Warning: This story contains major spoilers from the season 2 finale ofHow to Get Away with Murder.
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How to Get Away with Murderwent out with a bang… literally.
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After briefly running away from her problems, Annalise (Viola Davis) came back with a plan.
Unfortunately, the truth did not set everyone free.
Frank came clean to Sam (Tom Verica), who kept his betrayal a secret.
Thats actually the favor Frank owed him, therefore leading to the death of Lila.
Could it have been an angry Frank?
EW turned to executive producer Pete Nowalk to get the scoop on season 3.
(Stay tuned for our full recap and read our interview with Charlie Weber on Franks disappearancehere.)
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you land on killing off Wallace and Caleb in the season finale?
Once it all came out, he had run long enough, so killing himself felt just very real.
The Wallace thing, he got shot, it just came at the last-minute key in of thing.
I think it just sets me up for the next season in a really good way.
I already have many theories about what happened.
It was a really good question mark.
I loved that it was a very emotional moment.
You think Wes was going to meet his father, and its now too late.
Caleb apparently slit his wrists.
Do we actually believe that or should we question it?
You have to question everything you dont see on the show.
I personally, right now, think he killed himself.
That was a case of the season.
I dont know whether well be revisiting the Hapstalls next year.
We knew he was angry with Wallace over his role in what happened to Annalise.
Could he be to blame for killing Wallace?
From what we saw, Frank was finding out that Wallace was Wes father in the finale.
Say what you will why he would do that, but I think that definitely would make sense.
Did you always know that was the favor Frank owed Sam?
I knew going into this season.
What I loved was this idea that Frank killed Annalises baby, in his own way.
Of course it had to be about Annalise.
I believe that Sam would not want Annalise to know that.
In his own way, he was protecting her from anger.
Who do you think Frank is when hes not with Annalise?
Do you see him falling off the wagon?
Yes, I can see the three-piece suits and the hair product all falling apart.
Its more what Frank feels about himself.
Annalise gave him some self esteem and gave him a place in the world.
Does he hate himself to the point where hes going to self-destruct?
All of that is going to be really fun to see.
How will coming so close to knowing his father and losing out on the opportunity affect Wes?
He never catches a break.
His life is actually just full of tragedy.
In a way, its very similar to Annalise.
Neither of them can really catch a break.
He can react in many different ways.
We have not written season 3, but for me, hes not the puppy anymore.
Hes much more mature and complicated.
Maybe hell be happy his dad is dead.
Will Wes be a suspect in Wallaces death having been there right when it happened?
Thats definitely a possibility.
Will the investigation into Wallaces death be what you plan to explore when the show returns?
Honestly, I dont know.
We dont know who Wallace was yelling at on the phone.
Hes obviously a hedge fund manager.
His son was accused of murder many years before.
We still dont know what happened with that case.
Im not sure yet.
Will Adam Arkin be back for more flashback stories next season?
I would love to have Adam Arkin back.
The line is deliberately written to mean what you want it to mean.
This is a huge betrayal.
Annalise is finding out that Frank killed her baby.
Could Annalise ever trust Frank again?
Is Frank potentially killing Wallace his first step toward earning Annalises trust back?
It definitely could be.
Thats a long road.
They could each do it in their own way.
Theres also Nate (Billy Brown), by the way, who could do it.
Hard shoes to fill.
Do you know if next season will be picking up with a time jump?
Is it the start of a new semester?
I have no idea, but I want to make it surprising.
Im just beginning to think about all that stuff.
Im curious at what point does Annalise maybe bring new students into her circle?
Or are the Keating Five intrinsically tied to her at this point?
The good thing about the show is it doesnt have to follow any formula.
I think theyre tied to each other for life.
The question is: Does she still want to teach at Middleton?
Do they still want to be lawyers?
Everything is up for grabs.
I wouldnt assume were going to follow any structure or that we have to for the show.
Annalise could pack up and move to Iceland.
Those are things that, as a creator just trying to keep things fresh, all options are possible.
Do you think Franks void provides an opportunity to rotate in new people?
Maybe Annalise will consider hiring Oliver (Conrad Ricamora)?
I feel like Oliver is pretty much working for her.
No, I dont think we get rid of one person and we can slot in another.
The question is: What does she even want her life to look like anymore?
