What did you know about Adam’s back story and/or Chris Engen’s portrayal?
MM: I knew almost everything about Adam’s back story, and I knew nothing about Chris’s back story, which was a blessing because I was able to just focus on the character. I was thrown into the deep end so I had to figure out how to tread water and start swimming. It was nice to be thrown into a heavy storyline instead of being introduced slowly because I couldn’t question my choices. All I had were my instincts, which luckily usually never fail me. In the end, it was good to be on the front battle lines taking bullets and firing some myself. As for watching Chris, the moment I signed my contract, I began TiVo-ing the show so I watched about six weeks of his portrayal. But since I was playing Adam at the same time, I couldn’t be influenced.TVG: Your take on Adam is remarkably different than Chris’s. You play Adam cockier and more arrogant, while Chris chose to play Adam more tortured. I appreciate your interpretation more because, while Chris won me over towards the end of his run, I fe
