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New Amsterdam - EP 219: “Matter of Seconds”

Tonight, we air the Season Finale of New Amsterdam, an episode I had the great honor of writing…

Because of our moment in history, this episode will always hold a powerful spot in my heart. We were filming it right up until the shutdown… My thoughts are with NYC right now… I look forward to the days when this amazing cast and incredible crew can reunite and make more of this undeniably wonderful and unique show for you all.

I’ll be doing an #AMA over on Twitter – on the New Amsterdam Writers account (5:30 EST). Pop by, ask me some questions, or just say hi.

And I’ll be posting some of my behind-the-scenes photos on this space during the show. Enjoy and stay safe (@home)!

Hey Freema! I know a lot of actors and actresses are concerned with getting type-casted. Your roles in doctor who, sense8, and now new Amsterdam are so different. How did you establish your versatility in Hollywood? Also I just realized that you were in Doctor Who and now YOU’RE the doctor!

#melanelanelanie

Is there any character or character type you’d love to play in the future that you haven’t gotten a chance to yet?

#drzoesmith #answertime #FreemaAT

Do people ever ask you for medical advice since you've played a doctor twice now?

#blackphoenixincorporated #answertime #FreemaAT

When I first saw previews for the show I was concerned it was a sappy cliched show. Yet I have loved New Amsterdam since day 1. What drew you to this role and show and how do you keep developing your character?

#hspgirl #answertime #FreemaAT

How much research do you do on a weekly basis to make your portrayal the more believable

#wfid #answertime #FreemaAT

I am well aware that this role is very different from your role as Martha Jones, but did you pull anything from playing Martha to help you play Helen. If so what and if not, what do you think makes Helen respect Max? Thank you! And your doing great!

#yourjaylaks #answertime #FreemaAT

Hi Freema! :) What's the thing you love the most about playing Helen? Do you have something in common with her? *hugs*

#luaizzie #answertime #FreemaAT

I saw that you let your natural hair grow out! As someone who has a past struggling to connect with their race and culture, what caused you to let your natural hair free?

#whopwhopwhopd #answertime #FreemaAT

When you auditioned for new Amsterdam did you immediately audition for Helen or for another character? Was there another character you would have loved to play?