1:02 pm - 11/04/2013

Sleepy Hollow Q&A: Katia Winter On Ichabod & Katrina's Love Story

It's a tranq dart in the neck that temporarily alleviates Ichabod Crane from his freedom and places him in harm's way as "Sleepy Hollow" returns to Fox on Monday night.


Actress Katia Winter, who plays the purgatory-held Katrina on the Fox series, is looking forward to fans finally getting to see that story unfurl on televisions screens. And, in a new interview with AccessHollywood.com , the Swedish stunner addressed the twists to come, her gorgeous costumes, and why she's totally Team Katrina.


Katia Winter: Yeah, it has. It was exciting that they're so excited for it to come back. ... There's always a worry, that you think, 'Oh, they're gonna lose interest,' because it's a two-week break, but it's actually created the opposite effect. It's really, really nice actually.

Access: This Monday looks to be a big episode for Katrina. From what I understand, we're going to get to see the beginnings of Ichabod and Katrina's love story. Is that right?

Katia: Finally (laughs)! Yeah, we're gonna go back to the beginning and we're gonna get to know more about when they met and what they were like before the present day and you're gonna get to know Katrina more. ... I've been waiting for fans to get to know Katrina more. I knew it was gonna be a slow start for me because obviously I am in purgatory and they have to set up Sleepy Hollow and all of that other stuff, but it's just been so nice to finally kind of dig my teeth into Katrina. I'm excited for it to finally come out.


Katia: (Laughs) Well, she is an incredibly strong character, and this is what I liked about [her] when I spoke to Bob [Orci] and Alex [Kurtzman, two of the show's creators]... And actually, all of the female characters in 'Sleepy Hollow' are very independent and they're not defined by a man as such. ... You're gonna get a glimpse of it in Episode 5, but also in Episode 7 or 8, that's when you really, really you go to the depths of her character and really see how strong she is. Very independent. She's obviously Ichabod Crane's wife, but there's so much more to that, than just that.


Katia: (Laughs) Yeah... There was a lot of women [who were like], 'Do you realize how lucky you are?' I was like, 'Yeah, well, for Katrina maybe.' But, it's so awkward to shoot those scenes and Tom and I are friends, so it makes it even more awkward, you know? You just sort of get it done with and you don't think about it. ... They look really romantic on-screen, but it's really not.


Katia: It is by no means comfortable -- at all -- to wear those layers, like four or five underskirts and it weighs a ton. [The] corset is so tight, it's hard to breathe (laughs). You know, your cup size grows three sizes 'cause they push you and pull you in, in all the right places, so it's very flattering on a woman's body, obviously. ... It's not comfortable, but it's fun. ... Actually, I have this dress special ordered from Italy [that] we're using in this episode that we're shooting now and it's so beautiful. They're really gorgeous, just the way it's tailored... and also, that time period, it was so over the top with the hair and they went out and they were made up. You're gonna see more of that and get to know more of the characters in their circle of friends from back then.

Access: In this coming episode... is Ichabod in quite a lot of danger?

Katia: Oh yeah. This episode he's in the most danger he's been in so far actually... he's definitely putting his life on the line in this episode.

Access: You have scenes with Nicole [Beharie, who plays Lt. Abbie Mills] in Monday's episode. What's it like between Katrina and Abbie? And are there any sort of weird feelings on Katrina's part because Abbie gets to be with Ichabod in the flesh -- Katrina probably misses her hubby?

Katia: I think there's definitely a part of that, but I don't think she's focusing on that at the moment. There's so much other stuff going on. Her priority is to keep him safe and keep him alive and I think she's grateful to Abbie for helping him, obviously, because she's doing things for him that I'm not able to do because I'm stuck in this purgatory-land. So I think there's more gratefulness towards her, but I'm sure there's some maybe lingering jealous maybe, but... from my part [it] hasn't been touched on yet. I think once you start to see the episodes between Katrina and Ichabod then you'll understand the bond between them... because people haven't really got to know the strength of their love yet. It's been talked about, but people haven't really seen it yet. Hopefully the fans will get to know that story more and [believe] in it, 'cause I know a lot of people are like, 'Abbie and Crane should get together!'

Access: I personally am not rooting for that (presently). (FLOP)

Katia: Yay! Team Katrina


Katia: They definitely have chemistry and there's a strong bond between them, but it's more like Agent Scully and Mulder and 'The X Files' type of friendship. (TRUE)


Katia: You know, it's weird, whenever I go back that's when I start eating things. I'm like, 'Oh my God! I miss the cheese!' We have amazing cheese in Sweden, actually. You wouldn't think so, but we do (laughs). ... So whenever I go back I just stuff myself. The first thing I do is I open the fridge and I'm at [my] mom's and [it's] like, 'I haven't had this in so long!' And then I just eat for a day and then I'm over it.


