An Interview with Bruce Campbell

This interview was conducted via email on June 28th, 1998.
© Julie Ruffell 1998

Julie Ruffell: How are you most like Autolycus?

Bruce Campbell: I'm very sarcastic, just not as bad.

JR: Did you find it challenging to both act in and direct "The King of Assassins"?

BC: Yeah, heaps of homework, but when the smoke of battle clears, you find that the creative challenges are well worth it.

JR: Do you have any plans for directing Xena in Season Four?

BC: Just did one - better skip on down to the web site for the details: www.bruce-campbell.com

JR: In "The Quest" when Autolycus says, "I paid for an hour." was this line in the script, or did you add it? Do you add lines often?

BC: That was added - we goof around a lot. Some lines get used, others go to the "bad line depository."

JR: We know that Hudson Leick hated playing Xena. What was your take on playing the Warrior Princess?

BC: I enjoyed it. Any way to poke fun with and at Lucy and the character is A-OK by me...

JR: What is your favourite Xena episode so far.

BC: Don't really have one because I'm still having heaps of fun. I have a place in my heart for "King of Assassins," but I'm pretty biased...

JR: Of all the actors and actresses you've worked with on Xena, who would you most like to work with again?

BC: To be honest - it sounds hoakey, but I haven't really had a bad experience yet. I get along very well with Lucy, Renee and Ted and all of the guest stars. It's a great experience.

JR: What do your children think of the King of Thieves?

BC: They think he's a blow hard just like their old man!

JR: What would you like to see for Autolycus next season?

BC: Just keep that fat, juicy dialogue coming. I'd also like to "cosey up" to Xena a little more...=)