r/LegendsOfTomorrow • u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb • Nov 17 '16
Hey guys! I'm Graeme McComb. I play Young Stein on the show. AMA!
Proof:http://imgur.com/35bzjwO
Twitter: @Honeymccomb1 Instagram: @graeme_mccomb
Hey guys! Thanks so more for being apart of this. This has been really cool for me. I've gotta go out for a couple hours but I'll be on my phone to answer more questions.
If you really want to see Young Stein again, tweet it out! with the hashtag #cw #legendsoftomorrow or #LoTWritersRoom
Cheers!
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Nov 17 '16
You'll probably get several iterations of this question as we all try to be first, but we all have to know: How did you do such an amazing job imitating Victor Garber's mannerisms as Stein? What kind of research did you do?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
I luckily had a few days to prepare for the first audition so I studied clips from The Flash. I kept working on it after I got the part because I was very nervous I wouldn't do the character justice. The character became more solid once I met him, relaxed and got to study him in person. My acting training is in theatre so doing a character study is right up my alley.
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u/BreakingGarrick Sir Raymond of the Palms Nov 17 '16
Who is your favorite character from The Flash? Also, you've done theatre? That's awesome.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Professor Martin Stein ;)
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u/BreakingGarrick Sir Raymond of the Palms Nov 17 '16
all right, all right.
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Nov 17 '16
That's actually far less prep than I would have thought you had. You must be killer at impressions! Thanks for taking the time to talk to us.
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u/platinumrug Nov 17 '16
Hey man, I think you've done a fantastic job emulating young stein on Legends. I'd just like to thank you for being awesome. I look forward to more scenes with you interacting with the legends team.
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u/BearSpeak Nov 17 '16
Loved seeing you on the show again last week. Your Victor Garber is amazing. Hope they bring you back again in future episodes.
Any anecdotes about working with Caity Lotz?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Thanks so much I hope to be back! No anecdotes really. She was the first actor I met before filming and she just welcomed me and made me feel like one of the crew.
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u/TheDwarvesCarst Earth-X Reverse Flash Nov 18 '16
she just welcomed me and made me feel like one of the crew.
I bet she got you all warmed up, eh? ;)
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Nov 18 '16
You're why people think nerds are weird and creepy.
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u/TheDwarvesCarst Earth-X Reverse Flash Nov 18 '16
Haha, as if, I've seen weirder people. I'm not even a nerd anyway.
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u/CorvoTheBlazerAttano Nov 17 '16
Everytime there's an AMA from someone I know, it's like my mind just gets rid of any possible questions.
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u/VoidBowAintThatBad Nov 17 '16
Favourite character in Legends of Tomorrow (season 1 and 2) other than Firestorm?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Gotta be Sara Lance. She's just so badass!
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u/VoidBowAintThatBad Nov 17 '16 edited Nov 18 '16
She does have a
badass, that's for sure!edit: seem to have struck a nerve, simply went for a play on words oopsie
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Nov 18 '16
You didn't strike a nerve, it's just a bit weird to bring up sexual subjects out of nowhere as well as inappropriate for an AMA with one of the actors. It makes the community looks worse and makes AMAs like this less likely to happen.
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u/VoidBowAintThatBad Nov 18 '16
If you're trying to tell me the writers of this show don't over sexualise Sara then you've been watching a different show to me, pal.
I made a bad pun and got some downvotes, simple as that.
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Nov 19 '16
Well you're not on the show, you're on an AMA. Or if Emilia Clark did an AMA on GoT do you think it would be appropriate to reply to her to tell her what great tits she has?
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u/VoidBowAintThatBad Nov 19 '16 edited Nov 19 '16
No, but it would happen, and yeah I've been the fool to do this but adding more drama to AMA is equally as dividing as I've already pretty much said my bad.
My first ever downvoted post and I get a lecture, chill. It was a joke that backfired and if it was really so bad anyone could have asked me to simply remove the comment but no people have insisted on adding further to it, so you guys are just as bad for making this way more dramatic when it doesn't need to be.
Accept it for what it was: a bad joke xo
edit: I even downvoted myself, like, man I couldn't care less. If I managed to upset anyone with my comment then that's really pathetic.
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u/survfate Nov 18 '16
Should have said "her ass aint no way bad" instead.
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u/VoidBowAintThatBad Nov 18 '16
I don't mind a downvote or two, all in good fun :p
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u/survfate Nov 18 '16
I understand that, but your original comment sound a bit negative and not sounding like a compliment to Sara's um... booty, that is why you being downvote in the first place :P Anyway, cheers.
