It’s no secret that we here at UPROXX love Justified. And why the hell wouldn’t we? The show gives you just about everything you could ask for out of an hour of television: guns, drugs, great dialogue, good guys who are a little bad, bad guys who are a little good (and who occasionally quote everything from the Bible to legendary science fiction writers), bad guys who are really bad, characters who evolve from season to season, hookers, moonshine, and shotgun-toting female pimps who take absolutely zero crap from anyone. And for as much as we all love Raylan and Boyd, you could make a pretty good argument that Joelle Carter’s character, Ava Crowder, is at the dead center of it all.
So, given all that, we are beyond pleased that Joelle Carter has agreed to join us for a live Q&A this afternoon. Her character has evolved as much as any over the show’s three-plus seasons, going from (SPOILERS AHEAD, Y’ALL) a husband-murdering love-interest for Raylan to Boyd’s partner in both life and crime. During this time Ava has staked her claim as one of the strongest and most interesting characters on television, thanks in no small part to Carter’s portrayal. She kicks ass and takes names (although I imagine it’s also okay with her if you want to skip the name-taking part).
The discussion is scheduled to begin at 2PM EST, and will go for about an hour. Here are a couple of tips to help things run as smoothly as possible, as always: (1) Begin your questions to Joelle with “@Joelle” or “@Joelle Carter” to keep things organized and allow her to find your questions easily; (2) Feel free to load up ahead of time; and (3) Don’t get lippy unless you want a skillet to the dome.
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It was great chatting with you all. Please stay tuned, it’ll be the best season ever. I promise!
You are the absolute best. Thanks so much for your time!
Thanks for doing it and answering so much. It was fun and informative.
Thanks for coming, tell the rest of the cast to do the same!
Tell the cast how cool we all are.
You are awesome
Thanks for stopping by, you’re amazing!
Thank you!
Marry me?
@Joelle – How well can you do accents? — What I’m really trying to ask is if you will ever be in a Ben Affleck movie?
@Joelle Carter @Danger Guerrero: What a great hour long chat with the lovely and talented Mrs. Carter! Thanks for putting this together and please have her back again very soon!
@Joelle Thanks so much for sharing your time with us!
@Joelle You are the very best. Thank you so much for doing this!
Seriously, how awesome is @Joelle? Way to answer as much as possible!
@Joelle – Do you watch Game of Thrones? Joffrey could use a good frying pan to the dome.
@Joelle Well, I`m gonna contact your publicist, and damn sure, I will ask for an autograph!:)
@Joelle Carter: Having followed Timothy’s career for a while now, is his off screen persona as interesting as a lot of the characters he has chosen to play? Most notable for me are Det. Drycoff (Gone in 60 Seconds), Agent 47 (Hitman), Sheriff Seth Bullock (Deadwood) and now Raylan. Seem to all follow a common theme.
And tell Walton I said Roll Tide! LOL
@Joelle Do you drink moonshine? If so, favorite flavor?
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Had it once, not for my palate.
@Joelle I’m thinking that a good old skinny dippin’ scene at the creek would be very interesting! Turtles and snakes and mud everywhere, eeewwww doggies! Much Fun! And then, pops up a dead body, now who’s it gonna be this week?
@Joelle I would recommend you “Dandelion Wine” . It has chapters as small stories, each one unique and unforgettable.
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Thanks, I’ll check it out.
@ Joelle, do you get approached alot for autographs ? and Whats the best way to get an autographed picture ?
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it’s always fun to meet a fan, and I’ve signed my fair share of autographs. You can contact my publicist bryan@aefpr.com and we’ll get ya one.
@HokieGal From one Crowder gal to another…..you rock as Ava, Joelle!
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Thanks, I’m sure you rock too!
@Joelle–How would you like to see your character end up when the show ends?
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Good question… I would honestly love to see Boyd & Ava go out guns-a-blazin together.
@Joelle Did you watch the Wire? How great is it, seriously?
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Seriously, one of my favorite shows on TV. Love is not a strong enough word…let’s try lust.
@Joelle Are you a James Ellroy fan?
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No, but his books look great.
@Joelle: A couple of years ago I saw Patton Oswalt at the bar at Providence and thought about sending him over a drink as appreciation for all the times he made me laugh, but I decided not to bother him. Would it be a nice gesture of appreciation if someone did something similar for you, or would it feel like an invasion of privacy?
/will be at the bar at Providence at 9 p.m. tonight if you feel like collecting.
//won’t really be at the bar, my wife would kill me.
///she wouldn’t really kill me, she is a fan of the show too and would actually probably be quite impressed.
I’m a huge fan of both Walton & Timothy. When all is said and done, who would you rather see Ava with?
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Ava forever belongs to Boyd now.
@Joelle You answered my questions, thanks for making my day
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@Joelle Would you watch a spinoff of Justified that was just Winn Duffy driving around in his RV? Does your answer change if the RV talks with Margo Martindale’s voice?
Does the RV run on moonshine?
Can Dewey Crowe be Duffy’s sidekick?
Does the RV make meth?
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I would watch Winn Duffy ride around on a tricycle and Margo Martindale’s voice is on my phone
What’s your Super Bowl pick?
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My husband is going for the 49ers.
@Joelle–Any info on those 3 movies you worked on during hiatus, Lost Angeles, Jessabelle, and Red Wing?
