As promised from my article this morning with the first part of my interview with SyFy’s Warehouse 13 stars Saul Rubinek and Eddie McClintock, I give you the truth behind why Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly) didn’t hook up and the phenomenon, “Clartia”:
SciFi Mafia: In season one Pete and Myka were still getting their sea legs in being Agents as well being partners. In this season, the two characters have more of a strong sibling-like bond. And might I add that I am so glad that the writers didn’t take you guys down like a romantic route with each other. But what do you think is the key to Pete and Myka’s survival as Warehouse agents?
Eddie McClintock: Yes. I mean I think, I am glad the writers didn’t go down that path as well. I mean Joanne and I would have definitely lobbied against that if they had thought that that would be a way to go because I think it’s always been the thought that as soon as the main actors get together the show is basically over.
The audience wants to see the two actors get together, but I think once they do get together then [the audience will] move on to the next show where the two leads are not together. So I am glad that they didn’t go down that road. What will it take to keep them… you know, that their friendship is just going to continue to grow.
And so just like my relationship with Joanne continues to develop and grow, their relationship will do the same as long as they continue to have respect for one another their job, I think there is a chance that they can be around the Warehouse for a while. And I am not sure exactly what is going to happen.
In last week’s episode, Pete and Myka get the – they get shot by the – we don’t know what that was. So like Saul said, a lot of times we don’t know what’s coming out in the script before it comes out. So they kind of left it open in this two parter. So I am not sure exactly what is going to happen…
Saul Rubinek: That would be very surprising I think. I think it will be interesting [season finale tonight].
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[Above: Artie (Saul Rubinek) and Claudia (Allison Scagliotti)]
SFM: Saul, the dynamic between Artie and Claudia (Allison Scagliotti) has got to be hands down one of my favorite parts of the show. Is there a possibility of having a spin-off of you two, perhaps like a web series or something?
Saul Rubinek: A web series of Claudia and Artie. I hadn’t thought of that. You can pitch that…
Eddie McClintock: Clartie.
Saul Rubinek: Yes. Clauid – Clartia. I think she used that phrase once. Yes. It’s a wonderful relationship that started right away because the brilliant writing of the first episode that she appeared in last season. [It] really set the tone for what the characters were going to be. But then the piece of good fortune that happened is that they cast [her as a regular and] because she is an accomplished actress even though she’s only 19.
It was like we had been working together for years and we immediately have a short hand. It was like we were old friends right away. And some of that relationship that you’re seeing is off the set as well. So there is some kind of father-daughter thing happening which is fun for us and fun when the bickering and the love of the characters, their affection for each other and the mentorship – the sorcerer and his apprentice.
Part of the relationship exists on screen to make, you know, to make the characters come alive. Some of it’s true to life and it is fun. But we are very fortunate. Yes, the chemistry between us was magical right from the very beginning and the writers have a great time writing for us. So it is a huge benefit for both of us.
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In case you missed it, check out the first half of this interview here.
Watch the season finale of Warehouse 13 on SyFy tonight,
