That was kind of it.
We talked about it like, We should totally do that,someday.
And then a few years later, I started getting super into comic books because of Matt.
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He was readingSagaon the train, and then I read it, and I just became hooked.
And here we are.
Did the story suddenly click in deeper with comics as a potential medium?
Do you still dabble in pursuing the idea beyond this form?
Ultimately, eventually, it could be everything!
It could be a comic and a series and a movie.
The ultimate goal is still there, too.
Its fun that we get 26 chapters and perhaps more if it goes well.
Its been super different for us.
Did you find yourself tapping into your background, be it TV or theater, when breaking story?
Will he or she recognize that?
I kind of hope not, actually!
But Matt and I are very passionate.
We grew up in the San Francisco Bay area together and are both very passionate about the outdoors.
We wanted to include sociopolitical elements into it, too.
What about your acting background?
What layer does that add?
Was there a challenge in keeping this young adult-focused instead of adult?
We knew we wanted a strong but young female heroine.
We hope itll affect everybody.
Whats your writing dynamic like, creating this thing with your best friend?
It was his dream and his baby in his head, so I always defer to him.
Making climate change a huge element was really important for me to bring in social issues.
Weve actually done really well in terms of helping each other break the story.
Im very impulsive, and Matt likes to sit back and think.
How did your2 Broke Girlsfamily react to your new project?
They thought it was awesome.
Kat [Dennings] and Matt Moy, they love comic books.
They thought it was really cool!
Theyre not surprised by me.
Im a huge nerd in real life.
I like to keep it interesting and explore new challenges.
Or a comic book!
