TVLINE | The relationship with Luke fizzled almost as soon as it began a couple seasons back, and then this year we had Malcolm. Where do you think Faith is emotionally right now? Does she actually want love at this point, or is she still processing how things ended with Malcolm?
She’s definitely processing, but I don’t think it’s deterred her. I think she’s just like, “OK, I made a mistake. This happens.” She’s so logical. She’s aware of the rose-colored glasses that were on and slowly untinting as she moves through life and processes everything. I think she’s open to what’s next and what’s new at all times.
She’s a single mom, but she is an empty nester. She’s so young. I don’t believe for one second she wants to be single the rest of her life. She has a lot of life to live. I think she’s processing and getting over this one, but my hope for her is to find true, steady love.
TVLINE | There’s been speculation about whether the roommate dynamic with Ormewood could ever turn into something more. From your perspective, is there something there?
I don’t think so. Not for Faith. I think there’s something really dope about her being able to hold both him and Will as platonic men in her life. There’s something really dope to show about how you can care about somebody without there being romance.
Especially after Malcolm, I don’t think that’s on her radar. I think she’s so entrenched in what she’s entrenched in. But there’s still value there and a camaraderie that she really values.
TVLINE | This week’s episode is clearly setting up Joanne Drexel (played by Ilfenesh Hadera) as a potential love interest for Ormewood — the first since his divorce. What does Faith make of Ormewood getting back out there?
As she’s observing things, she’s genuinely observing as a mother who has dated. There’s an awareness of what he’s navigating right now — being single with kids and trying to figure it out — so she’s giving a lending hand in the graceful way that she does in that department.
She’s happy for him. She pokes the bear sometimes because how can you not? It’s your buddy stepping back into dating. But I don’t feel like she’s focusing on it too hard. The camaraderie between them shows in their chemistry and their dynamic. She is happy for him and looking out for him just like he and Will look out for her.
TVLINE | As we head into the back half of the season, what should we be watching for when it comes to Faith?
Episode 15 is really, really cool. I won’t say fun, but there’s a really cool storyline with her and the way that she looks at work now, and how she may be invigorated for her job once again. She’s had a lot of knockdowns when it comes to not only romance but work, but she gets excited about it in a very purposeful way that I’m excited for people to see.
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