American Horror Story’s Dylan McDermott is comfortable with gay come-ons and nude scenes without body doubles, but he’s clueless when it comes to the queer appeal of Steel Magnolias.
The Golden Globe-winning actor spoke with The Advocate about this and much more. CLICK HERE to read the full story.
A few sound bytes:
On onscreen nudity and his refusal of a body double for American Horror Story>:“I knew going into it that there was nudity and that a lot of people would be watching, so I knew I had to be in really good shape. I’m no fool, so I hit the gym and watched what I ate. Actually, when I first got the role, production called me and asked, ‘Who’s your body double?’ I said, ‘Oh, hell no. It’s going to be all me, baby.’”
On whether he hurries into a bathrobe or “let's it all hang out” between takes:
“I’m probably somewhere in the middle. When I’m in the role, in the moment, I’m comfortable. After they yell ‘cut,’ I don’t need to put my balls in someone’s
face.”
On whether he gets hit on by gay men:
“Oh, yeah. Honestly, I’m cool with everyone, and people pick up on that. I’d say, ‘I’m not gay, but it’s all good.’ It’s kind of like going to Paris when you don’t know the language; some Americans get into trouble over there, but I’m just like, ‘Sorry, I don’t speak French.’”
On whether he knew that his 1989 film Steel Magnolias was a major gay favorite:
“No, I had no idea. You have to tell me about it. ... That’s hysterical. I swear
to God, I did not know this.”
