In her interview with Cherry Picks, Zibby Allen also described how she feels she can learn something from her "Virgin River" character Brie Sheridan. She said, "I like to think that every character I play needs a little something from me, and I need a little something from them. Brie has shown me a sense of durability and self-dignity that I appreciate so much. She's got strong boundaries and is an advocate for herself. In real life, I probably lead with a lot more tenderness and natural vulnerability, which is something, I think Brie could use more of."
Allen even admitted to Numéro Netherlands magazine that her "Virgin River" character might be her favorite acting role so far because she has been able to play her over many episodes. She said, "I'm with her now. ... If I'm in a role, it's hard for me to think about another character. But I genuinely love playing Brie. It's been so satisfying for a million reasons. One of which being I get to actually play a character for longer than just one season or a couple of episodes. Doing this long-form dance with one role has been so satisfying, and I feel like Brie is my good friend."
