For those people who haven't yet seen Pretty Little Liars, what character do you play?
I play Melissa Hastings. The older sister to Spencer Hastings. Can you give us any indication of what Melissa might get up to in Season 2?
They keep everything extremely tightlipped on the show, even to us who are filming it, so I only know what’s happening as the scripts come out and so far all I can say is that there are a lot of changes and twists and turns in Melissa’s life in Season 2. She is just hit with so many challenges and questions, its been really interesting to see what direction they are taking her in and to also see how her and Spencer’s relationship yo-yos along with all of it.
Is Season 2 going to be very different from Season 1?
Season 2 for me is completely different then season 1. Season 1 I feel as though Melissa was a totally different character then she is to me now. I really feel like I have played 2 different people on the series.
Are there any big plot lines that you can tell us about?
Big plot lines…Season 1 was left with a pretty big cliff hanger for Melissa, what is left over from those cliff hangers are definitely very big plot lines to come.Given the serious nature of the story lines on Pretty Little Liars, are there many fun or light hearted moments on set?
There are surprisingly A LOT of funny, light moments on the set. Troian happens to be hilarious without trying. Its nice when you are always doing such heavy scenes together (as her and I normally are) to have light moments in between takes and in between some scenes. This season has been a little more intense so far in my opinion but we have still definitely found a way to crack each other up here and there.
Have you read the Pretty Little Liars books and do you know if the show is going to follow the books closely?
I read the first Pretty Little Liars book while I was shooting the pilot just to get an idea of what everything was about. I think the show is sticking to the outline of the books but have definitely taken their own turn and spin on things.
How is working on Pretty Little Liars different from working on One Tree Hill or other shows you have done?
Pretty Little Liars is a lot different to work on then any other show I have been on because any other show I have been on normally films out of the state I live in (LA) and when I am filming that show I normally work everyday. My schedule on PLL is not as heavy because there are so many cast members to accommodate. Also, its the longest lasting show I have ever been on. Either shows I have been on have been canceled or I have been killed. And so far with PLL none of those things have happened yet… fingers crossed!
If Carrie hadn't of been shot, would you have liked to have played her for longer (on One Tree Hill)?
If Carrie hadn't been killed on One Tree Hill I would have definitely loved to keep going with her. That character lasted way longer then any of us anticipated! She was my favorite character to play thus far. I had so much fun torturing Paul Johansson. Getting to play a character that went that off the deep end, and being able to go so far with her was so much fun for me.
You seem to play characters who are not the nicest or most stable people. Are you drawn to more complicated characters or is this just coincidence?
Playing these characters that aren't that nice or stable is really actually just a coincidence. My poor mother and grammy hate it! I think they want me to be on Barney or something. Ha! But I love playing the crazies…keep it coming!
You are a skilled violinist. Do you think you would have pursued that as a career if you didn't start acting?
I actually started playing violin way before I ever even thought about acting. I started playing when I was 6 and always thought that was the career path I would take. But then when I got introduced to acting, I just fell in love with it and violin slowly started to take the back seat.
Do you have any other projects coming out that fans might want to know about?
I did a movie in October called Cheesecake Casserole which also Ryan Merriman was in that with me as well, coincidentally.
Do you have any websites or social networking sites that fans can follow you on?
I do not have any social networking sites or websites. Actually that’s a lie, I have a tumblr now and I love it! Troian got me hooked! Although I'm not under my own name. Its JoelleW.tumblr.com <http://JoelleW.tumblr.com> . I guess people could follow me there, but they might be a little bored! ha. But I don't have twitter or any of that.. I just cant go there..yet at least. It kind of freaks me out a little.
We want to give a big thanks to Torrey Devitto for taking the time to answer some questions about the new season of Pretty Little Liars as well as her other projects. Make sure to tune in tonight for the season premiere at 8 pm EST on ABC Family
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