Blue Bloods: actress reveals hidden behind-the-scenes details
Blue Bloods: actress reveals hidden behind-the-scenes details
Blue Bloods actress reveals how an interesting behind-the-scenes part of the series works. She needed to learn a lot for the recordings.
CBS’ renowned crime series “Blue Bloods,” which is currently in its 13th season, continues to captivate viewers. All with its high-quality action and the intriguing family drama of the Reagans, the fictional first family of New York law enforcement. Among the notable cast members is Vanessa Ray, known for playing Eddie Janko-Reagan. She is a beloved heroine among fans and the romantic interest of Jamie Reagan (Will Estes). However, behind the cameras, there are intriguing details about the actress.
Vanessa Ray shared in an interview a unique experience that contributed to the authenticity of her performance in “Blue Bloods”. The actress admitted that, prior to her role in the crime drama, she had never handled or held a firearm. While this may surprise some considering her extensive career in Hollywood, Ray explained that her previous roles rarely involved handling weapons. The actress is best known for her appearance in the teen drama “Pretty Little Liars”.
In a revealing interview with Long Island Weekly in 2018, Vanessa Ray shared details about her learning curve in using weapons for “Blue Bloods.” The actress confessed that it was producer James Niciforo who introduced her, along with her colleagues Marisa Ramírez and Will Estes, to the world of firearms. A trip to the shooting range became Ray’s inaugural experience with real weaponry.
“Our producer James Niciforo, who is the unsung hero of our show, took us to the shooting range, Marisa [Ramírez], Will [Estes] and I,” Ray revealed.
The actress described the event as her first time firing a gun, as she did not grow up in an environment where gun use was common. Despite her initial lack of experience, Vanessa Ray quickly adapted to the training and, over time, became proficient in handling firearms to bring her character in Blue Bloods to life.
This experience reveals the commitment of the producers and cast to achieving maximum authenticity in the series’ scenes, highlighting the fundamental role of James Niciforo in training the actors so that their interpretations were as realistic as possible.
This experience reveals the commitment of the producers and cast to achieving maximum authenticity in the series’ scenes, highlighting the fundamental role of James Niciforo in training the actors so that their interpretations were as realistic as possible.
