As we inch closer and closer to the season two premiere of Leverage - airing on July 15 - viewers are curious about the show's two key characters.

What's the deal with Nate and Sophie?

For the answers, E! News turned to star Timothy Hutton. He replied:

"Season two starts out with Nate and Sophie running into each other in kind of an interesting way that's been orchestrated by one of the five. And Nate learned something about Sophie's current life that he wasn't expecting, as it certainly impacts whether or not they're going to get together or not. By the seventh show of the second season, a lot gets determined about Sophie and Nate. It tracks in a rather interesting way."

As for Maggie, Hutton confirms that actress Kari Matchett "is definitely going to be back."

So will we. Leverage was a solid, surprise hit on TNT last season.

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