GLEE Fans: Chris and Amber in Paris to Promote Glee!

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They didn't say much, just that they are doing Thriller in the SB episode and Amber used to work at Ikea and they both want to play Sue. The concerts in London, Manchester and Dublin are sold out and she also called Mercedes her own alter-ego a la Beyonce and Sasha Fierce.

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New interview: Here

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This morning, M6 held a press conference about the series Glee, the channel should broadcast the first quarter of 2011 (more info). On this occasion, after the screening of the pilot, the channel had invited Chris Colfer and Amber Riley, embodying respectively Kurt and Mercedes in the hit series from Fox.

Both actors were able to answer questions from reporters, and they discussed the rumors on the renewal of the cast for 2012, criticizing the series and especially the episode on Britney Spears, or their incredible record in singles classified the American charts.

"The goal of" Glee "is to entertain"

What do you think the announcement of Ryan Murphy, creator of Glee, who explained to reissue the cast of the series in seasons to follow the plot and not have characters who spend six or seven years in high school?
Chris Colfer: I think we should not worry too much, first because Amber and me looks about twelve years! (Laughs) But if they do, it will only give more legitimacy and credibility to the series, because indeed, we can not spend ten years in high school.
Amber Riley: But it's true that Chris is starting to have a beard ... And me too! (Laughs) No, just kidding. But who wants to be 40 years and still be in high school? It does not make sense. We'll see what happens but Mercedes may well go to college ...
Chris Colfer ... and Kurt at the helm of a fashion school. Or I'll come here in Paris! But I think the answer to Ryan Murphy was a bit distorted, honestly. They are not going to turn, there will always be there in 2012.

It is often said that the series is both very popular, very large audience both in terms of music that intrigues, and at the same time it is also quite politically incorrect and sometimes provocative as it is Ryan Murphy, who is in control . How do you balance this may seem contradictory?
Chris Colfer: It is true that the series can sometimes be interested in a very serious matter, then do not take themselves seriously and look to lighter things. And I think it's actually a fairly accurate reflection of real life. Sometimes we take things very seriously and sometimes not at all. That is the reality, and even more so in high school where everything is more serious, more importantly, there are hormones in all directions ...
Amber Riley: I agree, and the goal of the series is to entertain, and it is a daunting objective. I know that Ryan Murphy and all the writers of the series listen much what fans are saying, and I think they address the subjects they choose fairly responsible. Everyone will not necessarily be happy with this or that, but they do their best to show every point of view we can have on an issue, while keeping a somewhat lighter.

"Sometimes there are episodes that are not as good as others"
When a series becomes as popular as quickly as Glee, there is a media interest that is often followed by negative criticism from the first small sign of weakness or the first false step. How do you cope with criticism vis-à-vis the series?
Chris Colfer: I'm not sure it is still in a stage where we really attacked as it can sometimes be the case. But later in the life of any series, there are often many compliments at the beginning and then a little less after that because the media are used to the fact that the series exists and is broadcast every week. In our case, yes there are sometimes episodes are not as good as others, but we always get better, they generally continued to improve.
Amber Riley: We were all a little nervous before the start of season 2 because the wait was indeed amazing, but so far as regards the media, it has not really been harsh critics. It's a bit different from what we did in season 1, but I think people always appreciate the series.

There were still very negative reviews about the episode focused on Britney Spears. The media were quick to point the finger there was no script and the episode was just an excuse to cover songs by Britney ...
Chris Colfer: Yes, but the episode was entertaining!
Amber Riley: And that's our audience record!
Chris Colfer: Yes, indeed it says a lot about our society ... (Laughter) But the run would be less enjoyable if each episode had a specific theme and seriously, if someone had his coming out in every episode or had a problem with anorexia. I think the series needs this type of mild episodes and a bit disconnected from the plot and who are there to entertain the public. It is a musical, and can not be overly dramatic all the time.

"We work 10 to 16 hours a day"
What looks like a work day for you? Studio for songs, Tea for the shoot ...
Amber Riley: Our days are sometimes long, sometimes less. It varies between 10 and 16 hours per day. On the same day, you can shoot a scene, then go to the studio to record a song and then have a repeat of a choreography, or even trying on costumes ... There is no timetable type, actually. This is a good thing, too.

How many days filming are required to complete an episode?
Chris Colfer: Each episode takes eight days. Finally, the ideal! Sometimes it takes two to four days longer, it depends on the episode. Madonna's episode, I think we shot for 14 or 15 days, there were lots of things to do choreography, costumes, crazy ...

In an interview, you said that your characters much like you. Lea Michele, who plays Rachel Berry, is also annoying in real life?
Amber Riley: (Laughs) Everyone is annoying in the series! We spend so much time together, so it all gets mad at each other. We're like brothers and sisters, we're all annoying. We love, but when you spend twelve hours together and you hear someone sing a song you hate, it's normal that it annoys us. Lea is similar to her character on many points, but it is also different from her on many points. As we all actually. I am very similar to Mercedes, and at the same time too. It is a bit my inner diva. Beyonce has an alter ego Sasha Fierce, and I have my Mercedes.
Chris Colfer: We're really like brothers and sisters, yes, in every sense of the term. We made jokes, one cause, we fight ... It's like that when we spend so much time together.