Jonathan Groff gets frank & funny at world premiere of 'Looking' movie; dishes about filming & sex scenes

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 5:25pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Exclusive-Jonathan-Groff-Gets-Frank-Funny-at-LOOKING-Movie-World-Premiere-20160627  

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 5:31pm

I love that man and am so sad that the show never got the love it deserved. 

[Theater_Nerd]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 5:41pm

I did get to see some of the show in mixed company (gay & straight friends), and yes it was an eye opener to see two men facing each other while having sex for the reasons Groff pointed out in the article.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 5:48pm

that's kind of silly for people to think they can't face each other lol

[Theater_Nerd]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 6:02pm

gypsy101 said: "that's kind of silly for people to think they can't face each other lol

Not necessarily when you see it from a heterosexual perspective.

[indytallguy]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 6:03pm

Groff is aging quite nicely.

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 10:26pm

Such a fine young actor. He deserves all of the work he is getting.

[theatreguy12]

Posted: 6/27/16 at 10:54pm

Silly, and sad.  That we gay men are pretty much seen as nothing of greater substance than just the sex act.  Reduced to little more than a "human" out to satisfy impersonal, animal lusts.  Gay men should indeed find that bothersome.   Where does that image come from?

 

gypsy101 said: "that's kind of silly for people to think they can't face each other lol

 

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[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 11:35am

And here's Jonathan talking about "Looking" and "Hamilton," which he'll be doing tonight (June 28 ), on today's "Today."

http://www.today.com/video/jonathan-groff-on-looking-the-movie-and-hamilton-714341443769

Updated On: 6/28/16 at 11:35 AM

[aaaaaa15]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 11:38am

Weird to think how many times he's been a part of projects with rabid fanbases: Spring Awakening, Hamilton, Frozen, Glee and to an extent Looking.

Updated On: 6/28/16 at 11:38 AM

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 11:45am

aaaaaa15 said: "Weird to think how many times he's been a part of projects with rabid fanbases: Spring Awakening, Hamilton, Frozen, Glee and to an extent Looking. "

Groff seems to be a genuinely nice guy. He sat a row behind me when friends and I saw Hedwig last July and he was gracious enough to talk with us during intermission. Wish him the best and am glad things are working out for him thus far.

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 12:01pm

Wick3 said: "Groff seems to be a genuinely nice guy. He sat a row behind me when friends and I saw Hedwig last July and he was gracious enough to talk with us during intermission. Wish him the best and am glad things are working out for him thus far."

Hedwig's nonexistent intermission?

[Theater_Nerd]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 12:03pm

@BroadwayConcierge: I was thinking the same thing when I read that post as "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" was performed without an intermission.

Updated On: 6/28/16 at 12:03 PM

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 12:27pm

I don't think Looking has a rabid fan base. If so, it is very small and not very vocal. I am a bit surprised that such a lackluster flop of a show has had so much money thrown at it for a feature film, a screening, and a talk back. There are actual critically acclaimed shows with better ratings that were unceremoniously cancelled who got no such fanfare. Boggles the mind.

Groff is a very natural actor, a very good actor, but much like a Jessica Lange, I feel he plays everything the same way.

[aaaaaa15]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 12:29pm

I said to an extent. It is more of a cult fan base but it is definitely there and they are passionate. Obviously it doesn't compare to the fan bases for the other projects I mentioned though.

As for playing everything the same way, I don't really see the similarity between how he played Melchior and King George III.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 2:10pm

I've never complained seeing Jessica Lange or Jon Groff in anything. they're always welcome in my opinion. so they have that in common!

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 3:59pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Wick3 said: "Groff seems to be a genuinely nice guy. He sat a row behind me when friends and I saw Hedwig last July and he was gracious enough to talk with us during intermission. Wish him the best and am glad things are working out for him thus far."

Hedwig's nonexistent intermission?"

lol i meant to say after the show ended! Been a long day at work I can't think!

 

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 4:11pm

Theater_Nerd said: "@BroadwayConcierge: I was thinking the same thing when I read that post as "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" was performed without an intermission."

Boht of you are correct. I'm hitting myself in the head at the moment since I saw Hedwig several times at the  Belasco from 2014-2015. My bad.

 

[aaaaaa15]

Posted: 6/28/16 at 4:46pm

I forgot Hedwig had no intermission too to be fair.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 6/29/16 at 2:23am

If you're a fan of Groff's HBO's show, get ready for the "Looking" photo book, coming this fall. It'll include interviews and insights from the cast and creatives, plus behind-the-scenes pictures. And there'll be two versions of the book: a standard one for $59; and a special one for $88, which offers an exclusive DVD and a photo signed by Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez and Murray Bartlett.

http://www.out.com/art-books/2016/6/28/new-looking-book-will-reveal-exclusive-insights-series

Updated On: 6/29/16 at 02:23 AM

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 7/22/16 at 1:01am

Just a TV reminder for fans of Jonathan Groff's work:

His ''Looking'' movie airs Saturday (July 23) at 10 p.m. on HBO.

Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson gives it a pretty good review ...

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/07/looking-the-movie-review

Updated On: 7/22/16 at 01:01 AM

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 7/22/16 at 3:23am

Bettyboy72 said: "I don't think Looking has a rabid fan base. If so, it is very small and not very vocal. I am a bit surprised that such a lackluster flop of a show has had so much money thrown at it for a feature film, a screening, and a talk back. There are actual critically acclaimed shows with better ratings that were unceremoniously cancelled who got no such fanfare. Boggles the mind.

Groff is a very natural actor, a very good actor, but much like a Jessica Lange, I feel he plays everything the same way.

 

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The small fanbase is very vocal. It definitely has a cult following at least, and the amount of web talk and blog posts from people arguing about it on both sides says something. The Looking Facebook page was so busy I had to drop it. And don't worry since you dislike the show--nobody threw money at the movie. The show was always cheap to film and the movie reportedly cost less than three episodes would have cost. Two screenings at gay film feats costs nothing either--have you seen the majority of low budget gay films with zero money behind them that screen at them?  

[swanjewel]

Posted: 7/22/16 at 2:09pm

Wayman_Wong said: "Just a TV reminder for fans of Jonathan Groff's work:

His ''Looking'' movie airs Saturday (July 23) at 10 p.m. on HBO.

Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson gives it a pretty good review ...

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/07/looking-the-movie-review"

The reviews in general have been very positive especially from the major outlets. I'm looking forward to the movie tomorrow night.

[Robert16]

Posted: 7/24/16 at 12:05am

Only sixty minutes into "Looking - The Movie" and I think it is even worst then the "Sex In The City" movies and "The Entourage" film. 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 7/24/16 at 1:06am

I loved it.  Felt like the Richie/Patrick storyline was wrapped up too quickly, but they only had a bit of time to wrap up a lot of loose ends.  Was impressed by Jonathan Groff's range of emotion throughout and what Russell Tovey was able to convey in such a short amount of time.  So beautiful to reconnect with those characters, especially after what's gone on in Orlando.  It was comforting to revisit that group of friends.