Does she want a Frank in her life?
Look at what happened the last time.
Can she trust anyone?
Does she just have to be her own machine?
We dont know so much about any of them.
We know nothing about Michaela (Aja Naomi King) or Connors (Jack Falahee) families.
Laurel, obviously, theres a big mystery there.
I want to really give people more character.
Hopefully everyone will like that.
You mentioned Laurels family yet again in the finale.
Are you finally planning to explore that in season 3?
I feel like its very present.
The promise of our show is that we wont dangle things out too long.
The likelihood is yes.
Weve raised that question too many times not to answer it sooner than later.
Is Laurel the pop in of person to attempt to find Frank?
Shes definitely the pop in to be concerned about him.
She went to his apartment because she still has love for him.
She feels like she shouldnt love him, but head versus heart.
She still ended up going to his apartment.
The look on her face when she found out he left was one of sadness and concern.
Hes definitely going to be very present on her mind.
What can you tease of where Wes and Laurels relationship goes next?
Will they make a run at make something work?
What I love now is they both really have terrible fathers, and are very bonded in that area.
Its possible that theyll come together romantically or not.
The characters are both wondering what they want.
Everyone wants to be healthy, and probably not to be incestuous with each other.
But I dont think young people always make the right choice.
I see why people can have violent reactions, because theyre like, But theyre not romantic!
But in life, that happens all the time.
Believe me, Ive had friends get together that Im like, What?
Youre like gay friends, and then youre suddenly having sex!
Will what happened now change her mind and she might consider giving Asher a chance?
Both of them have been really screwed over by men.
Theres something very vulnerable about Asher.
You know exactly who he is.
He doesnt seem to hide his emotions, and I think he really loves women, and is affectionate.
Hes probably actually very good in bed.
It makes a lot of sense that he would be a security blanket.
For me, the question is: What does Michaela want?
She has ended up with really vapid guys.
We have so much to explore with her.
Aja is so talented.
Im just excited to really delve into her personal life next year.
Asher thought his father was killed.
Will you come back to that storyline?
Yes, its possible that we come back to that.
Is the investigation into Emily Sinclairs death closed?
Right now, in my head, Ill say yes.
Ive said things like this before.
Right now, yes.
Lilas death, Emily Sinclairs death, I think Annalise nipped all those problems in the bud.
But I can take it back.
You wont hold it against me if I take it back.
How is Bonnie dealing without Frank there?
Does she need to step up?
Bonnie can handle anything emotionally.
In many ways, I think shes even tougher than anyone on the show.
She definitely had the darkest of backstories.
She really was the daughter trying to make mom forgive son at the end of the season.
Shes the one that wants to keep the family together.
She, the person who has been treated the worst by men, is telling Annalise to forgive Frank.
Shes almost the mama bear trying to connect everyone.
Thats what her role will be.
Are Annalise and Nate finally heading into a season where they could potentially and freely be together?
I feel like weve shown that in the last two episodes.
They fight, but theyve really been happy together.
Theyre very adult and mature together.
Annalise wants to trust him.
Well see if Nate is able to not betray her.
Do you want to watch a show where Annalise is happy all the time?
I dont think thats in the fabric of her character.
I think Annalise deserves happiness, of course.
What that looks like is going to be very different and up to us to make that feel real.
Thats a great question: What is Annalises version of happiness?
I dont think its going to look like anyone elses.
Why did Oliver turn down Stanford for Connor?
Oliver is sabotaging Connors chances of going to Stanford, which is very dark for Oliver.
Why does he not want to move so badly?
And, of course, will Connor find out that he did that?
Is it because he likes this danger?
Yes, and I think Oliver said that in some of the episodes.
He doesnt know what it is, but hes just trying to live.
He wants to not be boring.
Which of the characters, in particular, do you hope to bring to the forefront next season?
Obviously the back half of the season, we really focused on Wes.
Michaela and Laurel, Im really interested in.
Connor, we dont know much about his family either.
We cant tell them all at once.
Thats up to us to balance it out right.
Whats fun for me is Im still discovering the things about them.
I almost want to get back to work right away to do that.
How to Get Away with Murderis expected to return in the fall.
Stay tuned for our full recap and read our interview with Charlie Weber on Franks disappearancehere.
