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'Nikita' set visit: Maggie Q's dream guest star and a look inside her lair

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August 18, 2010 9:00 AM ET



Maggie Q couldn't be more different from her alter ego.

During Zap2it's visit to the "Nikita" set in Toronto on Aug. 11, the series' star not only refrains from putting the hurt on me but also greets me warmly, recognizing me from my previous interview with her at Comic-Con.

The cheery Ms. Q submits to Zap2it's 5 Quickies above -- touching on who in the cast has the best nickname and her dream guest star -- before settling down in Toronto's dimly lit nightclub the Roosevelt Room to discuss what's going on in the episode she's shooting.

"Nikita," which premieres Sept. 9 on The CW, centers on the titular assassin (Maggie Q), who goes rogue and vows to take down the Division, the shadowy agency that trained her. Her return isn't an easy one though.

"The theme of this episode is forgiveness," says Q. "Nikita figures out day by day that a lot of the things that she believed were true may not be. A lot of the things she trusted, may be the exact opposite. So this is about how she's able to come to terms with the things that she's done in her life. It's kind of like a 12-step program. This is maybe the first step in that."

Nikita's journey to right wrongs takes her to a New York nightclub, which of course is shot in the Roosevelt Room where we're chatting.

nikita-set-roosevelt-room.jpg"This is the scene where Nikita is staking out a nightclub," she says. "There's a target inside that she wants to get to, and her mission becomes doubly difficult when she arrives because her old agency is staking out the club as well."

Nikita isn't without her resources though. On the regular "Nikita" set, I scope out her secret lair, which is a spacious loft with very little furnishings besides a Spartan bed, computer desk and vanity. You may recall catching glimpse of the lair in the promos, but then again, Maggie Q was often traipsing around in lingerie in those scenes, so maybe you won't recall. 

nikita-set-lair-01.jpgI can't resist playing Nikita for a bit and make myself at home at a familiar perch -- in front of a keyboard.

nikita-set-lair-02-hanh.jpgDone goofing around, I spot the clothes rack, wigs on the vanity and sparkly clutches. Nikita must be prepared for any situation, and that means wearing a variety of outfits and disguises.

nikita-set-lair-03-wigs.jpgOn the production's call sheet, Scene 33 reads: "Nikita peels off disguise." Naturally we're curious what camouflage she's whipped up to infiltrate the nightclub. Socialite? Designated driver? Dragon lady?

"No," Q says with a laugh. "I'm in a hat. Nikita is covered a little and also between a whole bunch of people, and it's in the melee that happens outside that she's able to get in. So it's not the disguise that gets her in, but the brouhaha."

Check back for more from Zap2it's "Nikita" set visit including interviews with Melinda Clarke, Shane West, Lyndsy Fonseca and Part II of Maggie Q.

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 |  Comments (9)

still confused as to how (if at all) this series fits in with the Peta Wilson one of the same name. Is it a remake/re-envissioning or a sequel (Petas one ending with her taking charge of Section). BTW "goes rogue and vows to take down the Division" sounds very much like Alias - so at least people will stop with their constant Covert Affairs is Alias-lite comparisons and start doing new-Nikita vs Alias.

but anyway, I'll be there for the pilot as I can't get me enough of strong women kicking baddie butt :)

Fido | August 18, 2010 9:30 AM

Yeah, but Sydney Bristow always had the "real" CIA backing her. It looks like Nikita is on her own.

George | August 18, 2010 3:20 PM

Fido, I wouldn't say Sydney Bristow was a rogue agent. She was a double agent who worked secretly from inside the evil organization while pretending to be on their side. Nikita however, is on the outside and doesn't hide her intentions. Also, Nikita is no longer working under under anyone's orders. She's a lone wolf - she may have some help but she doesn't answer to anyone.
So, I don't agree that Nikita is like Alias, the main characters are quite different.

cdn | August 18, 2010 8:04 PM

damm, she's fine!! if a women looks naturally hot in a dinky video, you know she's smoking!

the world | August 19, 2010 12:32 AM

Hanh, you look cute too! ...but the barefeet on set??

the world | August 19, 2010 12:49 AM

nobody wants to see this show more then me i love ladie spys and she looks like she fits the part of nikita, i really wish maggie q the best because i know this lady will kick *** and she will have the number one show on tv. looking forward to sept 9 it will rock. as always forever young god bless bobby lee 007

robert jsullivan jr | August 20, 2010 9:17 PM

I'm telling you now: I do not seeing this incarnation equaling the depth of Peta Wilson's Nikita. No chance in hell.

Flashback_Jack | August 31, 2010 12:47 PM

Get over Peta Wilson's Nikita. This is a new generation, it's meant to appeal to young adults not the old folks of Peta Wilson's Nikita. Let the show fall where it may.

Jasika | August 31, 2010 4:41 PM

Hi from Spain! Can I quote a post as part of your weblog using the link to you? I've tried contacting you regarding this problem but it seems i cant reach you, please reply when have a moment, thanks.

Brygida | November 11, 2010 10:08 PM
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