Lieutenant [15], I know you guys were close with your last chief of security, and I know my reputation is a bit rough around the edges, but I can promise you both that if anyone comes at you or tries to take you down, I'm gonna mess 'em up first.ℹ︎— Talla Keyali to Ed Mercer and Kelly Grayson[16]. "[17], At an unknown date, MacFarlane pitched the character of Talla to Jessica Szohr, describing the Xelayan officer and handing Szohr an episode. She developed a bond with one of their families five years prior, even reading a storybook with the daughter detailing the feats of a hero who fought against oppression. Jessica Szohr is an American actress who plays Talla Keyali in the second season of The Orville. I think MacFarlane decided he needed a more mature character for the stories he wants to tell and part of that was also a more mature actress. In my opinion, these Orville comics aren’t writer David A. Goodman’s best work. You come home, you eat more, you drink more.". Talla joined the Planetary Unionat an unknown date. Following the end of his marriage due to his wife Kelly's adultery, he is cited for being lax in performance of his duties and for being hung over while on duty. After a series of minor roles, she landed the recurring character of Laura for the television dramedy What About Brian in 2007. The Orville remains a wonderful show. "I just love playing her, so I was so excited to be working with the whole cast and everything," she later said in an interview. Talla Keyali shares some traits with her predecessor, Alara Kitan, such as sensitivity and loneliness. "[5], Talla joined the Planetary Union at an unknown date. Talla Keyali Will Have A Huge Role. "So, thank you James Perse for your contribution to The Orville. Talla apologized for being unable to save Aki's parents; Aki coldly ordered her to leave. March 31, 1985 The Orville (TV Series 2017– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A fellow Xeleyan, although she is older and has more experience working in the Planetary Union. Gender – (photo evidence), 'The Orville' Major Cast Change To Spice Up Bigger Season 2, The Orville EPs Goodman Braga & Cassar - SDCC 2018, https://orville.fandom.com/wiki/Talla_Keyali?oldid=26023, Talla stated that in all of her past relationships, she gained weight: "You go out, you drink. Xelaya Talla is who Alara would be around season 5. [20], Executive producer David A. Goodman revealed the first official details of Talla at a 2018 San Diego Comic-Con roundtable interview: "Her name's Talla, which I think is out already. The Orville Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Talla described her family as "a bunch of black sheep. It sounds like a name for an alien,’" MacFarlane recalled. What do you mean?” I thought he was messing with me.[8]. Szohr's High School 'Very Different' From 'Gossip Girl' World, Jessica Szohr Teases Orville Flirtation, Fun Gossip Girl Reunion Ahead, The Orville Official Fan Podcast w/ Jessica Szohr and Kevin Daniels (30), ‘The Orville’: Jessica Szohr Cast As Series Regular For Season 2 Of Fox Series, Jessica Szohr First Name Leaked - Where's Alara? Physical description Heroes is a character development arc for Talla Keyali, who joined Orville’s crew midway through the show’s second season. "[4], Jessica Szohr was announced as a new series regular on February 12, 2018. "[8], The Union assigned Talla to the Orville in October 2420[8] after Captain Ed Mercer "begged the Union for another Xelayan,"[9] and she transferred to the ship by November. Xelayan In May, Szohr's character's name was inadvertently revealed to be "Talla" in a photo of a gift given to the main cast, wherein the main cast was identified by their character's first name. A Janisicruiser answered her ship's distress call, "a fiercely matriarchal species... totally dismissive of any and all males who appear to be dominant," but the crew did not know the cruiser was Janisi until the moment the commanding officerappeared on screen. Story adds a lot to Talla's character While I loved Alara, Talla has much more character. Locar did have feelings for Talla, but he recognized that he would always be targeted for the way in which he lived his life. Jessica Szohr, who plays Talla Keyali in The Orville, teases that her character will have plenty to say once season 3 premieres.Created by Seth MacFarlane, who also leads the series, The Orville blends science fiction with comedy and drama. "[2] She began modelling at a young age, and moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting at age 17. First Seen Szohr has a habit of falling asleep mid-sentence. Rank The Orville Season 3 is still very much in the works, but fans have been wondering when they can watch it. Days later, the partially obscured surname of "Keyali" or "Kexali" was seen in a photo published by director Jon Cassar. Jessica Szohr was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a place she described as a "family-oriented small town. It is set on the titular spacecraft, a mid-level exploratory vessel, and it chronicles the adventures of the ship’s crew as they explore other planets and visit … When the Kaylon took over the ship, they imprisoned her along with the rest of the crew in the Shuttle Bay.