my role, i'm playing myself, interviews daniel grayson, played by joshua bowman about allegations thatkilled someone in the hamptons. i feel like i should know what to do. in my real life, i covered a murderer in the hamptons. but playing yourself on tv is different from being yourself. now there are lines to learn. >> it was reported -- today it was -- >> it was reported today -- >> reporter: the scene is a turning point, one that stuns the leading lady, play bid emily van camp. >> i'm not going say prison. they have two factual tweaks to the script. then i'm headed to wardrobe and a visit to hair and makeup. >> right this way. >> i feel sick to my stomach. >> you are going to be great. then it's time to head to the set. >> cynthia mcfadden from "nightline," everybody. >> i am so nervous. >> and guy back to the trailer for quiet if not calm before my big debut. >> it is time. >>ky do that. >> okay, stage 18. >> there are two live cameras. here and here, everybody. >> it is nerve wracking to go before this audience. so, you daniel, you are in jail and now you are a free man. how you ar