SPOILER ALERT: The following contains details from Sparrow, Tuesdays episode ofBeing Mary Jane.
Did anyone seriously, any of you see that coming?
(Especially with MJs touching eulogy.)
Credit: BET
But why did Lisa have to die?
Will we ever learn the full extent of her relationship with David?
And what about those crazy revelations about Lisas past?
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When and how did you find our your character was going to be killed off?
What kind of conversation did you have with Mara about your final scenes?
Mara and [director] Salim [Akil] had a vision for it.
How does she approach this last day?
What goes on in a persons mind, spirit when theyve made that choice?
I really wanted to do it justice and be sensitive about the portrayal.
You filmed a nude scene for this episode.
I didnt feel like it was gratuitous, its what happens when youre alone.
Were looking at it as if the camera isnt there.
I think the crew was more worried than I was.
What do you think might have changed the outcome for your character?
I think at the core of it were talking about mental health issues.
I dont know that everyone has the opportunity to really get vulnerable and honest when dealing with the pain.
The question is, why does a person choose to do this?
I think it was the way her friendship progressed with Mary Jane that made her get to that point.
So what really happened between David and Lisa?
Do you have any theories as to the extent of that relationship?
When I read the scripts and saw that line, I thought How did their friendship devolve to this?
How did that backstory come about?
Well, thats all in Maras hands.
How did that differ from what you had originally imaged?
It all starts with the breakdown, the two-line breakdown when you get to the audition.
My characters breakdown said she was celibate, religious, traveled the world and was a doctor.
Once I got that information, I was constantly on a journey to learn about and evolve the character.
It was really fun.
What was your final day of filming like?
I definitely felt the love from the rest of the cast, especially when we were shooting the funeral.
What do you want to see for Mary Jane this season?
I think thats how shell be able to attract someone in her life who has value for her.
Thats what life is all about.
Youve been part of theBeing Mary Janefamily since the premiere.
Whats next for you?
[Laughs] Well see.