Katia: No, I mean it's funny because it's starting to spread in Sweden now. I think it's gonna come out in Sweden next year, like spring maybe. Papers are starting to write about it, but there's a lot of people downloading it already. And my mom went to work the other day (laughs) and one of her work colleagues is like treating her like she's royalty now. She's like, 'It's so weird. She heard that you were in 'Sleepy Hollow' and [she's] following me everywhere now!'

Access: Hilarious. You are going to start getting autograph requests from your mom's co-workers and their kids.

Katia: Yeah. People who like the show, really, really like the show. It's such an enthusiastic response. They become like instantly, superfans. It's nice to hear that's happening in Sweden as well 'cause my sister is only 18 and... her friends, they love that show.

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phallus 4th-Nov-2013 06:01 pm (UTC)
Why is he still wearing those clothes?
blacktinbox 4th-Nov-2013 06:03 pm (UTC)
Because he looks fine in them
abbiemills 4th-Nov-2013 06:16 pm (UTC)
He's allegedly getting new ones soon.
fenchurchly 4th-Nov-2013 06:30 pm (UTC)
amber_protocol 4th-Nov-2013 07:31 pm (UTC)
Yeah, I hope he's playing around with that faux "oops!" thing when he gets asked about it. But if he does get new clothes they have to be in the same style, and I think I've read something from the wardrobe people stating that it would be, so we're not screwed yet.
klutzy_girl 4th-Nov-2013 06:02 pm (UTC)
So fucking excited for tonight! I've really missed the show.

Glad we'll find out more about Katrina and Ichabod/Katrina.
avantgaurdian1 4th-Nov-2013 06:03 pm (UTC)
i've missed so many episodes. are they like, fucking yet?
jaimelannister 4th-Nov-2013 06:08 pm (UTC)
eyefucking, yes.
ms_mmelissa 4th-Nov-2013 06:03 pm (UTC)

Oh Katia. N1curr.

Excited for it to finally be back.
mabiche11 4th-Nov-2013 06:24 pm (UTC)
Right? Katrina hew?
beatlesluv 4th-Nov-2013 10:44 pm (UTC)
Lmao!Seriously who cares?
mnemo_syne 4th-Nov-2013 06:06 pm (UTC)
Oh I forgot this was back tonight.
la_petite_singe 4th-Nov-2013 06:07 pm (UTC)
Abbie & Crane are adorable together, but I feel like it would be so cheap if they just immediately hooked up. His love for Katrina is an important part of the story and to throw it out this fast would just make him seem like a jerk. I'm totally down with Crane & Abbie hooking up, but way down the road.
artemis_archer 4th-Nov-2013 06:11 pm (UTC)
Ia, I definitely want it but waaaay in the future of the show
abbiemills 4th-Nov-2013 06:18 pm (UTC)
I want Ichabod/Abbie so baaaaad, but not until both of their personal issues are dealt with and moved past. I don't mind handholding, hugs, and talking about feelings, but I don't want them to DO anything yet.
blacktinbox 4th-Nov-2013 06:18 pm (UTC)
la_petite_singe 4th-Nov-2013 06:21 pm (UTC)
Yeah, exactly. It'll mean way more if it comes after a slow burn and a gradual build-up of their friendship and trust and everything. (Though to be fair, personally I'd want to hop into the sack with either/both of them within, like, seconds. But hey, this show ain't about me and my floozy ways.)
sprty 4th-Nov-2013 06:25 pm (UTC)
i agree
mabiche11 4th-Nov-2013 06:25 pm (UTC)
it_has_been 4th-Nov-2013 07:27 pm (UTC)
wicky_wicky 4th-Nov-2013 06:28 pm (UTC)
ia only cos if they got together too soon it would give them time to break up and have him end up with Katrina, if it happens further down the road it will give them time for their relationship to develop and be endgame >:D

missingalphabet 4th-Nov-2013 06:40 pm (UTC)
It's only 13 episodes a season, so it doesn't have to be that...dragged out for me. They could kiss end of the season and I'd be gravy.

Honestly, I would be down for the through thick and thin battle couple angle with some bumps in the road along the way. Basically, a Helo & Athena type relationship, but not sidelined for Six/Baltar/Starbuck/Lee/Stupid. It would be less anger inducing then a bitter TeamKatrina/TeamAbbie love triangle and fandom feud souring the show.
flyingpigs_live 4th-Nov-2013 08:08 pm (UTC)
jediknightmuse 4th-Nov-2013 08:34 pm (UTC)
Totally agree with this! I'm not against it happening but at the same time...they should just stay friends for right now.
anydoppelganger 4th-Nov-2013 10:40 pm (UTC)
Agreed! I'm perfectly content with them being friends and seeing UST between them for a few seasons before they finally hook up.
redleigh86 4th-Nov-2013 10:54 pm (UTC)
Yeah I want that slow burn, but not like Bones/Booth slow burn... maybe like they finally get together halfway into season 2, with season 1 ending on the revelation Katrina can't return to her human form and she passes on and the first half of season 2 is Ichabod learning to move on and accept his feelings for Abbie.

