Not everything is quite what it seems in Netflix’s latest series, “Pieces of Her.” Based on Karin Slaughter’s 2018 novel of the same name, the eight-episode thriller follows Bella Heathcote’s character, Andy, as she sets out to uncover the truth about her mother Laurie’s (Toni Collette) dark past after a shooting in their small town puts their lives in danger. The series also stars Jacob Scipio, who plays Michael Vargas, a mysterious stranger on Andy’s trail that eventually turns into the only person she can trust.

You might recognize the 29-year-old actor from some of his previous roles, which include SGT Justin Gallegos in 2019’s “The Outpost” and Armando Aretas in 2020’s “Bad Boys For Life.” He’s also set to star in the upcoming “Expendables 4” film and “Batgirl” alongside Leslie Grace, but right now, he’s celebrating the release of “Pieces of Her,” which premiered on Netflix on March 4.

POPSUGAR caught up with Scipio ahead of the show’s debut, and he told us everything, from what it was like stepping into Mike’s shoes to the on-set pranks between him and Heathcote and he even teased his super-secret role in “Batgirl.” As of now, “Pieces of Her” hasn’t been renewed for a second season, but if and when it does, Scipio is on board to return and continue telling Mike’s story.

“You’re just seeing the beginning of Mike Vargas. At the end, he’s heading off to DC, and he’s like a dog with a bone. If he senses any sort of malfeasance or wrongdoings or jiggery-pokery, he’s going to want to figure it out,” Scipio told us. “‘Vargas’ actually means ‘steep hill,’ and for him, that’s pretty much what his life has been like. He’s either on a long, hard climb up or sliding down. And at any rate, there’s no sign of the top. His life is a struggle, so he’s ready for the fight.”

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