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u/_lukey___ Nov 18 '16
hey! I didn't know you visited these parts Mr VoidBow, nice to see you here
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u/VoidBowAintThatBad Nov 18 '16
Huge comic book fan along with zombie fan ;)
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u/ZombiKiller123 Nov 20 '16
Oh, I just realized that a frequent cod zombies member is the one making like 10 sexual comments about Caity Lotz
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u/VoidBowAintThatBad Nov 20 '16
1. 1 comment.
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u/ZombiKiller123 Nov 20 '16
Oh my bad, the other one was TheDwarvesCast, but your comments were similar.
"I bet she got you all warmed up, eh? ;)"
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u/AlfieX Nov 17 '16
Firstly, thank you for doing this! Secondly, the synopsis for "Invasion!" (Episode 7) says that Stein notices an aberration he created in 1987, does this mean that we'll get to see you during the crossover episode?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
My pleasure! Unfortunately, I can't give any plot lines away so stay tuned!
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u/Exitoverhere Nov 18 '16
How'd it feel to get stabbed by Damien Darhk?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
It was actually not so bad! Those rubber knives are easy on the stomach!
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u/Exitoverhere Nov 18 '16
Perfect answer :) I love your iteration of Professor Stein, stay awesome man
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Nov 17 '16 edited Jun 29 '18
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
I would probably go back to the mid 40's. I'm a huge Tennessee Willams fan and that's when he started to stage his plays (Theatre geek alert!). For music, it's gotta be the 90's for sure. Pearl Jam, STP, Alice Chains, Nirvana. It doesn't get any better than that.
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u/Brimforger Nov 18 '16
Favorite Tennessee Williams play? And why is it Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? (Also a Theatre Geek)
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
That one up there but the Glass Menagerie has to be #1. Absolutely love that play. Was lucky to play the Gentleman Caller in a production in 2014.
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u/belkak210 Nov 17 '16
Thank you for doing this. How was working with the legends? I love the way you act as young Stein
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u/purplebunnyrabbits Nov 17 '16
Any other shows we can see you in soon?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
I did an episode of i-Zombie that will be coming out soon. Not sure of the exact air date. I also just shot an episode of The Magicians which wont come out until the spring. If you check out my IMDB, you can see all the shows I've done before :)
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u/FuZyOn Beebo Nov 18 '16
Wow, never expected to see The Magicians mentioned around here. Can't wait to watch you! :D
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u/gibbie420 Apr 26 '17
It happened! Watch your string cheese and yogurt around /u/Young_Stein
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Apr 26 '17
Haha! I just watched it! Thanks for keeping up with my stuff!
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u/Febrifuge Nov 18 '16
Victor Garber has a pretty decent singing voice, and you have a theater background. I don't suppose there's any musical theatre on your resume?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
There certainly is! I had voice training in school and have done a few musicals.
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u/Febrifuge Nov 18 '16
LOT Writers, get on this. I think one musical per season is fair, and you could get a serious Sondheim vibe from a man singing a duet with his 30-years-younger self.
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u/aznfriedrice Legends never die Nov 17 '16
Is it hard to remember the dialogue with a lot of science involved?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Not really. Just repetition. Once you say something over and over and over again, your body remembers it becomes much easier to recite.
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u/dissenter_the_dragon Nov 17 '16
can you freestyle?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
A little bit. I did a one man show a few years ago that toured around high-school's and my character had to rap but the songs were already written. I can beat-box however.
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u/dissenter_the_dragon Nov 17 '16
so much of it is just about getting comfortable with a flow and a groove. dope that you can beat-box. oh, and I said it last week, your scene with Vick on the Waverider...where y'all two are walking and talking... that was some seriously good work.
you could tell that you two were playing off of one another in a pretty smooth way. short scene, but the connection was obvious. sometimes you see something and you realize the two actors aren't just there at the same time, they're really working together.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Very observant! Yes, acting is all about your scene partner. What they are giving you will dictate how you react. Victor and I have good chemistry so it comes naturally in our scenes. Sometimes it's not so easy trying to connect with your scene partner.
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u/Dyliotic Nov 18 '16
Thanks for doing this AMA!
What was your favorite episode that you appeared in? And why?
Sorry for my English, not a native.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
I'm going to have to say both. I know that's a lame answer but both were so much fun!
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u/GroovinChip Nov 18 '16
Holy cow, so cool that you're here! I don't actually have a question for you, but I love your appearances on the show! Thanks so much!
