Does something like this happen for Rufus at some point? In the pilot, Wyatt quickly forms an attachment to one of the historical characters that they meet. I think the characters that chose have very different perspectives and that’s why it’s so interesting to see them coming together. It’s very interesting because all three of us have very specific reasons for why we debate about fate versus free will, what we want to take control of, and when we think it’s right and when it’s not. Eric always talks about fate versus free will. They all balance each other out and give their own perspective. Rufus knows how to use technology and is always able to think outside of the box in terms of figuring out what they can use at their disposal. Wyatt (Matt Lanter) is resourceful when it comes to action and strategy, and Lucy (Abigail Spencer) is resourceful in regards to knowing history. He’s also an engineer, so they rely a lot on his resourcefulness. He’s the one who gets everyone to and fro. If you had to describe it, what role does Rufus play in this time travelling trio? At heart, I still think he is who he is, and he has to deal with that struggle of wanting to be this person that stays home and lives a very normal life, and clearly having no option but to do the opposite. For someone like Rufus that’s kind of an introvert and doesn’t really like to go outside or leave his desk, to actually travel back in time to so many different time periods, it’s definitely going to have a lasting effect on him. It’s impossible to go through these experiences and not be changed in some way. Speaking of confidence, in the pilot, it seems that time travel boosts his confidence a bit. That’s a fun dynamic to play, particularly because Rufus is not ultra confident. I like Jiya and Rufus and their nerd camaraderie in the workplace. Relationships change, and going back in time definitely affects the relationships we have. The funny thing about this show and why it’s so hard to talk about without giving away too much is that every episode has a different layer and a different secret. How does possibly changing the past with every trip back in time affect getting into romantic relationships in the present time for these characters? There are some sparks between Rufus and the character Jiya (Claudia Doumit). There you see Rufus in a very different environment and a couple different shades of him that will be pretty interesting. There’s going to be some very cool storylines, but one of my favorites coming up is probably a White House/Nixon episode. Are there other upcoming storylines that you’re excited for the audience to see? In the pilot, there’s a scene where Rufus teases how America is going to change for African-Americans in the future, and I couldn’t help but cheer. What’s great about having such adept writers is that they run straight towards it instead of away from it. Very rarely do you see it, particularly in a time travel series because there are so many issues to deal with. The icing on this was being an African-American character in the sci-fi world. On top of that, I’m a big sci-fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who and Back to the Future and all those things. I’ve known their work for a while - on Terriers and Supernatural and The Shield - so I was a big fan. What was it about this role and this show that made you want to be a part of it? Read our interview with Malcolm Barrett below, and watch Timeless tonight at 10pm ET/PT on Global TV in Canada, and at 10/9c on NBC in the US. I hopped on the phone earlier today with star Malcolm Barrett to talk about his character, Rufus, his role within this time travelling trio, and how falling in love in the present can be risky when a change to history could undo it all. We’re in the thick of fall TV premieres, and Timeless makes its debut tonight.
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