Robin Tunney costars in "The Mentalist," an extremely big hit for CBS. The season finale is on Tuesday. She has been in many movies, such as "End of Days," "Vertical Limit" and, most important, "The Craft." Fun fact: Her cousin Tom Tunney is the first openly gay alderman in Chicago.
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Which kind of season finale can we expect?
You know, the tone of the show changes a bit in the finale! It's more serious. And the exchanges we have are a lot more honest. The show does have a sense of irony because it's written by an Englishman. And a lot of the times we're not saying what we mean. In this episode, there's so much at stake -- there's honest exchanges.
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But there's not going to be like a musical number.
No, we're waiting for Season 3! We joke about that because [costar] Simon Baker is an amazing dancer, did you know that? Though Alicia Witt does play piano in the finale!
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You've got it all.
Serial killers, music, blind redheads, everything. I think it's a really strong show.
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Is it hilarious that the next-season pickup hasn't been announced yet?
You know, in Vegas, I think the odds would be pretty good. And I like myself some Vegas. I think it would be shocking if they didn't. I'm remodeling my bathroom, so if not, I'm going to be in a huge pickle. Because momma bought a $4,000 bathtub.
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What, did you buy the place next door and break down a wall?
I'm not that presumptuous! I'm just doing some home improvements. I did a huge mistake of renting a palace in Malibu while it's being done. So whatever they do to my house, it's not going to be as nice as this one is now. I probably should have gotten a shack in Glendale.
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Life is short; it's about having nice things now.
Believe me. I couldn't leave town because I had to check on the construction and make sure they weren't just drinking beer. It's been really beautiful. Although I'm not wearing Juicy Couture.
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That's very important for your dignity.
The official uniform out here is the straw hat with some feathers on it and the Juicy Couture. I did threaten to get blond extensions.
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That'd be foxy.
You can fight crime with blond extensions. There's this hedged reality on television where women are wearing Manolos and kicking down doors? It doesn't suit the character, but it suits the ego of the actor. And I think we've done really well with trying to keep it real. Jeans and flat boots! I get more sleep because of it. I commented to the line producer that I spend less time in the makeup chair than any other woman over 35.