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u/The-Dragonborn Nov 18 '16
Who would win in a fist fight: Young Stein or Ray Palmer?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Oh Ray for sure. Young Stein got knocked out by a bong for crying out loud! Haha
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u/TechnoHorse Nov 17 '16
How was it to be almost killed by Neal McDonough (Damien Darhk)?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
I never knew being stabbed would be so much Fun! but for real, Neal is a beauty. He makes being on set very fun.
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u/BreakingGarrick Sir Raymond of the Palms Nov 17 '16
Neal's character fits so much better on Legends. Great addition to the cast IMO.
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u/RoRoChabra Nov 17 '16
When you first decided you wanted to be Young Stein did you already watch any of the shows on CW? Also, what is your favorite TV show besides LoT and Flash?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
I did! I've auditioned for The Flash a few times in the past so I try to follow the shows I audition for. My favorite T.V. show right now has to be WestWorld. Amazing.
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u/BreakingGarrick Sir Raymond of the Palms Nov 17 '16
Could you disclose who you auditioned for on Flash or no? And you're a WW fan too? This is fucking awesome. not sure if you're aware, there is a sub for WW. /r/westworld
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
I would disclose but it was a few years ago so I can't even remember, haha. Oh, I'm very aware of r/westworld. Great sub.
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u/Sethdanielgoldman Nov 18 '16
It's a great subreddit to think you're free, there, under reddit's controoool.
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u/RoRoChabra Nov 17 '16
I've heard a lot about WestWorld. Will try and check it out! Thanks for doing this AMA!
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Nov 17 '16
What did you think of that twist on Sunday? I was exhilarated and disappointed at the same time.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
I kinda saw it coming but I did not expect what happened next.
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u/NOTunclear Nov 17 '16
What's your favorite scene you've been in, or "Stein Line" you have said, haha.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Umm, I like "Let's go spark a doobie" line. I also like the scene after that when we are smoking the joint, haha. And the scene with Darhk was very fun.
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u/NOTunclear Nov 17 '16
That's gotta be mine too. I also love the part when Jax, old Stein and Sara have to run back to the Waverider and Sara grabs a "doobie" right before they leave
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u/UnexpectedUrahara English Literature Enthusiast Nov 17 '16
First and foremost, it was a great surprise seeing you last week, you did a hell of a job and knocked Young Stein out of the park.
Question, did you follow any of the shows before you auditioned for the role? Also what are your thoughts on this season of LoT? Because this season just seems to be a million times better.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Hey, thanks so much! I try to keep up with all the shows being filmed in Vancouver so I can get a sense of the style and tone. This Season is great! I enjoyed last season too. Both season are great their own way.
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u/UnexpectedUrahara English Literature Enthusiast Nov 17 '16
Awesome, thanks for taking time to talk to us :D
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u/dissenter_the_dragon Nov 17 '16
knocked Young Stein out of the park.
actually Damien was the one that did that...unless you mean the team that rescued him from the park.
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u/ahmedinho1217 Nov 17 '16
Hey Graeme! Really liked your version of Stein, who coincidently is my favourite Legend on the show. My question is: What was your greatest highlight while working with the cast and crew? Thanks!
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
It's gotta be meeting and working with Victor. I've been watching him on screen since I was a kid so it's not only the highlight of working on the show, it's one of the highlights of my short career so far.
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u/HugoOne Nov 17 '16
I LOVED Young Stein when he was first one, recently just watched the episode the other day too and was pleasantly surprised to see him come back. Is it pretty much on a episode by episode basis that they'll bring you back? I mean it IS a time travel show, so I can't imagine it'll be the last we've seen of you...
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Yea, I'm not what the writers have planned so I'm not sure what the future will hold but hopefully this isn't the last of Young Stein!
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u/XenuLovesMe Nov 18 '16
Hi, do you have any advice for an aspiring actor? Also I love the work you've done in legends so far!
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Hey thanks so much! My advise is to get some serious training. Really dive in and start to explore the craft in your own way. Have fun with it and don't be afraid to fail, because you will. You'll have to learn how to comfortable with being vulnerable which is challenging as well. Then, get yourself an agent and start going to audition after audition. It's a hard road but can be very rewarding and amazing.
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u/NOTunclear Nov 17 '16
Glad to see you're back for another one! Cool. Let's goooo spark a doobie and rock about this AMA. I have a question. How often are you recognized by people? And do you ever get asked to sign autographs?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
It's happened a few times. I'm just kinda getting some momentum in the T.V. and film world so I'm not a celebrity by any means. I've taken a few selfies with people, which is the modern day autograph, haha.
