Nestor: Carlton had called me about playing the part. His answer gave a distinct insight to how “Bates Motel” functioned different than many television shows: We asked Nestor how he approached the role of Sheriff Romero since he was not in either of the Psycho films. We’re all good friends, and I know we’ll be lifelong friends. It’s great to see the fans and to spend time with you guys. So I’ve really enjoyed this chance to get together with them. It’s hard enough that this is the last Comic-Con that we’re doing together. When asked what his feelings were about “Bates Motel” coming to an end, Nestor’s response was bittersweet: Someone at the table chimes in with, “Because you’re the director?” to which Nestor laughs: Well, they’re all good, but particularly this one. This is sort of broad strokes, but it’s a good one. When asked if he knew what episode he was going to direct, Nestor was very happy to share: And I’ll learn as much as I can on this third experience.

Before I directed the first time, I was asked, “If someone drops out, would you be willing to fill in?” I naively said, “Yeah, sure,” and sure enough somebody did drop out. She’s really the one that encouraged me to pursue it. I never in a million years thought I would get this opportunity. He talked a little about his chance to direct for a third time: This final season of “Bates Motel” is allowing another of the actors to direct, this time Nestor Carbonell (Sheriff Alex Romero). And it’s a great place for me to start because I’m so familiar with the characters and the writing and how the show looks. I’m super excited to be given the opportunity to do it. Like why a director chose to do certain things, why they placed the cameras where they did. I’ve always been inquisitive and curious about how things work from a young age. I’ve wanted to be a director since I started acting. Max: The exciting thing for me is that I get to direct Episode 5.04. On a much lighter note, Max talked about his directorial debut in this final season: I’m not going to see these guys next season. But you know, it’s kind of like graduating high school and leaving like, “Well, we’ll still talk.” But who knows what will happen down the road. It’s so weird when you have to say goodbye to people, not forever. And you make such good friends while you’re doing it because you’re with them so long. I think I was already engaged, but I got married, I had a kid, so many big things happened. I turn to different parts of my life, like, “Oh I was filming that movie at that point.” This show has become such a big part of my life so many things have happened during it. The drama series, from executive producers Carlton Cuse ('Lost') and Kerry Ehrin ('Friday Night Lights') and inspired by the seminal 1960 horror film 'Psycho,' explores the formative years of Norman Bates and how his complicated bond with his mother forged a serial killer.Max: It’s really sad to say goodbye. Some locals, however, aren't as friendly and welcoming to the Bates, who discover that because White Pine Bay isn't as peaceful as it appears, they are forced to do whatever it takes to survive. Shy Norman is reluctant at first, but with the help of his mother - with whom he shares an intensely close relationship - the boy begins to open up to others and make new friends. After the death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel in the picturesque coastal town of White Pine Bay, giving herself and teenage son Norman a chance to begin anew.

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