Temperance does her thing.
(The following contains some spoilers for fans who don't keep abreast of Bones talks on the Internet.) As Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan on Fox's Bones, actress Emily Deschanel gets asked one question more than any other: When will Bones and Booth get it on?
Though the show is--on the surface--about a forensic scientist and an FBI agent cracking grisly murder cases, underneath all those body parts and skeletal remains is a thumping heart that bleeds sexual tension between Bones and Booth (played by David Boreanaz). But, as previously (and purposely) leaked, the two do eventually hook up later this season.
"Happily for Emily that's already happened," Deschanel told reporters this morning, referring to the forthcoming tryst which has already been filmed. "That is a question most commonly asked, either by people on the street of by people interviewing me. It is nice to tell people it is happening."
But why now? And how will the producers prepare for the potential backlash and post-coital fizzle that other shows see when stars finally fall into each other's arms?
"It's been four years, it's been something everyone has been waiting for for some time," Deschanel says. "Producers wanted to find a clever way to do it [that] doesn't completely ruin the chemistry we have. I'm glad we waited this long, but I don't think we should have waited too much longer. The concern has always been that it will dissipate the romantic tension between the characters and a lot of shows have died from that. I think it was a matter of timing and figuring out a way that it doesn't ruin the show. I'm happy about the way it turned out."
Bones isn't above doing a few stunt castings to draw interest, and there are two whoppers coming up. Of the Family Guy crossover where Booth has hallucinations of world-dominating baby Stewie, Deschanel says, "It's done really and [it's] really believable." And the season finale has some rocking guests: Motley Crue. "[The band] doesn't understand continuity, Tommy Lee played some takes with his shirt off."
Deschanel says she's very different from her character: "I'm certainly not as intelligent, I'm a little more personable. I'm able to have conversations with people, which she struggles with." But conversely, she sees her professional relationship with co-star Boreanaz as almost identical to the relationship between Bones and Booth, with less sexual tension and more of a brother-sister type of thing going on.
Bones wouldn't be where it is today without its rabid fan base, and Deschanel knows this. "We did better on an unscheduled night without a lot of promotion," she says of the fans following the show around despite its many time changes. "If we didn't have [the fans], we would never have survived because we've been moved around so many times. We owe it to our loyal viewers."
Bones airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. on Fox.
Comments (47)
I love this show, the finale for season 4 was pretty good even if it wasn't totally what fans were hoping for. Also, congrats in getting a 2 season pick-up!!
cant wait to watch!! only one more day!!!
She's Hot & He's cool!.... Finally happening.
Me and my best friend who also loves Bones can't wait to watch it.
I can't wait for it to finally happen, I'm so excited :D
Okay, I don't like the direction this show is taking. Ms. Brennan is wearing lots of makeup (not such a bad thing) but there is suddenly a lot of sexual innuendo and sex talk and to make matters worse, now it seems that they are turning the show into a comedy. And how long are they going to keep calling her 'Bones'. Did you ever know anyone who was a specialist in their field and was never called by their name even once? Someone up there is steering this ship into an Iceberg.
Emily Deschanel rocks! I'm soooo excited to see how this all unveils... Can't wait!!!
It really is about time that they hooked up.
Good the show is getting more better
XO XO
:):):):)
This is great, since I've actually been waiting for it, but I really hope it doesn't ruin the friendship and the partnership they have between them. And I really hope it doesn't make things awkward at the lab or when they're working.
I can't wait. This is one of my favourite shows. I really hope they did it well and it doesn't ruin the amazing chemistry between Brennan and Booth.
One of reasen why I think the show is so good is that it reminds me of that british the aveneger.
hip hip horay!!!! Bones and Booth finally get togather, but i think i know why they did it.
Can't wait to see the whole season and many many many more eps to come :)
its a good show about all even if the hook up fails i dont think it'll hurt the show too much
I love Bones and Booth together YAY
Bones is way better than CSI.
let em rock. come what may and we're all ready for it.
Love Bones and Booth
I look forward to how it will change the way the charecters act around each other. From the sounds of it, they aren't "hooking up" for relationship reasons. And it should make them uncomfortable and give more humor.
Love B&B follow up next. BONES
This soon Ichoosejack? Ru kidding me? Its been four years...
good to get the sex out of the way and move on - as long as there is no 'relationship' talk or D&M conversations. Yuck.
After 4 years, I think no one can wait any more, neither them nor us.
I personally think that they should wait. I don't think either one of them is emotionally ready for a relationship; especially Brennan and I feel that they force this show to go in odd directions; for instance the humor and the show is often forced in timing wise as if Hart Hanson is too impatient. I think having them hook up this soon is a disaster.
good move...cos the tension is not only killing them (their characters), it's killing me! I think that the way Bones and Booth handle their STARK contrasts will make things even more interesting btw them after the hook up...
i heart booth :P and sweets
WOW! I CANT WAIT FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. I LOVE THE WAY THAT THE PRODUCER DID IT. THIS IS LIKE SUSPEND. GREAT SHOW REALLY. BONES AND HOUSE ARE THE BEST SHOWS EVER!
I heart Bones!
It would be really nice to see them together, as it has been a long time coming. I have faith that Bones is the show that can pull it off but I hope it doesn't ruin the show. With the economy the way it is, several shows have been canceled this year and with Bones only pulling in about half as many viewers as CSI, I hope Bones isn't on the chopping block for a long time. Can't wait to see the episode.
WOW!!! a 26 ep season. I haven't seen one of those.. well ever
After four seasons, I really don't see why they're forcing this. The two get along fine as partners, but they really don't seem like they should be a couple.
If there's one show that can pull off bones and booth getting together this would have to be it!
YES!!!! I can't wait oh and those changes have been getting me confused, but I can't wait till they are together
Yes that was a great catch on typing error but who's perfect? And why is the man always listed first?
We all new it would happen sooner or later, it's about time they get their get it on! I love this show and would hate to see it end
I'm not averse to the direction this poses, but there had better be some really great writing in the wings, because usually this course spells the end. Unless of course, thats what they want...
Finally.
Yeah, it will happen!! We finally have confirmation of it. I'm more excited to see what's gonna happen next.. I mean, are they gonna become a romantic couple or will it be a 5th season with Bones and Booth being all akward around each other?Guess we'll have to wait and see...
can't wait! :D
arghhhh fixed it, thanks guys. Too many B's. But Emily in drag would be interesting...
One of the best shows on TV. I am looking forward to the last few episodes. It should be interesting with Stewie, Motley Crew, and Bones/Booth getting together.
2nd paragraph, 4th line, should be "Bones and Booth" not "Bones and Brennan" :P
We knew it would happen eventually. I'm really interested in the Family Guy crossover. I might actually be able to get my husband to watch the show with me :)
Stewie Griffin and Mötley Crüe... I just have to see this
Yes, David Boreanaz is playing Temperance Brennen in an upcoming episode. It will be a body swap episode where he will magically take her form.
hahahaha, great catch of the mistake
underneath all those body parts and skeletal remains is a thumping heart that bleeds sexual tension between Bones and Brennan (played by David Boreanaz). Bones and Brennan?? There's a plot twist...