"I know the fans really appreciate it," said Diaz.
She expressed enthusiasm for filming upcoming ensemble scenes.
"Harpez is back," said Diaz.
She added further details about her recurring scene partner.
"It's always fun working with Mekia," said Diaz.
Ashmore also hinted at potential resolution following character conflicts involving Tim Bradford, played by Eric Winter, and Lucy Chen, played by Melissa O'Neil.
"I think there's maybe a moment of repair between Bradford and Wesley after their last interaction. I'm interested to see where that goes.
I think that's a nice moment," said Ashmore.
Diaz reassured him about the resolution between the characters.
"He's going to forgive you," said Diaz.
She paused mid-sentence before Ashmore completed the thought.
"Because I..." said Diaz.
Ashmore finished the line by referencing a running joke among the series' fanbase.
"Because he's afraid of you," said Ashmore.
He concluded with the familiar character phrase.
"The classic line of, 'We accept Wesley because we fear Lopez,'" said Ashmore.
Cast member Melissa McNeil, who portrays Lucy Chen, also expressed appreciation for the series' audience support.
"We're so grateful for the fans of the show," said Melissa McNeil.
She credited viewer loyalty for the show's continued renewal.
"They've helped get us to where we are," said McNeil.
She pointed to ongoing audience engagement as the primary driver of production longevity.
"The reason they keep watching—and new people keep joining all the time—is why we've made it to season 9," said McNeil.
McNeil concluded by emphasizing the team's ongoing commitment to the franchise.
"Hopefully, we'll get to tell the story for even longer," said McNeil.
She reaffirmed the cast's sentiment toward their global viewership.
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"We have a lot of love for the fans, and we're so grateful for their enthusiasm," said McNeil.
