Scott Speedman Breaks Down the ‘DWTS’ Robbery That Kicked Off ‘RJ Decker’ Season 2

Keep in mind: This story consists of spoilers from “RJ Decker” Season 2, Episode 1.

When Scott Speedman found out “RJ Decker” would cross over with “Dancing With destiny” to begin Season 2, he just had one note for manufacturers: “Just so you’re conscious, I will not be dancing.”

The star is back leading the cast of the ABC criminal activity procedural, which got “DWTS” pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy and Season 33 winner Joey Graziadei for an intricate case for the titular private detective to fix. The opening operation included Kevin Rankin’s Kin and Adelaide Clemens’ Catherine taking part in a flash mob with the pros, while Graziadei played a pocket picker taking watches, wallets and other treasures from the audience. Little did he understand that RJ Decker and the cops were viewing his every relocation, covering yet another examination for the outlaw turned PI.

Thankfully for Speedman, who plays RJ, he was collecting proof and challenging the burglar throughout the efficiency– sparing him from needing to strut his things.

“Genuinely, they were fantastic,” Speedman informed TheWrap. “We’re fortunate to have some crossover with [the ‘DWTS’] audience.”

The star called the crossover opener a”huge” chance to catch the attention of brand-new audiences for the program, which initially premiered this previous spring on ABC. It took control of the post-” DWTS “timeslot from struck series “High Potential,” the network’s no. 1 drama series set to return in 2027.

After the dance-heavy opener, “RJ Decker” overtook its ensemble as RJ examined a series of break-ins that included an old associate– which brought the FBI into the Fort Lauderdale fold. He was likewise separated from his previous flame Emi (Jaina Lee Ortiz) after her atrocious daddy’s death, however the set eventually chose to reach a brand-new level in their relationship: simply good friends. The rest will unfold in Season 2, which Speedman informed TheWrap is presently preparing 7 episodes with the possibility of an extension.

Listed below, Speedman talks about Season 2’s very first huge case, which Season 2 visitor star he’s thrilled for the most and his status on “Grey’s Anatomy.” This interview has actually been modified for length and clearness.

TheWrap: You begin the season with a sophisticated flash mob examination including a few of the”Dancing With destiny”pros, and previous winner and”Bachelor” Joey as a pocket picker. How was it having those folks on set?

Speedman: Genuinely, they were terrific. I didn’t understand how that was going to go. When I heard we were following”Dancing with destiny” on the primetime lineup, I believed there was a possibility we would be doing something together. It was fantastic. They resembled the pros of all pros. And 2 of our cast members were associated with the real flash mob, and they were remarkable and had a great deal of wedding rehearsal.

It was taken extremely seriously, and whatever looks excellent. I believe it’s truly a huge thing for our program. We’re fortunate to have some crossover with that audience. We’ll see how they react to it.

Certainly, RJ is taking the photos and capturing the bad guy, however did they attempt to get you to dance?

(laughs) I’ve been doing this a very long time. I called them and I stated, “Just so you’re conscious, I will not be dancing.”

Last season ended on a tense note with the resolution of the huge secret surrounding Victor Ochoa, in the nick of time for him to get eliminated. What is RJ’s frame of mind as he browses this huge case that starts Season 2?

Whatever’s been tossed into chaos when they begin this season, even if we’ve had a number of months given that we saw RJ and Emi at the end dancing at the end of Season 1, whatever felt solved in a delighted location. Of course, the audience understands much better than us. We’re still dealing with that.

It tosses my relationship with Emi into chaos. It tosses whatever upside down in a sense. He’s really delighted that in the end he’s lastly found out the entire “why I went to jail” thing. That part of the story appears to have actually been solved in a sense, however with the death of Victor, it ends up being a little a whodunit. Naturally, we’re doing the cases that pertain to us, however the important things hanging behind us is who was included? Why did that take place, and how does it impact everyone on the program?

The episode ends with RJ extending his hand to Emi as a buddy, though it’s clear there are still sticking around sensations there. Where is that relationship going as Season 2 progress?

I do not understand if it’s a Season 2 willpower kind of thing. I believe they’re going to remain in each other’s lives. There’s a great deal of feeling and care with how they feel about each other, however we’ll view as we go. We’ll figure that out. It’s not something that’s quickly solved, and I believe story-wise, it’s actually great that they’re not locked into a relationship. It’s simply much better for the character to be a little freer in those motions. Undoubtedly Jaina has actually been a big part of our program, so we got to figure that out and see how they remain in each other’s lives.

The very first case brings the feds into the mix, with Sasheer Zamata leading the charge and including a brand-new vibrant to the examination. How was it having them in the mix and just how much will we be seeing her this season?

Presenting the feds was intriguing. We’re utilized to handling the polices, FLPD, and after that suddenly we had an even greater authority. It certainly put RJ on his back foot in a sense, and he was sort of put in his location a number of times. That was the very first episode. It was extremely fascinating for me to attempt to handle that. I had a good time with it.

I do not understand just how much we’ll be seeing the feds. Sasheer was excellent, so I’m sure she’ll be back at some time. I have no concept, however I’m sure she will. Yeah, the FBI things was intriguing. I wager that soft-pedals the line, however once again, with these brief seasons that we have, we do not have a great deal of time to do precisely all the important things we wish to do. When we have more seasons, ideally, as we go, we’ll explore more of these things.

The number of episodes are you doing this season?

It appears like we’re doing 7 for Season 2. We’ll see if that extends or if we do more in Season 3.

What other characteristics or visitor stars are you thrilled for individuals to see in Season 2?

Beau Bridges is a huge one. He’s coming on to play my daddy, so that was constantly amazing. I’ve been a huge fan of his throughout the years and a few of the work he’s done. That was truly cool for various levels. I actually like dealing with him, and it’s intriguing to see RJ because setting, out of his sort of unwinded position.

It’s constantly excellent to toss RJ on his back foot. He’s sort of in control and positive, and all these things. Anytime we can toss him off his video game a bit is excellent. His papa definitely does that.

Beyond “RJ,” we like seeing you as Nick Marsh on “Grey’s Anatomy,” who’s formally made it through a disastrous ending and gotten engaged to Meredith Grey. What is next for them as Season 23 begins in October? Have you shot any scenes?

Oh no. I truthfully do not understand. I have not check out anything. I understand I’m doing some episodes showing up, however I do not understand. We’ll see where they require that character to go and how it assists Ellen’s character.

I’m not BSing you. I simply have no hint. Let’s see what takes place.

“RJ Decker” airs Tuesdays on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.