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Jessabelle is going to be released by Lionsgate. Red Wing is in post-production and Lost Angeles recently went to some film festivals.
@Joelle – Had you read a lot of Elmore Leonard before you got on the show? What about now that you’re on it?
Follow-up question: Favorite Elmore Leonard adaptation other than Justified?
@joelle. Great show…my fav Tv show EVER! What is your fav Tv show / movie?
@Joelle, I saw that on tonight’s show that a member of Gangstergrass was making a cameo. How did you guys get hooked up with those guys to do the music for Justified?
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I don’t know, but love their music.
@Joelle Is FX as great to work with as I like to think they are? Do they really restrict anything you do with the show?
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Working for FX is the best! They really give shows room to create.
@Joelle – At the Justified BBQ, what actors would bring what? Who is grilling?
@Joelle – Hi Joelle! I have to confess, I have a huge crush on Ava! I hope she stays on the show for a loooong time!
My question is, what is your favorite Ray Bradbury book?
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Thanks! What Ray Bradbury book would you recommend. Haven’t read him in a while.
@Joelle – What was the last movie you saw in theaters?
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Silver Lining Playbook… LOVED IT!
that Jennifer Lawrence, amirite?
Ms. Carter, did you ever see yourself in this type roll on a show of this caliber?
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Yes! I like to believe in a dream and my mom always taught me to be positive.
You get to work with a pretty cool cast, I am a fan of all their work but especially Mr Goggins. Is he as country as the charcters he plays? LOL
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He really is a sweet, good ole boy. And he’s proud of the roots.
@Joelle, are you looking at any film roles currently?
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I’m planning on producing and acting in a short when we wrap Justified.
Cool. Uproxx staff keep us posted.
@Joelle – Just saw an answer where you stated you are on season 2 of The Shield. Has Walton spoiled anything for you? It gets pretty messed up, so I’d hate for him to have spoiled it for you.
And by on season 2, I meant in terms of watching it. I know you never acted on the show.
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Nope.
@Joelle – Dickie Bennett’s hair … best possible thing?
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Dickie does his own hair.
Your character reminds me of a girlfriend I had years ago, except she never killed anyone……lol. She was as beautiful as you are and when I watch this I think of how lucky Boyd is. You are my favorite character on the show. Keep up the good work!!!
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Thanks, glad your lady never killed. It might end up badly for Ava.
Joelle, just love you and Boyd on Justified, will there ever be the pitty patt of little Crowers?
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It’s Crowders
and I like I said … I like to believe in the dream.
@Joelle Hoping you can settle something for me: is Boyd’s army buddy being played by the husky ghost of Mitch Hedberg? Or is it Edwin McCain, who’s just let himself go a little bit?
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Nope, that would be the talented Ron Eldard.
@Joelle Carter When are they making High Fidelity 2?
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Let me know…would love to be a part of it.
Where do you think Ava sees herself in comparison to Johnny? As Boyd’s most trusted confidant or behind Johnny?
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She’s Boyd’s only true confidant. Ain’t love grand!
It sure is!
Thanks for answering, Joelle!
@Joelle — You’re the star of our favorite GIF ever. How many intense hours of choreography did this scene take?
God, that gif just makes me happy.
Can we get Boyd on Dancing with the Stars?
I’d like to think that was scene was complete improv
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Walton Goggins is a true champion clogger. I must admit, I’m not Ginger Rogers in this scene, I simply let Walton lead.
@ Joelle, In the wake of all the things that have happened recently regarding Guns and violence in the the news ,have you recieved any complaints about the violence on the show, just wondering thanks !
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I was wondering, did you attend Augusta College? I heard a rumor that you once went there… If so, when? I played soccer there in the early ’90′s and didn’t know if we came across the same folks.
@Joelle – Are there table reads for the show followed by rehearsals or does everyone receive the scripts and then report to set to shoot? Basically, I’m curious as to the schedule for a Cable drama. As a related question, how long does a episode usually take to shoot in its entirety?
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We shoot one episode in 8 days. A table read is a luxury we do not have for our scripts change more then the wind.
that’s good question, if I remember right from when they were on Actor’s Studio, Mad Men does a table read but other than that no rehearsals other than when they do blocking
@Joelle, love me some Justified. Do you find it hard to play a country girl? Being born and raised here I think you do an awesome job.
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Not at all. I feel like I’m at home playing Ava.
@Joelle —Last season, Boyd’s act of shooting the treacherous Devil came back to haunt him. Is it possible that Ava shooting Delroy last season will have similar repercussions this season?
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You are a smart person.
@Joelle Have you met Elmore Leonard?
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Yes! Elmore was lovely and really supports the show, and he personally told me that he thought I was doing a great job with Ava. Which meant the world to me!
Curious as to what you watch on Tv?
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Just finished Homeland, The Walking Dead, Downton Abbey. I’m currently starting the second season of The Shield.
Joelle, as an Eastern Kentuckian, I love Justified. People are crazy there, but good people. Harlan was on the front cover of Look magazine as “Bloody Harlan” back in 50′s
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Sometimes it’s good to be crazy, and crazy to be good.
@Joelle aside from this chat, have you had any weird interaction with fans? And if Ava had a mixtape, what would the first song be?
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I had a woman recognize me in a public restroom, who shared her admiration of Justified & Ava through the stall walls