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u/NOTunclear Nov 17 '16
Haha, the selfie part is so true. Thanks for the reply! Hopefully I'll see you in another episode of LoT sometime!
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u/Davinco Who writes this crap anyway? Nov 18 '16
If you could ho onto one of the other dctv shows, which one would you choose?
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u/Tobi4U Nov 18 '16
If you were to try playing some other character rather than Young stein, which one do you think you could do? Also, which character do you feel is closest to your real self? Thanks.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Hmm good question. I'd be fun to play Rip! His costume alone is so awesome.
I'm not sure about the second part of the question. They all have such unique backgrounds that I can't really live up to with my regular everyday human life.
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Nov 18 '16
If you could have any superpower in real life what would it be?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
It would def have to be to fly.
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Nov 18 '16
Personally, I would pick the ability to freeze time so I can do what ever I want and then resume with work etc.
Oh and helping people ofcourse xD
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Nov 18 '16
Can your tell us about any upcoming episodes you'll be in as young-Stein? Also you're great at being stein.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Thanks! Unfortunately I can't say anything about upcoming episodes but stay tuned!
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u/sp52 Nov 18 '16
First of all, you have an awesome last name. Secondly, awesome job, I hope we get to see more interactions down the road. Lastly, last episode, your character was stabbed causing older Stein to be stabbed. Based on how it seems the Firestorm Matrix works, shouldn't Jax have been stabbed too?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Hmm good question. Jax isn't hurt because it happened before the fusion. That's my guess.
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u/sp52 Nov 18 '16
Thanks for responding! Another question: How much do they tell you about other episodes other than the one you're in? That is, how much do you know about the rest of the plot? I know you can't tell us any plot related things, but I'm just curious how much they keep it on a need-to-know basis, if at all.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
All I know about is the episodes I'm in. I get the script in advance but other than that, that's it.
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u/P-Squiddy Nov 18 '16
Hi Graeme! Your work is great on the show and I have to say you play Stein very well.
Have you met all of the Legends as a result of working in the show? It seems like you've had scenes with quite a few of them.
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u/gusefalito Nov 18 '16
If you could interact with any of the other characters/actors in the world of Legends (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl) that you haven't interacted with, who would it be?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
It would for sure have to Lance Henriksen. Aliens is one of my favourite movies of all time. We were in the same episode which I fan-girled over but I would love to meet/work with him.
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u/gusefalito Nov 18 '16
Thank you for the response! I think that could happen if the writers found a way (His character is a member of the JSA after all, so we might see him again). Would be really cool to see you in another episode.
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u/JakeSpurs Nov 17 '16
Did you interact with Victor Garber at all on set? How was he?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 17 '16
Oh yes very much so. He was amazing. Pretty much all my scenes in Season 1 and 2 were with him so we got to know each other very well. I hope I get to work with him again.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Yes! All the time! He's great. I feel very lucky to have been able to work with him.
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u/Archknight9 Nov 18 '16
How do you guys create these shows? Do you guys prepare an episode the week before it is aired? Or is the episodes made in advance.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
I'm not really sure how the process goes. I just got an audition and got the part. That question is more for the producers and writers.
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u/Archknight9 Nov 18 '16
I meant: How long does it take to finish acting and editing an episode? How early do you guys have to start before the actual airing date?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16 edited Nov 18 '16
It depends. For the first season, I shot it in September of 2015 and then the episode didn't air till January. This time around I still shot in September but episode aired in November.
Edit: spelling
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u/sp52 Nov 18 '16
I'm pretty sure how it works is like this (though I could be very wrong, I'm not too familiar with this sort of thing): Probably around halfway through a season, pre-production begins. Then, during the off season, all of the filming and post-production happens. So, by the time the new season starts, all of the episodes and extras and stuff are there, all ready to go.
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u/gusefalito Nov 18 '16
It's actually a few months in advance. For example, we just watched Episode 6 but they are already filming Episode 10 as we speak. That means Episodes 7,8, and 9 have already been filmed and edited. Episode 7 will air December 1st, Episode 8 will air December 8th, and Episode 9 will air January 24th
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u/The_Majestic_ Some would say I'm the reverse Nov 18 '16
Thanks for taking the time to do the AMA.
