Molly Hagan Talks Walker And More

What do you think original Walker, Texas Ranger fans will love about the reimagined Walker — and what will draw in new fans who haven't seen the Chuck Norris series?

So I guess I can't really speak to that. I can say what draws me in. Let's do that. Even though there's a lot of stuff going on, there's something about this show that, especially in this climate, I really need right now that is more calming. I mean, there is stuff going on, but it's more people-oriented, and because I can't see people, I need people. And so the relationships between the people are just, I think, rich already. And I think you'll see them become even richer and somehow seeing that connection, even a hug, it's like, I don't know, I feel very cathartic right now.

Definitely. So what was it like to play Jared Padalecki's onscreen mom and work with him and real-life wife Genevieve together?

Well, first of all, he's very funny. So it's fun. And he and Gen have such a strong bond. They instantly make you family. They are very open, loving people, so any nerves that one might have go away. He started this text chain that was just instantly giving everyone crap so that you already felt loved because I think teasing is loving. So it instantly bonded us as a whole cast. There are no barriers. And even though he's a leader and he really is a great leader, there's not a hierarchy. You don't feel like there's this, "You don't say anything, you should shut up." There's none of that.