An Interview with Michiel Huisman, Jessica Ann Collins, & Luke Evans from ‘Echo 3’

Luke Evans, Jessica Ann Collins and Michiel Huisman attend Apple TV+’s “Echo 3” Premiere at Walter Reade Theater on November 16, 2022 in New York City. “Echo 3” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on November 23, 2022. (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+.)

Michiel Huisman, Jessica Ann Collins, and Luke Evans are three highly accomplished actors. Currently, they star as Prince, Amber and Bambi, respectively on the new Apple TV+ series, Echo 3, and we here at NTG were fortunate enough to sit down with this trio to discuss this new action thriller.
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John Betancourt: What was it that attracted each of you to this supremely ambitious and bold project?

Jessica Ann Collins: Sure. The story and the characters in that story, and just the complexity of the story. And the opportunity to work with Mark and the entire team and Apple TV. I mean, it all of it was simply an incredible package. And was a no brainer.

Michiel Huisman: Yeah, same it was it was kind of a no brainer for me. If I was given the opportunity to be part of this project, and to play a character as compelling as Prince, then there was no way I was not going to do that.

Luke Evans: I am always looking for adventures. And I could see that this was clearly going to be one of those kinds of jobs. All encompassing, all consuming. I was going to learn a lot of things, I was going to work with somebody I admire, Mark Boal, you know, I just, I thought this is going to be one… one hell of a journey. And then it was. It really was. I mean, I thought and breathed and lived it for the whole the whole nine months.

John Betancourt: Now there are a lot of big plots and moments to unpack in this series, what are you most looking forward to audience experiencing in this tale, without any spoilers of course.

Luke Evans: Um, well, you know, it's a… it's a complex story, you think you know, what's happening in the first episode, but then the whole thing is tipped on its head, and you realize, there's much more to the story than whatever it first looks like. Then you leave the safety of this wedding and America, and these two men without no help or… or support, head to a country they don't know. With one agenda, to save my sister and his wife. And the journey is complicated to say the least. And as the story unfolds, you realize the geopolitical situation down there plays an important role with the complexities of finding Amber and discovering, you know, everything. The problems with finding her and how we're going to do this, and you know, so it's… once you're in, you're in, I feel with this story, and I hope that's what the audiences will feel when they watch it.

Michiel Huisman: Well, I… I've always loved from the very first time I read the first script, the triangle between these three characters and their relationships. And I think one of the themes of our show is… might be honesty. Another one might be loyalty. And, you know, I think that Prince really struggles with his position in this new family that he married into. And, you know, sometimes he thought he was going to be closer to his wife than he discovers actually to be. I really like that a party gives a lot of tension to the story. And, and it's a great basis for the rest of the season, I think.

Jessica Ann Collins: Yeah. And I just hope that you know, they are compelling characters that people want to watch. And that beyond that, that there's an appreciation for the integrity and hard work that I think everyone put into making this series something special and unique.

John Betancourt: What are each of you most proud of when it comes to your time on this show?

Michiel Huisman: Um. That we made it? (Laughter from all.) This was a tough shoot, you know, and this was, this was very different from anything that I've ever worked on before. It was much more like get in the dirt and make it and it was… it was quite an experience. I'm very proud that we're finally at this stage where people can see it.

Jessica Ann Collins: Well, I got to do stunts. I thought that was pretty awesome and badass. I hadn't ever, ever done anything like that before. So that was really cool. For me personally.

Luke Evans: I think that what I'm proud of is that we shot this show, with all the complexities of shooting a show in Colombia. But we did it, we did it for real. We did it in Colombia, all over Colombia, using incredible South American talent from the directors to the supporting cast of incredible actors. And I'm proud that we've given this amazing platform, half of this show feels Spanish spoken, it's probably not half but it feels that way. And it's just wonderful to, to see the marriage of you know, the English-speaking dialogue, immersed completely beautifully with the Spanish language. And not done in a studio in Los Angeles but done in these places all over Colombia. And, you know, we you see Colombia in all its glory. And, you know, I think that's something I'm proud of.

This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
 

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