In a recent interview for Collider, John Barrowman spoke about his character, season 3 of Arrow and Willa. For the whole interview click here.

Your characters really only passed by each other before, but now there’s a definite shift in the dynamic between Malcolm and Thea.  What’s it been like to work with Willa Holland, in this capacity?  

BARROWMAN:  I used to watch Willa on The O.C., as an avid fan, when my niece was growing up.  That was our show that we would connect with and watch together.  Ironically, we were both watching it for the same reason – for the hot guys in it.  But, Willa is this amazing presence.  She’s a wonderful young actress.  It’s funny ‘cause she’s also got a really out there sense of humor, just like me.  When she and I are on set together, we’ve actually said to each other, “We’re gonna have to rein this in and keep it under control.”  The camera stops and we’re just nuts.  I love to have a good time, but I love getting the work done, and she’s the same way.  We’re known to have a bit of fun.  The fact that our characters had never crossed is what made it even more surprising, when it was revealed that I was her father.  It’s like, “Oh, my god!,” because you just never thought.