SYFY’s Revival came out big for San Diego Comic-Con 2025. The cast and showrunners of the show had a panel and a press junket to talk about the series, which is based on a comic book adaptation. We sat down to speak with Melanie Scrofano and Romy Weltman, two of the stars from the breakout hit on SYFY. The show was created by the minds of Aaron Koontz and Luke Boyce which is adapted from the comic book of the same name. Revival haunts us with a powerful question: How do we treat people we see as “different”? As Scrofano explained, the genre isn’t just for thrills; it’s a vehicle to explore profound messages without feeling like a lecture. It’s a sentiment that resonates with the show’s ever-growing fanbase.
During the interview, we touched on the powerful, unbreakable bond between their characters, sisters Dana and Em. This connection, they shared, wasn’t just for the cameras. Scrofano and Weltman spoke of an immediate and deep-seated trust that formed between them almost instantly, allowing them to bring a raw and genuine sisterhood to the screen. This real-life friendship became an anchor, especially when navigating the show’s emotionally turbulent waters. They touched on the immense challenge of portraying such profound human experiences, a task that required both actors to dig deep into their own vulnerabilities.
Weltman, who plays the resurrected and fragile Em, opened up about the extensive research she undertook to portray her character’s struggles with addiction, emphasizing the immense responsibility of depicting mental health with sensitivity and care. In a moment of raw honesty, Scrofano revealed how a personal loss she experienced during filming reshaped her perspective and informed her performance. When asked how her character, Dana, a dedicated police officer, juggles her duty with the fierce need to protect her revived sister, Scrofano was clear: for Dana, “humanity always supersedes the badge.” Family, in the world of Revival, is the ultimate law.
This theme of strength in vulnerability was echoed by Weltman as she described Em’s journey. Her character, though terrified and physically fragile after being brought back to life, discovers that embracing her emotions is what truly makes her strong. It’s a journey Weltman relates to personally, having often been underestimated herself. The interview at Comic-Con offered more than just a behind-the-scenes peek; it was a testament to the passion and humanity that Scrofano and Weltman pour into Revival, making it one of the most compelling and thought-provoking shows on television today.
You can watch Revival on the SYFY channel or through the Peacock TV app.
