amen, trust me…that is not compelling television.” Continue reading.
From Donna Dickens at Hitfix.com:
‘Wynonna Earp’ showrunner pitched the series as ‘Frozen’ meets ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
“One thing I think is really important that I try to do is just because she’s a kickass babe doesn’t mean she can’t also be a woman and have feelings and be vulnerable and make mistakes and maybe be stupid about her romantic entanglements. All the women I know are kickass and amazing but are real people who make mistakes.” Continue reading.
From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Women Behind Canadian TV: Alexandra Zarowny
“I love the idea of setting stages where women and young girls can recognize themselves, and understand that they can build equally grandiose stages to play on that explore every facet of who they are, and that it’s OK to do that. You don’t have to compartmentalize who you are. You don’t have to be one thing at any given time. You can be everything all at once and sometimes – okay, most times – it’s going to be messy, but you know what? That’s what makes an amazing character. And, I think, an amazing writer as well.” Continue reading.
From Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald:
Calgary-shot Wynonna Earp a supernatural western
Wynonna Earp is an irreverent, emotionally damaged, hard-drinking and action-ready heroine. She is a descendent of legendary lawman Wyatt, and newest victim of a family curse that has followed the Earps for generations. The Ottawa native beat out hundreds of actresses for the part. Showrunner Emily Andras said Scrofano’s tape immediately jumped out, particularly since it featured a young actress who nonchalantly chewed gum throughout the entire audition. Continue reading.
