EJ Di Mera - Character Developement

Character Developement

The character is first introduced as a race car driver. Though we don't see much about his job, racing, according to Scott, seems to affect EJ's character. "The day-to-day of life doesn't faze him." With the actor himself being British, EJ was written to have been raised during his early years in England." EJ has been one of the most popular new characters in recent years to be introduced on Days. When asked what makes EJ so engaging, James Scott responds that his character is so popular because the character is always involved in so many of the show's most significant storylines at the same time. During an interview, James Scott reveals that EJ has a side to him that is not entirely honest and often causes trouble. Scott avoids making EJ appear like he's got it all together, and though he appears to be a tough guy, EJ at times can be very vulnerable. Scott explains that because EJ doesn't show his vulnerability often, those vulnerable qualities are easy to forget, and one can believe that he is all bad.

"kidnapping Sydney is something EJ would not have done if not for the fact that he felt so betrayed by Samantha. Going after Samantha in the first place is not really something he would have done, or maybe he wouldn't have done, if not for the fact that he was instructed to do it by his father."

EJ's flaws are what make him so interesting to the viewers. EJ's plans often don't go over well and according to Scott, that is what makes people pay attention. EJ is the kind of character the viewers love to hate, or sometimes love in general. James states that EJ often reacts to situations he is faced with before he considers the consequences. Scott also explains that because EJ's actions are often determined by what others do, it is hard to tell when he is just being himself; this can also translate into a sort of weakness because he allows others to control him. EJ is not someone who has it all together, but he thinks he does. He has his moments where everything falls into the right place, and he certainly takes lessons from his father, Stefano (Joseph Mascolo), but he's still got a long way to go to be as calculating as Stefano can be.