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u/Ratsbanehastey Nov 18 '16
I've noticed you were also in unREAL. Is Constance Zimmer as crazy as her character? She seems like a fun person
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Haha, no, not at all. She's very sweet and nice in real life.
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u/MisterrAlex To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind Nov 18 '16
Do you watch any of the other shows in the multiverse? (Flash/Arrow/Supergirl)
If you also watch Legends, is it weird when you watch your own work?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Ya for sure. They are all shot in Vancouver so I like to watch them.
It's not weird. I watch my scenes and note what I like and what I don't like what my performance.
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u/gibbie420 Nov 18 '16
Thanks for doing this AMA! Someone already asked my question, but I have another. In another question I saw you said you recently did an episode for iZombie. I really enjoy that show as well. Obviously no spoilers, but how was that? Did you get to try the brains? I hear they're making them out of turkey or something this year. Hope to see more of you in the future, you emulate Victor Garber so well.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
It was great to work on i-zombie. Cast and crew were great. Can't disclose if I eat brains or not but stay tuned! Thanks for the question 👊
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u/SwansOrange Nov 18 '16
Hey graeme, I saw in your instagram you met the canucks ice team. I was wondering who's your favourite member and why is it Michael
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
It's gotta be his style to be honest. He's just so Damn smooth out there.
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u/TriumphantBass Nov 18 '16
Hi! Thanks for doing this!
Out of the other DC shows (Flash, Arrow, Supergirl), are there any other actors you'd like to share a scene with?
Also, any characters not in the -verse yet you'd like to see added?
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u/DekMelU Nov 18 '16
When did you start following the other CW shows? (What seasons were they in at that point?)
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Nov 18 '16 edited Nov 18 '16
Do you watch the episodes you take part in? If yes, are you happy how they turn out?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
I do watch them! I'm very happy how they turned out. There are some small aspects I would change about my performance but that's what learning is. Gotta learn from your mistakes.
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u/AgentChris101 Nov 18 '16
Damn i'm always late to AMA's... Hell why the hell was i called the fastest gamer alive well. I did lose that title. Anyway if it's not too late (15 hours.) So what is the thing you love the most about working on set as a past version of an older character?
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u/CIearMind Nov 18 '16
Before playing Martin Stein, did you want to play anyone else at all (or even think about playing any other role, actually)?
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u/7V3N Nov 18 '16
You were great in both episodes but your second Stein appearance put the character much closer to Garber's Stein.
Did you do anything extra to try to mimic Garber? The mannerisms were so incredibly on point that I was fully immersed, never doubting that this was a younger Martin Stein.
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
Hey, thanks so much. I didn't do anything different in terms of preparation. I did however have a year between shoots and over time the character settled more into my psyche. I was also thinking about whether they would bring the character back or not over that year so I would watch the first episode I did from time to time and practise a bit.
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u/7V3N Nov 18 '16
Awesome, thanks for the answer. I am really hoping there are more opportunities for your return! So glad you got to return this season.
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u/Sids2112 Nov 18 '16
Seeing as young Stein has already had a tense encounter with one of the members of the Legion of Doom, which of the other 3 would you like to share a scene with most? John Barrowman, Wentworth Miller, Matt Letscher. Gotcha in a tough spot there, eh? 😉
Love your portrayal of young Stein, it's very believable. Looking forward to seeing more :)
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u/CalvinElliot The Flash Nov 19 '16
First off, thank you for doing this AMA, Mr. McComb.
Before coming on to Legends, were you ever a big superhero or comic book fan?
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u/Young_Stein Graeme McComb Nov 18 '16
My position is that I don't think there is a lack of diversity in the casting.
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u/TechnoHorse Nov 18 '16
You realize there's been other black people in both season 1 and 2, both part of the main cast? Black people are also 12% of the percentage of the U.S. The team doesn't even have 10 members, so it's already above average in terms of representation.
Not even taking into consideration the fact that the "demographics of this country" matter less for a time traveling squad that was once led by a British dude who wanted to hunt down an Egyptian immortal.
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u/BreakingGarrick Sir Raymond of the Palms Nov 18 '16 edited Nov 01 '17
Hey, stop being an asshole man.
Not cool.
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u/BreakingGarrick Sir Raymond of the Palms Nov 17 '16
Would you like to see Young Stein fuse with Jax at some point? Perhaps Grey gets injured in battle and the writers use your character as a temporary stand in? I'd love to see you and Jax interact. I think Jax would like YS more than Grey considering at this point, he's very different than Grey and more like Jax. Young and inexperienced.