Question: How do you feel being such a massive draw to the show? I mean most classical sidekicks have never had such a large following. ReneeOCnr: I appreciate all the loyalty that the fans have shown to Gabrielle. We are lucky that Lucy and I have such great chemistry. |
Question: Your character has gone through soooo many outfits in just two seasons. Do you have a favorite one? ReneeOCnr: I like them all actually. However, the normal Gabrielle costume keeps getting smaller. |
Question: Each minute of XWP is so packed with either action or dialog that it would seem a ton of preparation is necessary. Do you have to do much "homework" for the episodes as far as memorization or rehearsing the choreography? ReneeOCnr: I always read an episode script at least three times. This is before we start filming it. Then, the night before we are required to shoot a scene I make sure I am word perfect. |
Question: how did you get the part of gabrielle? ReneeOCnr: I had worked for Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi twice before. When the character of Gabrielle was being thought about, they considered me for the role. Thank the Gods they did! |
Question: are you and lucy as good friends off cammera as you are on? ReneeOCnr: Yes we are. I can tell Lucy anything. Probably more information than she needs or wants to know. |
Question: Now that the show has hit it big, do you miss the anonymity you once had? ReneeOCnr: Actually, most people don't recognize me out of costume. I must seem much taller. Ha, ha, ha. |
Question: do you enjoy reading novels that deal with fantasy and sci-fi? ReneeOCnr: I mostly enjoy reading literature. Such as classics from Shakespeare, different American and Irish playrights. I also like to read novelists from other countries. Right now I am reading a novel called Leaning Towards Infinity which was written in Australia. |
Question:I was wondering what your fav episode is. ReneeOCnr: My favorite episode that has aired would be A day In The Life. In this episode Lucy and I were allowed more screen time to play off of one another. Everyone had a great time on the set as well, watching and laughing. |
Question: What was your most embarrasing moment on Xena: Warrior Princess? ReneeOCnr: My most embarassing moment to date would be the skinny dipping scene in Altered States. It was a bit of a laugh. |