DARK MATTER: Season 3 Set Visit! [VIDEO]

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The second half of our set tour starts with an exclusive look inside Dark Matter’s gun cabinet, unusually named “Moby” and the props store, including a “gun overflow area” -–check it out!

Meandering back through the unused sets, in-between her scenes, it was great to chat more to Jodelle Ferland – a fellow nerd – and things immediately get geeky, as she has attended multiple conventions over the summer. “I’ve been travelling a lot but I love them. I go to conventions for fun so it’s really nice to go for work.”

She also talks about con shopping, new hair colours and getting sick during filming before rushing back to undoubtedly crawl through more of the Raza’s vents!

Later in the afternoon we move into a huge dark warehouse and have the opportunity to watch a scene involving guns, green screens, two tall men – and lots of rubber!

Getting back to filming we meet Anthony Lemke, who plays THREE. He tells us Ron Murphy has directed three episodes of Dark Matter this year, which he’s happy about. “Ron’s a good guy.” It seems, though, that shooting multiple episodes in single blocks was new for them.

“They’re slowly morphing us into block shooting – it’s not common in English Canada but super common in Quebec. You’ll be doing eight scenes from six different episodes all in a kitchen facing one way, then you turn around and do it all again facing the other way!”

As a crew member shouts “reset the mulch” Anthony goes back to work, which involves putting a harness on.

The scene has been shot a dozen times as the director wants shots from different angles so continuity – resetting the scene exactly the same each time – is important. It’s great to see concept images from the art department’s board translated into a real set. We’re certainly excited to see them materialise on screen in the premiere.

It’s then time to head into the Raza’s shuttle Marauder to interview Anthony Lemke:

Lemke also reveals that FIVE’s age was determined by an ad-lib line he threw in citing her as 16 – which they keep referring back to.

Soon after it’s time to head back to the production offices but we manage to grab a little time with Jeff Teravainen, who plays Anders, along the way.

Teravainen has been hard at work with early call times but has still been enjoying the process. He’s also busy on other projects. He is becoming somewhat of a Syfy regular, having also appeared on Twelve Monkeys and The Expanse. Anders’ reappearance at the end of season two came as a surprise to him too. The Save Anders fan campaign, however, made his day. “At the time I didn’t ask but people kept commenting on it and Joe would hint [about writing me in] and then, of course, the call came and I was jumping around the room – I love playing Anders! I absolutely love playing him and the role is expanding now too.”

So will we see more of the SIX/Anders relationship explored? “I can only say I’ve heard rumours. I heard an interview with Joe where he mentioned stuff about that but I’m not privy to it. Working with Roger is awesome. In fact, everybody I’ve worked with on the show is amazing. Sometimes you do a scene with a non-attentive actor; these guys are on you all the time. I always say I’m like a cousin on the show and they are like the core family but they look after me like a really good cousin. Even today Anthony (Lemke) was asking, ‘Did you get what you need?’ and that kind of stuff, because I’m a little nervous – they’re not my family but my extended family. We all have lots in common so it’s a fun place to come to work.”

Teravainen is amazed by Mallozzi’s work ethic. “I don’t know when he sleeps. He is writing constantly. He has all his family stuff too and then he’s writing his blog. I tried that once (a blog). I couldn’t do it! Writers are a different breed of people; I am amazed how they come up with one good story but to do it weekly, and he’s doing it weekly plus all that’s involved in showrunning!”

It turns out Teravainen is also a sci-fi fan. “I love it. That’s one of the cool things about working in it. I’m not watching the shows because I have to for reference; I’m actually really enjoying them.”

His favourite scenes from season two feature Zoie Palmer. “There’s one where she peeks around the corner which just stuck with me; I can’t remember the episode. And when she takes out all those guys in episode 2.02. But there’s so many!”

We see Anders in GA uniform at the end of season two but the question we will see answered in season three is: which side is Anders on? “One of the things I’m so excited about this season is my backstory will come out and you’ll understand more about Anders’ motivations. I love the fact that he’s opening up and being a lot more multidimensional.”

Of course there’s one burning question we had to ask: Is Thranders (THREE and Anders) a thing? “Yeah that’s a good question,” Jeff laughs “I don’t know.”

As night falls we leave the set and head back to the city, but it feels more like heading back to Earth. Cars and neon signs replace the spaceship and green screens that make the Dark Matter reality. Season three promises more of what fans love: explosive relationships, FTL travel and an expanding universe to be explored in the Raza. But don’t worry, Bubba will still protect them.

Dark Matter season 3 is on Syfy channel in the USA and Space channel in Canada. It airs on Monday nights on Syfy in the UK. Dark Matter seasons one and two are available to buy on DVD.