"The Max-Liz connection works so well, as is so populair with "Roswell"'s fans, because, in Moore's opinion, "It's very romantic in the classic sense of the word. Max is a young man from another planet, with secrets. He saved her life in the first episode, and they became soulmates across time and space. It's a classic set-up. Beyond that, the appeal of their relationship has a great deal to do with the chemistry between Shiri Appleby and Jason Behr." - Ron Moore, co-executive producer & writer Ron Moore talks Roswell in Dec Starlog.
"The episodes that I have really found have worked in that way are the pilot episode, which works really well because that’s really, to me, Romeo and Juliet. It’s really about two people meeting and falling in love, but not being able to be together, and I think it grabs u in that way." - Jason Katims, executive producer and creator of the Roswell talks about Roswell episodes that he thinks is a real top, boven televisie moment.
"Heart and Soul of Roswell, I think that Jason [Katims] would share this opinion, has always been the relationship between Max and Liz. That's where the plot begins. He saved her life and he exposes himself at the same time. The love between those two characters is fundamental to the show's success. - Ron Moore, Roswell season 2 DVD, Ask Not commentary
"When we did this scene u just kind of expect that this scene's going to be great. u know it's gonna be great because their chemistry is so good together but then watching it a few years later and seeing how good they are together, u know that doesn’t come off - It's not that easy for that to happen. When u have chemistry...we were very lucky with the two of them, what great chemistry the two of them have together on the screen. For three years they could still do a scene like that and could still kinda get you. That’s pretty amazing."
(Jason Katims, graduation commentary of the proposal scene)
"I though he was an amazing choice for Max. He really does have that intensity — just the way he looks at Liz —and u feel the longing. I always felt that Max was the cautious, responsible and a good person, but with all this bubbling underneath. I think he really conveys that, which is hard to do,because it's all internal." Melinda Metz (Soap Opera Weekly)
"I love that! he's a kid! He's a kid, he doesn't care about his "destiny", he's not a captain Kirk. He doesn't care about his unseen planet he just found out about. What he cares about is a very human thing. He cares about this girl. He loves her and she loves him. It's the world to him! That's what it's primary in his mind. And I think that's what the toon is about. That's what brings people to this toon is this strong love between them" (Ronald Moore about the "I'm coming for u Liz" scene- Ask Not commentary)
"That moment to me seems like a transcendent moment. It's the gift he gives to her. It's him thanking her for being there for him and being a friend.
And it's not a moment about them getting together as a boyfriend and girlfriend. It's beyond that(...) he's able to go to her even with everything that they've been through" (Jason Katims - A Roswell Christmas Carol commentary of the "I believe in you" scene )
"The moment u look at Shiri u know why Max is in love with her: she was so REAL" (Thania St. John- The Balance commentary)
"And then enter Liz. And u know we're playing. One of the great things about season two was playing Max chasing Liz. u know I thought that was a really fun thing. I think it really zei a lot about his feeling for her. That he wasn't willing to give it up and that, u know, u were awaiting for for her resolve to weaken and hoping she's gonna go back into his arms." (Ronald Moore about the "I'm coming for u Liz" scene- Ask Not commentary)
"We're going to play things a little lighter in some instances. But the relationships are still going to carry forward, because they are the hart-, hart and soul of the show. The Liz-Max relationship is front and center, right from the first episode." (Ronald Moore's interview )/i]
"People will go to any length if they love someone..." "These two people. They weren't acting at this point. This was real stuff."
[i](David Nutter, Blood Brother's commentary scene "I guess these are the things u do when...when u feel a certain way about someone."")
"Look at how great these two are together. Romeo and Juliet" (David Nutter - Secrets and Lies commentary)
"I love the muziek in this episode--especially the love theme between Max and Liz. This was just magical stuff and I think...I know that with the great combination of Snuffy Walden and Joe Williams...I think there was a real great musical fanatic that really helped I think bond these two characters and also get a sense of sadness because of the fact that they can never ultimately be together. I think it pulls the audience in even more..." (David Nutter)
"and here it comes. That's the moment where they know in their hearts that they're in love with each other. They've never zei it. He doesn't actually say it now either. But what he's telling her is 'I'm breaking out with u because I'm in love with you' - and the pain in her hart-, hart right now is making her angry yet she understands. But she's still so alone when he walks down that... and we know that they belong together and they're in love and what Max is doing right now is for the good of both of them. And half way thought our first season we've broken them up and yet we've completely allowed them to profess their love for each other at the same time.
We've gegeven ourselves meer fodder for the back half of the season because the love story really needed a wrench thrown into it. We wanted to see what it was like for them to be so happy so that we would know ultimately what they needed to zoek for and find and live thorough the pain to get there again. (Thania St. John- The Balance commentary, last scene when M&L broke up)
Q: My vraag is about the amazing looks u give Max (Jason) during your scenes together. What are u thinking of what experiences do u draw from for those steamy eyes u have?
A: (Shiri Appleby): While Jason and I are looking into each other's eyes I just think about the most pure love possible because their relationship is based strictly on the heart. What they share is what I someday hope to find.
