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Hey there! Dive into the world of Chace Crawford, an actor who played the hunky Nate Archibald in the hit series "Gossip Girl" - a role that provided him with fame but also confined him in its own way. On "The Good Guys" podcast, Crawford opened up about how the series created a 'glitzy gold cage' for him.
"Man, it felt like I was inside a prison!" remarked the 39-year-old on life post-"Gossip Girl." Crawford yearned for roles that were a far cry from his conventional aesthetics, roles that could free him from his typecasting. And voila! In 2019, he parlayed that into the Amazon series "The Boys," where he portrays the narcissistic, morally ambiguous superhero, The Deep.
Crawford expressed his initial apprehension about the character, "Dude, I was so skeptical!" But when he read the script, his mind was blown: "This is like an absolute wild ride. It's so strange, bizarre, and filled with the kind of humor I've always been a fan of." Crawford felt an uncanny connection with the character, The Deep, confessing, "I know that guy. I mean, I know at least a hundred of those guys, so I felt super comfy and excited to play the part."
A Bumpy Ride to "The Boys"
The audition for "The Boys" started off turbulent, though. Crawford was hit with self-doubt and assumed he wouldn't win the role. But surprise! The showrunner, Eric Kripke, was present at every audition, watching closely.
Crawford recalled, "I played some intense scenes and a few comedic ones. The comedic one made Kripke bust a gut - which boosted my confidence big time. I was just so psyched to have a job I was genuinely passionate about and where the role was like something I'd never tackled before."
Today, Crawford is the fan-favorite on "The Boys" and has shown the world he's more than just a pretty depict.
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- Breaking Free
- Amidst his pursuit for roles beyond his 'pretty boy' image, Chace Crawford found his breakthrough in the Amazon series "The Boys," embodying the narcissistic and morally ambiguous superhero, The Deep – a character that resonated deeply with his perspective after years on "Gossip Girl."
- Singing the lyrics, "I'm gonna be a star, I'm gonna be a star," Chace Crawford transcended his former television roles, shining brightly as the fan-favorite on "The Boys," showcasing his versatility and talent in the world of entertainment and celebrities.
