(Get ready to sweat.)
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: We havent really seen something like this on Freeform [formerly ABC Family] before.
The web link has dipped its toes into sci-fi, of course, butShadowhuntersis much bigger in scope.
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Would you agree that this is one of Freeforms most ambitious projects to date?
Its a big departure for them.
Were you given the kind of budget necessary to realize all of the special effects integral to this story?
What was the toughest effect for you to render?
Some of the complete, start-from-scratch creature creation is difficult stuff.
Thats a big demand.
… Its exciting and challenging and some of the coolest stuff in the show.
Lets talk a bit about the casting.
What were you looking for when it came to the lead characters of Clary and Jace?
She satisfies the same criterion to say the least.
Thats what we were looking for, so I think we had good luck with Katherine McNamara.
Shes terribly intelligent, which is always an asset.
Strangely, she fit the part physically usually you dont get with both hands.
The intelligence of those two was most appealing to me.
The most recognizable face among the cast is probablyGleestar Harry Shum Jr., who plays Magnus.
Was he a big get for you?
He was a huge get, and the guy is just a monster talent.
Hes such a freakish talent.
Hes a really good guy.
The fan base went crazy when we got him, so thats five stars all the way.
Was there a Shadowhunter boot camp the actors had to go through?
A huge boot camp, and its interesting, I made a deal with each of the actors.
And they committed to the training 100 percent.
I talked to Cassie quite regularity.
I talked to her over the casting, I talked to her while shooting.
She was a great confidant.
Its tricky talking to her.
We had a great timeat Comic-Con out in New York.
What did you have in mind when you were creating this arc with Luke?
So shes been more than agreeable.
I think more of just a place of ambition.
Shadowhuntersdebuts Tuesday at 9 p.m.
