Chace Crawford: Escaping the Infamous "Golden Cage" of "Gossip Girl"
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Hey there! Let's dive into the life of Chace Crawford, who you probably recognize from his days as the dashing Nate Archibald on the hit series "Gossip Girl." But don't be fooled, because as it turns out, that sheer pretty-boy prestige came with its own set of limitations.
In an insightful chat on "The Good Guys" podcast, Crawford opened up about feeling weighed down by the expectations that followed the phenomenal success of the show. He referred to the aftermath as a "creative cage" or even a "CW pretty-boy jail." Desperate to expand his horizons, Chace sought out diverse roles to shake off the shackles of his Nate Archibald image.
Hold onto your hats, because he succeeded! The game-changer for Crawford came in the form of Amazon's "The Boys," where he plays the charismatic, morally dubious The Deep. At first, Crawford was skeptical, but as he read the script, he was blown away by its absurdity and originality. He also recognized a familiar spark in the character of The Deep, claiming he knew "a hundred" people who were just like him. And just like that, Chace was all set!
A Nerve-Wracking Audition with a Twist
Crawford's audition process for "The Boys" was a bit rocky to start with, as he was uncertain and thought he had no chance of landing the role. But here's the interesting thing: showrunner Eric Kripke was present at every audition.
Crawford went ahead with a daunting dark scene and a more comedic performance. The comedic performance had a magical effect on Kripke, making him laugh and ultimately giving Chace the edge he needed. In his own words, he was "so happy to have a job that I was excited about and where the character was so different from anything I'd done before."
Fast-forward to today, and Crawford is now embraced by fans as a fan-favorite in "The Boys," having proven that he's so much more than just a pretty face.
Chace Crawford
- "Gossip Girl" fame
- Creative cage and typecasting struggles
- "The Boys" game-changer
[1] Good Guys Podcast (subscription required)[3] Entertainment Weekly - "'The Boys' Chace Crawford: How playing The Deep has helped me grow as an actor" (August 12, 2019)
♪ I'm gonna be a star ♪ ♪ I'm gonna be a star ♪, after feeling trapped in the creative cage of his 'Gossip Girl' fame, Chace Crawford found opportunity in the entertainment world of movies and TV, particularly in the critically acclaimed show 'The Boys.'
In the realm of celebrities, Crawford's transformation from a 'Gossip Girl' heartthrob to a fan-favorite in 'The Boys' showcases his versatility as an entertainer, proving that he's much more than just a pretty face.
