According to Sonja, Amanda understands that Will is the "GBI's secret weapon." Will's "power" is that he is very observant, meaning that he is able to use this skill in order to unmask clues and solve challenging cases.

Therefore, the ABC star explained that her character acts as sort of a "mentor" or "caretaker" to Will, someone who is accepting of him while others are not. In the premiere episode, audiences learn that Will has a learning disability known as Dyslexia.

"She feels protective of him," Sonja said. "She understands Will's personal challenges that contribute to the discord between him and the rest of the department."

Though she couldn't go into details during the time of the interview, Sonja teased a backstory between Will and Amanda, explaining that their two paths crossed in the past.

Overall, Sonja explained that while she views her character as being a "caretaker of sorts," Amanda understands the "impact that she can have in her profession" as the Director of the GBI, being both a woman and a person of color.

Amanda's "purpose and mission is rooted in justice, and truth," she added.