Jonathan Bailey surprises Matt Bomer!

Jonathan Bailey's Message

1. 00:00:00

   Jonathan Bailey sends a video message to Matt Bomer, indicating he still has "fun feelings" for him.

2. 00:00:06

   Matt Bomer is surprised and happy to see Jonathan Bailey's message on the screen.

3. 00:00:10

   Jonathan Bailey addresses Matt Bomer as "Matthew McConaughey" and sends him love.

4. 00:00:14

   Jonathan Bailey congratulates Matt Bomer on an award, stating it's "no surprises."

Jonathan Bailey's Message to Matt Bomer

1. 00:00:19

   Jonathan Bailey tells Matt Bomer that he is a hero to many, including himself, and that "Fellow Travelers" will be one of his proudest career experiences.

2. 00:00:39

   Bailey asks Bomer about his incredible ability to focus, even during long filming days, recalling a time when Bailey had the giggles while Bomer remained composed.

3. 00:00:56

   Bailey humorously mentions feeling "held" by Bomer, both literally and figuratively, in terms of craft, spirituality, and technical support.

4. 00:01:08

   He then asks if Bomer's focus is something he developed over time and how his brain functions specifically under creative pressure.

Jonathan Bailey's Message

1. 00:01:20

   Jonathan Bailey praises the recipient as super bright and super funny.

2. 00:01:26

   He credits the recipient's attachment to 'Fellow Travelers' as the reason the project happened.

3. 00:01:37

   He expresses curiosity about future stories the recipient might explore, assuring them of continued support.

4. 00:01:51

   Jonathan sends love and congratulations, greeting Josh and everyone else.

Jonathan Bailey's Impact

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   Jonathan Bailey is praised for his class and character.

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   Bailey is assisting with questions and working on passion projects like 'Fellow Travelers.'

3. 00:02:16

   Matt Bomer recalls a humorous moment on set where cast members tried to make him laugh while his character was supposed to be dead.

Matt Bomer's Monastic Approach to Acting

1. 00:02:26

   Matt Bomer explains that he counteracts his attention being pulled in many directions by focusing entirely on one thing when on set.

2. 00:02:44

   He describes his life as monastic while filming, channeling all his energy into the role.

3. 00:02:55

   He believes that for a great role, actors become the torchbearers of the piece's spirit, carrying it through the entire production.

4. 00:03:18

   This energy takes over, as actors are the only ones carrying the character episode to episode, unlike directors who often change.

Future Projects and Creative Aspirations

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   Matt Bomer is working on bringing a play that was off-Broadway in 2008 to New York with director Michael Arden.

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   He is also trying to get an Australian film made, which faced financing issues a couple of months ago.

3. 00:04:13

   Bomer hopes to see a project that explores gay marriage in an interesting and intricate way, acknowledging it as a new and unique experience.

4. 00:04:37

   He believes a great writer could delve into the complexities of gay marriage and capture its nuances.