On The Fifth Man, we are introduced to the show’s new character, Astrid.  In the second part of our interview with Abbie Cobb we get to ask more questions about her new role and find out what it was like behind the scenes on the set of NCIS Los Angeles.

In the first part of this interview, you spoke about some of the difficult roles you’ve had in the past. Speaking of difficult, can you tell us a little bit about Astrid and your new recurring role on NCIS Los Angeles?

This is one of the most challenging and exciting roles I’ve had. It’s so different from anything I’ve ever done on camera and I’m absolutely thrilled to explore this role!  Normally on other shows where I get to play someone superficial and mean, it’s fun but it’s not necessarily a challenge. With Astrid, I get to do a lot of character work, character study, and explore different ways I can play the character and hold my body and say my lines. She’s so different and I’m glad she’s returning because I fell in love with Astrid! It’s not determined when she will be back but I’m excited that she’s not going away.

My character is a high functioning autistic teen and that’s what makes her so unique and fun to explore. In trying to prepare for a role like that, I’ve realized she is the most interesting character I’ve ever played.  In the episode, her uniqueness and family background bring Kensi and Astrid together… that’s another reason to love the character—she has such a cool story!

What was your experience like on the set of NCIS Los Angeles? 

They were so great!  From the very top executive positions to the very bottom of the production chain, they were all classy and kind, excited about their job, and excited that you were there.  It’s such a rare find!  I’ve never had an experience like that where everyone you interact with is pleasant and loves their job until I walked on the set of NCIS:LA.  The actors were so incredible and welcoming and they were so kind when they didn’t have to be.  I’m just here to help move the story along, so when people go out of their way to interact with you and make you feel welcome and help you do your job, it just shows their true character as a human being.   The experience was awesome.

Who did you work with?

I met everyone at the table read and filmed with everyone except Barrett and Renee. I spent the most time with Daniela.

Astrid in the Boathouse with Kensi.

You were also lucky to be in an episode written by Dave Kalstein, one of our favorite writers on the show.

He was awesome.  I loved spending time with him and I think he’s super talented and I loved what he came up with!

Anything special happen on set with the cast you can talk about?

Before one of the scenes, Todd (LL Cool J) and I were walking through the set of the casino and people were calling to him from way across the casino floor… “I love you so much, you are so beautiful, you’re amazing!” There was an elderly lady with a walker, who had to be at least eighty years old, who shouted to him, “OOOoo! I love your body!” I laughed so hard…and I can’t imagine being around that everywhere you go! All in a day’s work for him.

I did get to meet the stars’ mothers who guest starred on the show, too.  There were these huge trailers set up for them!  The producers went out of their way to spoil them and I’m glad they did.  It seemed like they had a really good time.

We want to know what’s up next for Abbie Cobb!    Can you tell us about your next project and when your fans can expect to see you on film or TV again? 

I have a cool role in a new movie called The Umbrella Man and I’m super excited about it.  I’ve been describing it as a conspiracy theory drama… JFK with Kevin Costner meets Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman.   It’s a modern 2012 story but I’m playing a young Jackie Kennedy-type character.  We’re shooting now in Pittsburgh and Dallas.

I’m still recurring on Suburgatory, and the Secret Life of the American Teenager, and I have recurred recently on another show that I have guest starred on in the past but I can’t say what show until it airs!

Thanks Abbie for taking the time to speak with NCIS:LA Magazine!  It was a pleasure to get to know you and find out more about your career and your time spent on the set.  Abbie has promised to update us in the future when she returns to the role of Astrid on NCIS:LA.

If you want to find out more about her book and her future projects, please go to Abbie’s web site: www.abbiecobb.com.  You can also find her on Twitter:  @thelovelyabs and on Facebook: Abbie Cobb Fan Page.

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