‘Goosebumps’ EPs took sides in the love triangle of Margot, Lucas and Isaiah
Goosebumps viewers have so many thoughts about the show’s central love triangle — and so do the writers.
During an exclusive interview with We weeklyexecutive producers Hilary Winston, Rob Letterman And Nick Stoller offered a glimpse into how the series’ writers tackled Margot’s problems (Isa Briones) individual connections to Lucas (Will price) and Isaiah (Zak Morris).
“We had Team Lucas and we definitely had Team Isaiah,” Letterman revealed. ‘I do not know anymore [which relationship had the most support], but I do remember there being sides. There were definitely sides.”
Goosebumps — that’s based on RL Stijn‘s book series – follows a group of teenagers who form friendships while trying to prevent supernatural forces from taking over their town. Margot’s chemistry with Lucas was evident from the show’s first episode, but her friendship with Isaiah had its ups and downs before Isaiah admitted to himself that he had feelings for Margot.
As Margot and Lucas’ relationship developed, their different plans for the future drove them apart. Lucas, still afraid that evil forces would come back to haunt them, wanted to stay in the city. Margot, meanwhile, was considering a move to Seattle before the season finale made a big change.
After Margot and Lucas’ breakup, Isaiah took the opportunity to tell Margot how he felt, which she reciprocated. But before Margot could have a real conversation with Isaiah or Luke, Isaiah was shot (and then brought back to life).
As a writer – and fan of the show – Winston has some ideas about where Margot’s love life should go in a possible season 2.
“I like the love triangle. Margot has to play out her feelings for Isaiah and see if they are there. I guess because she just lived a life as a teenage girl dating boys, it might not be what she thinks it is,” Winston shared. Us. “But she has to go down that path and hopefully end up with Lucas.”
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While Us is still holding out hope that Margot and Lucas will end up together, the season finale introduced a lot of questions that weren’t just focused on the romantic pairings. Viewers still need answers about the circumstances surrounding Isaiah’s near-death, which was stopped when Margot brought him back to life with a spell from Kanduu’s book.
“We always like the idea of someone dying but being brought back. There really is a choice that Margot has to make [in that moment]. She knows it’s not the right thing to do,” Winston teased. “[It’s a case of] Be careful what you wish for. She really wants this. But then this act of love and also guilt for being with Lucas causes Kanduu to hitch a ride and enter Mr. Bratt’s house for the first time.
Isaiah’s fate was a major discussion in the writers’ room, but when it came time to tell Morris about his character’s journey, Letterman accidentally left out the part about Isaiah being brought back to life.
“We pitched it to Zack saying, ‘This is going to be great.’ It will be unforgettable.’ And two days later I got a text from Isa saying, ‘Hey, I think you better call Zack because he’s really freaking out. He’s really worried about death on the show,” Letterman said Us. “So yeah, I had to call Zack and say, ‘No, you don’t understand. It’s all going to work out. It’s going to be great.’”
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The producers – who are still waiting for word on renewal – are in no rush to solidify their vision for season 2 just yet. While you’re talking to UsHowever, Letterman discussed some of the successful aspects of the first season, including the group’s unique approach to telling the story.
“It was a very ambitious idea. But it was so refreshing. We always thought, ‘Okay, we’re going to do five origin stories, and then they meet halfway through to find out what happens to them,'” he explained. “That was always kind of the big plan. It did provide these mini-movies every episode. Strangely enough, that also lent itself more to the spirit of [Stine’s] books. Each episode can stand alone as a little movie, but it was very tricky and very ambitious to do.”
Letterman concluded by praising the cast for bringing the material to life in such a special way, adding, “The cast is so amazing. They are just so amazing and they really take everything to the next level.”
All episodes of Goosebumps season 1 is now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.