.... yes, I've thought about this, lol.
chll51 5th-Nov-2013 04:12 am (UTC)
this. just wait, the season finale will be that they'll kiss and it fades to black and we'll wait until next season to find out whats up. the writers would do this.
jaimelannister 4th-Nov-2013 06:07 pm (UTC)

mabiche11 4th-Nov-2013 06:26 pm (UTC)
She's so stunning <3
fastusagi 4th-Nov-2013 06:09 pm (UTC)
cannot wait!
feministtheory 4th-Nov-2013 06:09 pm (UTC)
I watched the first episode and I thought it was okay--I liked the two lead characters (and god damn is Tom Mison hot) but the plot seemed kind of weak? Does it pick up?
rainbow_fish 4th-Nov-2013 06:09 pm (UTC)
It really picked up at episode 3 for me.
abbiemills 4th-Nov-2013 06:17 pm (UTC)
The first two eps are slow, but it's fun as hell now.
wicky_wicky 4th-Nov-2013 06:30 pm (UTC)
the main plot is strong imo but the little side tracks they go on are kind of weak
hollymarchosias 4th-Nov-2013 07:14 pm (UTC)
I'm convinced there isn't any type of plot to speak of, tbh.

I wouldn't surprised if Sleepy Hollow goes the way of Elementary and runs out of mysteries and whatnot before season 2.
amber_protocol 4th-Nov-2013 07:34 pm (UTC)
My number one priority is watching the amazing partnership between the leads so I'm not really that critical of the actual plot, but they have said that it really ramps up. Being that it was created by a couple of dudes from Fringe, I'd say the shit's gonna hit the fan.
buttermell0w 4th-Nov-2013 08:44 pm (UTC)
ita. i watch it for the leads.
I cannnooottt wait for tonight!!!!
arielazul_22 4th-Nov-2013 06:12 pm (UTC)
lol no one cares about katrina tho. hope tonight delivers btw and that we get more jenny.
blacktinbox 4th-Nov-2013 06:19 pm (UTC)
Her character is really annoying with the way she leaves them all confused. She can either A. talk faster or B. stop ending every rant with 'you have to hurry or the apocalypse is going to happen'

They know that already like damn.
antique_faery 4th-Nov-2013 07:59 pm (UTC)
Lmfao mte!
wicky_wicky 4th-Nov-2013 06:31 pm (UTC)
lol i always forget about her
who_love 4th-Nov-2013 06:12 pm (UTC)
So excited for the new episode Abbie/Ichabod is everything rn
amber_protocol 4th-Nov-2013 07:37 pm (UTC)
Seriously. And not even just in a shipping way, their interaction is so great to watch and it's what made me fall in love with the show to start with.

But the insane shipper in me also enjoys it in that way as well. ;)
magnetic_rose92 4th-Nov-2013 06:17 pm (UTC)
lmao Katrina stans on my dash get so angry no one cares about her. It's not our fault the writers made her so basic.
abbiemills 4th-Nov-2013 06:20 pm (UTC)
Katrina stans have resorted to making shit up and flatout LYING to make Ichabod and Abbie shippers look bad.

It's scary.
shadowpiranha 4th-Nov-2013 09:12 pm (UTC)
A "People are saying Katrina is a man-stealer and that is wrong!!!!" post showed up on my dash, to be promptly torn apart by Abbie stans and Ichabbie shippers. Literally no one said that ever, they're becoming desperate.
helders 4th-Nov-2013 06:25 pm (UTC)
how can such a thin character have stans? oO
there are Katrina stans??? y do u follow them
edie 4th-Nov-2013 06:50 pm (UTC)
Basic and fug
Katia saying they're like Mulder and Scully is literally one of the worst things she could have said if she's not into Ichabod and Abbie ahahahahahahaha.
blacktinbox 4th-Nov-2013 06:21 pm (UTC)
IKR. Who knows. Maybe Abbie will ask Ichabod for his sperm to make a baby. Albeit, in a more romantic way.
mrsdracula 4th-Nov-2013 06:22 pm (UTC)
athenasolive 4th-Nov-2013 06:34 pm (UTC)
I know. I was thinking the same thing. Girl, that Mulder/Scully partnership did not stay platonic.
gogeta1 4th-Nov-2013 07:04 pm (UTC)
shadowpiranha 4th-Nov-2013 09:14 pm (UTC)
Yup. Like I said on tumblr: So you mean we’re going to wait like ten years but eventually they will go there? Okay. I’m not going anywhere. I am careful and I wait until traffic stops to cross the street and I hardly take risks and medicine has advanced enough, I’m not dying any time soon. I’ll wait.

Edited at 2013-11-04 09:15 pm (UTC)
blacktinbox 5th-Nov-2013 12:28 am (UTC)
lmao link to rb?
dotty 5th-Nov-2013 01:49 am (UTC)
That was you? I think I reblogged that, or atleast liked it.
watermeloncholy 5th-Nov-2013 03:06 am (UTC)
lmao that's what i said
brownxeyedxdork 4th-Nov-2013 06:19 pm (UTC)
So glad that it's coming back on tonight.
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