and Hampton, who's played Veronica since season 1, admits it's"surreal" to know she's about to end one significant chapter of her life.
"We keep saying, 'This is the last time. This is the last time we'll do this.' But I don't think that will happen until you're supposed to go back. Like hiatus is over and then it's like, 'Oh wait, I'm not going back toThe actress revealed co-star Steve Howey, who plays Kevin, has"had some moments" in the final days of filming."Emma [Kenney], who plays Debbie, she's had a few terrible times [being emotional]," Hampton said.
"In the days of people com[ing] back after 10 years, I hope [it's not over]," Hampton said. "I'd love to see where these characters are 10 years from now or 15 years from now... But I am very pleased with this finale. John Wells has done a stellar job of really satisfying the fans, that I can say. I think people will feel satisfied, and you have a sense of going on with life with these characters even though you won't see them on the screen anymore.
Hampton credited William H. Macy, who portrays Frank, for welcoming her with open arms when it came time to direct Sunday's episode, which marks her directorial debut.