Move over, Benson and Stabler.
It is treacherous territory [for these two].
Even over the phone, they have a flirtatiousness and banter that screams sex appeal.
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A woman of Reenies caliber is looking for emotional stability, emotional vulnerability, Rene says.
Shes looking for someone who is grounded, and has open communication.
No games, no F-boy play.
Eric Graise as Bobby, Fiona Rene as Reenie, and Justin Hartley as Colter in season one
(See for yourself in this exclusive clip from Sundays episode.)
(Ah, these two!)
Glamour:like tell me youre shipping Reenie and Colter as much as I am.
Fiona Rene at theTrackerpanel during the CBS network portion of the 2024 Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, California
Hes just got to get it together.
Fiona Rene:I mean, I think that its long-term, long game.
The writers dont tell me anything though.
Fiona Rene as Rebecca Lee in CBS’sFire County
The chemistry between you and Justin is so palpable onscreen.
Do you rehearse, or is it just that natural?
I think its more of the latter.
But if its a meaty scene, well step aside into the green room and run some lines together.
We just bring ourselves to the moment, and then whatever kind of happens, happens.
Hes like, Wouldnt it be funny… and then I improvised some lines.
Had you known him before?
Justins been friends with him for years.
I had zero idea who they were bringing to the table.
I was like, Give me something good.
Long story short, he came, and hes an angel.
Hes the kindest guy.
So groundedfour kids, a wife, a million animals on his farm in Connecticut.
I mean, just like an angel.
So Im excited to continue to be able to build some stuff with him.
What will we learn about his character, Elliot, and whats going on with him and Reenie?
I think a woman of Reenies caliber is looking for emotional stability and emotional vulnerability.
Shes looking for someone who is grounded and can openly communicate.
No games, no F-boy play.
Because obviously Russell (Jensen Ackles) is after Reenie too.
I know, and shes like, Hold it together.
What is your value?
What are you willing to throw away?
I really just need a love triangle between Russell, Reenie, and Colter.
I mean, whos fantasy is it not to have Justin Hartley and Jensen Ackles fight over you?
Fifteen-year-old me is literally on the table with shock pads going, What is going on?
Had you watched Justinon any of his previous shows?
And what about Jensen?
I did have a moment where I had to freak out [over Jensen].
My partner let me have that moment.
He was like, Okay, dear.
Let it last as long as it needs to.
And then you meet them, and theyre just like the nicest humans and the moment goes away.
Going back to Michael Radys characterwill we see him after this episode?
I think we will see him again, yes.
I think that there will be some exploration.
So lets talk about you.
Where did you grow up, and where did you go to school?
I was born in Great Falls, Montana.
I remember zero of it.
We moved after I was like six months, so I technically call home Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Thats where my roots are.
The minute I get to Oklahoma, my drawl comes out real bad.
Oh, that is funny.
We moved every year.
My moms an immigrant from Taiwan.
She was a factory worker.
My dad tried to get a new job every year trying to find the next best thing.
Then we just moved every year.
When did you pick up the acting bug?
Second grade, Mrs. Browns class.
I cried for two hours after that message.
I remember her being so put together always and just perfect.
Id think, I wonder if I could ever be like that one day.
And then literally, I play a character thats like that.
Did you base Reenie off of Mrs. Brown?
I dont think it was conscious.
I was a tomboy with buck teeth.
I was obsessed with Fonzie.
I slicked my hair backit wasnt cute.
I just never in a million years thought I could be that feminine and powerful.
So talking about it out loud, I think about Mrs. Brown and Im like, Oh my God.
She was like the OG Reenie Green.
And then I was also in the ensemble as a dancing banana.
I dont think I knew what that meant.
I met a guy, got married, and we moved to London.
I was in London for almost eight years, and then we divorced in 2016.
Hes my realtor now.
He has three kids and a wife.
I love him, but he just wasnt for me.
This is an amazing story.
Its a fucking saga.
And my cheeky ass just talked.
I shouldnt have talked.
I didnt have any lines.
But I was like, Im going to talk, and theyre going to give me a credit.
She has more discipline than me, but I think she gets her savviness from me.
Im trying to become as disciplined as she is.
So how did you end up in Los Angeles after London?
So I went to stay with her, and she was like, You cant be here.
You cant just sit here and watch me die.
I need you to go live your dreams.
That wasnt easy, but we went to the courthouse together.
I feel like it was very much a successful marriage for what it was.
We were just so young.
And then, I just churned after that.
Well, first I went to rehab for an addiction to smoking marijuana in 2020.
Everyones addiction journey is different.
I found myself smoking like an ounce a day, and all of my money was going to it.
It was really affecting my mental health.
This was preI Know What You Did Last Summer.
I was really scared, but I knew I needed to go.
I also started meditating and looking at myself with value, like, What do I have to offer?
How can I be of service to the world?
If Im a vessel for something greater than me, how do I take care of it?
That changed my mindset completely.
Literally two months after I got out of rehab, I booked my first series regular role.
Its always there, but it can be maintained.
I commend you so much for taking control the way you have.
That takes such courage and bravery.
I think Reenie is going to learn this lesson, too, or maybe she is learning it now.
But even so, I had a depressive episode two weeks ago.
First one Ive had since rehab.
But no, it never goes away.
I can be sad and also so grateful for my life and where Ive gotten.
I think thats so important to normalize.
you’re free to be doing really well in life, but also be struggling too.
I had an audition for a pilot calledEarly Edition, and I booked it.
That didnt get picked up, but it put me on the radar for their casting department.
And then I bookedFire Country,which was a recurring role.
Then the series got picked up, but the strikes happened.
Shortly thereafter, they offered me a series regular.
The last time a new series was the No.
1 overall was whenSurvivordebuted back in 2000.
Im going to cry again.
Elwood [Reid], our showrunner and EP, is such a good storyteller.
Justin is a Terminator.
He doesnt get tired.
Hes an inspiration when it comes to that stuff.
I am just in awe.
It was one of the most fun nights Ive ever had.
Justin showed up, [his wife, andTrackercostar] Sofia [Pernas] showed up.
And so did the entireTrackercast, and so many of the crew.
Of course, the storytelling by Elwood and the whole team is the reason why were number one.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