[10][11]. After the disastrous Battle of Earth where the Kaylon defeated the Planetary Union. Creator Seth MacFarlane came up with the name 'Talla' after seeing the word talla appear on the tags of James Perse t-shirts (talla is Spanish for "size"). Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. | TALKING THE ORVILLE, The Orville' Newbie Jessica Szohr Breaks Down Her Character Talla & Working With Seth MacFarlane, https://orville.fandom.com/wiki/Jessica_Szohr?oldid=21292. Talla found Aki, who said that mining had sickened her father and gifted Talla a book on the folk hero Xandia. Talla Keyali was a Xelayan Lieutenant in the Planetary Union. The surviving Nazh fled the planet. Talla is immediately tested as Kelly’s shuttle is immediately ensnared in a Moclan tractor beam until Talla disobeys orders and fires on the Moclan’s tractor beam emitter. Chief of Security … Ed Mercer is an 18 year old, studying in Union Point … Jessica Szohr, who plays the character of Talla Keyali on Orville, has teased what’s coming up next for her character.She reveals that Keyali will have to lot to say when Orville Season 3 premieres. Together, the three began a small campaign of frustrating the Nazh's efforts to control the Okudem and destroying their mining equipment. Despite this, he is informed that the Orville, a mid-level exploratory ship, needs a new commanding officer, and that he is the man for the job. Set after the events of season 2. [7] Talla acted immediately and punched her captain in the face, knocking him unconscious and breaking his nose. Szohr also featured in the 2015 film Ted 2, created by Seth MacFarlane. Date of birth A Janisi cruiser answered her ship's distress call, "a fiercely matriarchal species... totally dismissive of any and all males who appear to be dominant," but the crew did not know the cruiser was Janisi until the moment the commanding officer appeared on screen. Role The Janisi repaired the ship's power grid, but the incident was reported under Talla's official record. [22], The Orville Wiki has a collection of images and media related to. The Orville Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Female, "Quick thinking in a crisis is commendable. Episode 2x04: Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes, Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake, Episode 2x13: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, The Ridiculous Way The Orville's Seth MacFarlane Came Up With One Character Name, The Orville' Newbie Jessica Szohr Breaks Down Her Character Talla & Working With Seth MacFarlane, Szohr's character name might be "Talla Keyali"? The Orville detects a signal from Regor 2, a planet searching for other intelligent life in the universe, and initiates first contact. Szohr began her acting career in 2003 in the television show My Wife & Kids. Mercer was an up-and-coming officer, on the fast track to commanding his own heavy cruiser by age 40. And, as a final bit of news, The Orville’s Jessica Szohr, who plays chief of security Talla Keyali, did just share an update on her Instagram. Meanwhile, Kelly finds that she must make difficult decisions in her own personal life. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings; Ed Mercer (The Orville) Gordon Malloy (The Orville) Summary. [12], Ilis, leader of the operation, nearly executed Talla in front of the Okudem, but she was saved by Aki, who had donned a Xandia costume of her own and assassinated Ilis. Perry's decision outraged Talla. [12], Talla stated that she had been in relationships[13] and said she used to date a human. [8], From late January through February 2421, Talla served in the Battle of Earth on the Orville. The hair, I'm … Talla Keyali, a Xelayan Lieutenant serving with the team, leads the call to help the Okudum people. Creator Seth MacFarlane approached Szohr with the role of Talla in January 2018. And Jessica's a great actress, she brings a lot to this part, and I think fans are really going to like her. "[7], Our trailers are right next to each other, so