So how does Hampshire play such a crazy personality at two different times in her life: both in 2016 and in 2044? Hampshire says it isn’t easy. “I always notice at the end of a shooting day of playing Jennifer I am exhausted, and sometimes emotionally exhausted… It’s at an energy level that I’m not normally at.” There was, however, a noticeable shift for Jennifer Goines in season 2, including a departure from being in charge of her father’s company, Markridge. Viewers may have wondered why she stopped being CEO all of a sudden. “I asked about that, too, because I really wanted to know,” admits Hampshire. “I think Jennifer in taking over Markridge is one of those roles she plays. A lot of the times she takes on these roles and plays them like it’s a movie and then finds herself actually in the situation and realizes she can’t necessarily handle it.” And why did she get off the plane when it seemed she was prepared to distribute the virus during the season 1 finale? “I think the reality of the situation became a lot different when she found herself alone,” surmises Hampshire. “She’s on the plane about to go spread this virus and feels all powerful, but then she’s alone essentially… I picture going to the first stop of where to spread the virus and then she just kind of starts wandering around a bit and seeing people in the world and getting lost in her head a bit.” Of course, this describes perfectly where Jennifer begins season 2. Speaking of the badass women, Hampshire confirmed that fans will see a bit of backstory on the Daughters and may even see a character emerge from the group. “We do delve into people’s backstory,” Hampshire says, “and with the Daughters especially, it’s an amazing kind of — not a twist; it’s like it’s so satisfying because it links up everything you never would have imagined, and then you’re like, ‘Oh my god, Jennifer!’ But yes, we will find out a lot more about the Daughters and some in particular.” The story of the Daughters will begin to unfold during the next episode of 12 Monkeys entitled “Emergence,” on May 9. 12 Monkeys airs each Monday at 9pm ET on Syfy. For the full audio of this Emily Hampshire interview, tune in to Sci Fi Fidelity on the Den of Geek Podcast Network next week.
