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JamesG · 06-08-2016, 09:28 PM

Claire Danes Teases Season 6 of "Homeland": "Carrie is on her Meds!"
by Joey Nolfi
6/8/16

Though fans have to wait until the beginning of January for "Homeland" to return, Claire Danes and series executive producer and director Lesli Linka Glatter spent Tuesday evening teasing the upcoming sixth season of the drama.

Speaking at New York City’s Walter Reade Theatre during the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Women of Homeland event, Danes revealed that season 6 sees her character Carrie Mathison grappling with her troubled past as she approaches a semblance of normalcy in her personal life.

“She’s stateside; she’s living with her daughter,” Danes tells EW.

“This idea of atonement is still playing. She’s accrued a lot of guilt over the years and she’s still wrestling with that. She’s on her meds! She’s probably mentally capable.”

Struggling with her blood-stained past with the CIA, Carrie reached a breaking point in season 5, ultimately seeking solace everywhere from hospital chapels to Peter Quinn’s (would-be) deathbed.

“I think Season 6 is more about deep-conscience diving rather than madness or preaching madness,” Danes says, suggesting Carrie is getting back to business.

“I think it’s a lot about policy and politics and how the CIA participates in that, because it does take place in America. I think that’s the most relevant, exciting happening right now. It’s wild what’s occurring and it’s worth investigating, so that’s what we’ll be doing.”

As for the fate of Carrie’s on-again, off-again love interest Peter Quinn (Rupert Friend) — whose life is left dangling in Carrie’s hands as he lay brain-damaged at the end of season 5, it has been confirmed that the actor will return for another season, but in what capacity remains a mystery.

“We didn’t know [when we were filming], but now we know,” Danes said during a panel at the event. “We shot a couple of different versions of the ending just in case.”

Showrunner Alex Gansa previously confirmed season 6 would take place in the intermediary period when the outgoing commander-in-chief leaves office and his successor rises.

Tuesday’s event revealed "Homeland’s" next president will be a woman regardless of the outcome of the real presidential election in November.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,117	Claire Danes Teases "Homeland" Season 6: "Carrie is on her Meds!" *Claire Danes Teases Season 6 of "Homeland": "Carrie is on her Meds!"* by Joey Nolfi 6/8/16 Though fans have to wait until the beginning of January for "Homeland" to return, Claire Danes and series executive producer and director Lesli Linka Glatter spent Tuesday evening teasing the upcoming sixth season of the drama. Speaking at New York City’s Walter Reade Theatre during the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Women of Homeland event, Danes revealed that season 6 sees her character Carrie Mathison grappling with her troubled past as she approaches a semblance of normalcy in her personal life. “She’s stateside; she’s living with her daughter,” Danes tells EW. “This idea of atonement is still playing. She’s accrued a lot of guilt over the years and she’s still wrestling with that. She’s on her meds! She’s probably mentally capable.” Struggling with her blood-stained past with the CIA, Carrie reached a breaking point in season 5, ultimately seeking solace everywhere from hospital chapels to Peter Quinn’s (would-be) deathbed. “I think Season 6 is more about deep-conscience diving rather than madness or preaching madness,” Danes says, suggesting Carrie is getting back to business. “I think it’s a lot about policy and politics and how the CIA participates in that, because it does take place in America. I think that’s the most relevant, exciting happening right now. It’s wild what’s occurring and it’s worth investigating, so that’s what we’ll be doing.” As for the fate of Carrie’s on-again, off-again love interest Peter Quinn (Rupert Friend) — whose life is left dangling in Carrie’s hands as he lay brain-damaged at the end of season 5, it has been confirmed that the actor will return for another season, but in what capacity remains a mystery. “We didn’t know [when we were filming], but now we know,” Danes said during a panel at the event. “We shot a couple of different versions of the ending just in case.” Showrunner Alex Gansa previously confirmed season 6 would take place in the intermediary period when the outgoing commander-in-chief leaves office and his successor rises. Tuesday’s event revealed "Homeland’s" next president will be a woman regardless of the outcome of the real presidential election in November. http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/08...ason-6-teasers