Elisabeth Moss is not ready to say goodbye to Peggy Olsen and the rest of her "Mad Men" cohorts.
Moss spoke to TVLine's Michael Ausiello at the Emmys about her thoughts on the recent news that AMC decided to split the final season of "Mad Men" into separate, 7-episode seasons, as the network did with "Breaking Bad's" final season. The first half will be titled "The Beginning," and will air this spring in 2014. The second half, titled "The End of an Era," will air in spring 2015.
"It gives us all a chance to not have to say goodbye yet," Moss said, "and I like that." She also said that AMC decision is helping, rather than hurting smash hit show "Breaking Bad's" ratings, suggesting that it could do the same for "Mad Men."
Series creator Matthew Weiner recently released a statement about the big change. "We plan to take advantage of this chance to have a more elaborate story told in two parts, which can resonate a little bit longer in the minds of our audience," Weiner said. "The writers, cast and other artists welcome this unique manner of ending this unique experience."
"This approach has worked well for many programs across multiple networks, and, most recently for us with 'Breaking Bad,' which attracted nearly double the number of viewers to its second half premiere than had watched any previous episode," said AMC president Charlie Collier.
Moss also gave a scoop about her new projects, which include two upcoming feature films.
Ausiello also caught up with "Mad Men's" James Wolk, who plays the "gay interloper" Bob Benson. On the Emmy's red carpet, Wolk addressed if we will ever see his character again, seeing as he is now on CBS' "The Crazy Ones." Although he didn't give away much, he did say he would "honored" to be back with the "Mad Men" cast.
Watch the James Wolk interview below.
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