Violett Beane Talks ‘The Flash,’ Super Suits, and SXSW Critical Darling ‘Tower’ [Exclusive Interview]

When last we saw Jesse Wells, a.k.a. Jesse Quick, on The CW’s The Flash, things were getting interesting up as she gained super-speed and began fighting crime just like her father always wanted hated.

Now she’s back, honing her speedster skills to help Team Flash defeat Savitar while rekindling her star-crossed trans-universal romance with Wally West.

We caught up with Violett Beane during her hiatus from The Flash and had a few questions for the young starlet about her role as Jesse Quick as well as her starring role in the film, Tower.

Tell-Tale TV: Before the mid-season hiatus, we saw Jesse exploring the beginnings of a relationship with an initially reluctant Wally. Will we see more romantic moments between the two?

Violett Beane: Jesse and Wally have both recently realized how important they are to each other, so YES you will absolutely be seeing more Quickwest in the future. I think their relationship is really sweet and innocent, and it adds a positive touch to the show!

Tell-Tale TV: Most people dream of having a super suit. What was your first thought when you saw your Jesse Quick suit?

Beane: I absolutely loved it! I only had one fitting before the final product so I didn’t know what to expect, and when I first put it on, it felt amazing. I had been waiting for so long for Jesse to finally have super-speed so when it finally happened it was pretty great!

Tell-Tale TV: What types of scenes would you like to see for Jesse in the future on The Flash?

Beane: Jesse is incredibly intelligent, so I would love to see more scenes where Jesse is able to use her brains in battle to help the team. She’s also got super-speed now, so I want to see her start kicking some butt!

Tell-Tale TV: In the critically acclaimed Tower, a documentary about the 1966 massacre at the University of Texas, you play a role with some pretty extreme emotional gravitas. How did you prepare for such a heavy role?

Beane: Our director, Keith Maitland, conducted on-camera interviews with all of the witnesses and survivors of the shooting, including the woman I played, Claire Wilson. I was able to watch the videos and get input from Keith about Claire’s personality and feelings towards the whole experience.

That was incredibly helpful, because re-enacting such a pivotal moment in someone’s life is not to be taken lightly, so having something to go off of really made the difference.

Tell-Tale TV: In addition to being an actor, you also direct and edit your own material. Could you eventually see yourself taking a more permanent role behind the camera?

Beane: I recently directed, edited, and starred in a music video “Landscape” for the band Eyelid Kid. It was really fun and challenging to be on the other side. Directing can be a lot more creative in a way, but it’s also very managerial. I would love to experience it again!

Tell-Tale TV: Lastly, you have a bunny as a pet! How did Milo get his name?

Beane: I do! He’s so fluffy and cute! His name actually came from a character in The Legend of Korra, Meelo. He looks exactly like a miniature Appa, but we didn’t think the name was as cute as Milo, Aang’s airbending grandson!

Catch Violett Beane (if you can) returning as Jesse Quick on The Flash Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW and check out her film The Tower on Blu-ray and DVD.

*Featured image credit: Ryan West

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