one day I’m leaving work and I went to say ‘bye’ and ... introduce myself, and he said “It’s Peter, I’m Bortus”, and I was like, “Wait, what? "Joining the ship and coming on as the new chief of security [has been] super fun. [8], By the time Talla left for the Orville, she described her reputation as "rough around the edges. The Orville faces off against a deadly Moclan battle cruiser, as Talla delivers her own special brand of hell upon them…to the tune of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”! She had "a little" experience with handling a sword. The Regorians welcome Ed, Kelly, Claire, Bortus, and new Xeleyan security chief, Talla … In Heroes, it’s Ensign Talla who’s history is expanded on. Jessica Szohr, who plays Talla Keyali in The Orville, teases that her character will have plenty to say once season 3 premieres. Talla joined a crew of former Union officers led by Kelly Grayson. [2], Talla's parents "forced" her to learn the pelpifa, a musical instrument, while in school: "It was pretty much the whole reason I never got laid. Talla Keyali She quickly bonded with Ed Mercer and Kelly Grayson, was willing to enter a relationship with the Moclan Locar, and exhibited a willingness to be physically aggressive during the episode All the World is Birthday Cake, when she lifted and threatened a Regorian doctor who sought to take a sample of Mercer's tooth to determine his birth date. [18], In April 2018, leaked photos surfaced of Jessica Szohr's character in the middle of filming All the World is Birthday Cake went viral online. In this story, Talla revisits a planet she was previously on in an older discovery vessel. I don’t know what that is. Planetary Union [3] She was excited to play the role of a tough yet petite character "with a big heart. Jessica Szohr was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a place she described as a "family-oriented small town. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works • Seth MacFarlane as Captain Ed Mercer, who commands the Orville. Fans learned she would play a Xelayan security officer not unlike Alara Kitan. Photos from The Orville’s set revealed that Talla was a Xelayan security officer, just like Alara, before she made her debut in the series, which led to speculation she was going to replace Alara. Admiral Perry ordered the Orville not to intervene, as rescuing the Okudem could ignite a war with the Nazh. As the U.S.S. ... She's pretty secure and stable in herself then all of a sudden she's literally ripping doors down and picking up things where you're like 'how is she doing that? Biographical information Ironically, Talla and Laura only appear together in one scene, in which they do not converse. "[6], As Talla Keyali, Szohr replaced Halston Sage (Alara Kitan) as Chief of Security on the USS Orville, first appearing in the fifth episode All the World is Birthday Cake. She spent several days studying the Okudem, a technologically primitive people whose planet featured large amounts of dysonium, and became friends with a local girl, Aki, and her family. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin The Nazh ultimately captured Talla by killing Aki's parents and using their corpses as bait for an ambush. the orville season 2 episode 7 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features © 2020 Google LLC Jessica Szohr Wikipedia, It’s been a really incredible journey so far.— Jessica Szohr, on The Orville[1]. Single It was sad in many ways. Status The Orville (TV Series 2017– ) - Jessica Szohr as Lt. Talla Keyali - IMDb. Though Aki harbored no ill will against Talla, their friendship had dissolved and Aki was not the same. She grew up in a military family before joining the Union. [2] She had a policy of breaking up with her boyfriends by the summer to avoid gaining weight. There will, however, be a new character: Talla Keyali played by Jessica Szohr, who (like Kitan) is also Xelayan and a security officer on board the USS Orville. "She began modelling at a young age, and moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting at age 17. ""That's my job. "— Kelly Grayson and Talla Keyali[1]. That same year she had her breakout role as Vanessa Abrams in Gossip Girl, the role she is now best known for. She was drawn to The Orville because of how its storytelling confronts contemporary social issues. [19] Finally in a mid-December 2018 press release, 20th Century Fox officially affirmed that her name would be Talla Keyali. Each of these Orville stories gives fans background information of certain members of the Orville’s crew. 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