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By MSN TV

Having taken on music and film, Joe Anderson now immerses himself in TV, playing a starring role of as character Lincoln Cole. He discusses what it's like on location and what viewers have to look forward to as the story develops and the plot thickens on "The River" airing Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

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MSN TV: "The River" deals with the paranormal, spirits and a world that is mysterious. Do you personally believe in spirits yourself?

Joe Anderson: Interesting. Do I believe in spirits, this is going to open up a huge conversation that we unfortunately don't have time to get into. To make it short, I don't believe in spirits I believe in magnetism.

Watching the premiere truly gave me the chills. Was it as thrilling and scary filming the scenes?

Yes, it was. Especially when we walked on set for the first time. People would just be freaking out. A lot of the times, the jungle is just so imposing because it comes up and over you. The plants seem like they're on steroids. Honestly it's like "Avatar."

Were there any injuries while filming in the jungle?

Yes, I nearly cut Paul Blackthorne's finger off with a shovel. We had a broken leg on the shoot. It's not an easy show to film and we re filming in places that are overgrown, old and dangerous.

Can you give us any teasers to look forward to this season as the story develops?

Yes, there is a character within the show who is incredibly special. This character is going to be somebody who has great power and great strengths. I have a feeling that this person is going to do some extraordinary things.

The vessel, the Magnus feels like a character on the show. What's it like filming on the ship and on location?

When we were shooting we were on a real boat when we had to move to Hawaii, the river is quite shallow there so we had to build the boat and it just becomes your playhouse. You get to know the boat very well. There's food and things in there that the crew leaves around and they all become part of the show. It starts to feel really homely.

You've been in film and are a gifted musician, as well. Can you tell me how TV acting is unique? What about it do you most enjoy?

What's so unique about acting for TV is the speed and the pace. You don't get too much time to pick things apart and re-shoot. What it teaches you is to let go and just trust yourself. Having done this, I've learned tremendously.

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"The River" airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.