Trevor Wright talks about his gay role in "Shelter"
Trevor Wright is a young actor on the rise.
After a busy career appearing in such light-hearted fare as "Air Buddies" and "MXP: Most Xtreme Primate" as well as scores of TV guest spots ranging from "Scrubs" to "CSI: NY," Wright is the lead in the film "Shelter" in which he plays a recent high school grad who puts his dreams of art school on hold to take care of his family - especially his young nephew. The film has a surfing backdrop and Wright's character ends up falling for his best friend's older brother (played by Brad Rowe, pictured above with Wright).
I caught up with Trevor on opening night of Outest last week and am sharing our chat now because his film screens at the festival tonight.
He says: "I've done lots of Disney movies and stuff like that and I was on 'The George Lopez Show' but definitely, I had never played a gay character before so it's completely new for me. It was something I wanted to talke on, the challenge of that kind of depth. I've never played a lead with the type of depth that this character had."
Did he have any hesitation about doing a gay role, especially one with love scenes?
"No, not at all...I did a lot of research including talking to the director Jonah [Markowitz] and getting into his head and finding out what he was all about. He had come up with [the movie] from pretty much a true story... It turned out fabulous."
And what was it like working with Brad Rowe, the object of many a gay man's affection since his turn in "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss" a decade ago?
"He's such a cool guy."
From what I hear, there is not a ticket to be had for tonight's Outfest screening of "Shelter" at the Ford Ampitheater. I've seen the movie already and posted a review last week so I'll be taking the night off from the festival to be fresh for tomorrow morning's 5:45 a.m. Emmy nominations.
So much to do, so little time...
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This is a beautiful movie, moves you from laughter to tears and touches your heart. The lighting was a little too dark in many cases but the story was warm and touching and all too human. The two main characters were beautiful and the ending left me with a smile and a feeling that all was well with the world. I loved it.
This is a beautiful movie, moves you from laughter to tears and touches your heart. The lighting was a little too dark in many cases but the story was warm and touching and all too human. The two main characters were beautiful and the ending left me with a smile and a feeling that all was well with the world. I loved it.
this was one of best movies I seen in a very long time. Trevor is a very good actor. I wish him the very best! He's hot tooo
Just one of those memorable movies. Probably on my list of favourite movies. It's touching and just makes you all happy inside! Gives me hope for life. Haha.
I must say that I am a straight male and I loved this movie! Trevor and Brad were amazing in the movie and although this is in the gay genre, it is just a touching film about love, whether its between two men, two women or a man and a woman. I saw this with my girlfriend and gay best friend and we all loved it. It gives the audience hope and truly showcases how amazing love is and can be. I recommend this movie to anyone and hope that it gets a wider release or recognition at the indepedent spirit awards next year.
It's a beautiful movie.Beatiful love,too.
Best Gay Movie after Brokeback Mountain.. I watched it over and over again...and still great...! love the story... the sweet happy ending... Usually gay movie ended up with tragedy... but this one is different... it has a happy ending... Gay people can be happy too :)
this is one of the best movie ever!! I love it so much. It brings a lot of hope to life. I dont know if in real life things can end up this good, but at least i have something to hope for. being gay is so tough and lonely, seeing this movie makes me cry and laugh all the way through. the romantic moments were so touching and cute. I love it very much. :-)
it has enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope keep you happy and i think trevor is so good, bravo trevor
this movie left me feeling I could be more then what I am at the moment, and made me realise its the small things that make you truely happy...:)
i have watched this film too. after seeing it, i was left with an overwhelming some sort of "happiness" and relief that this kind of relationships do exist and can make it through the odds!
inspiring.
Joining the other accolades, I can't say enough about how wonderful this film is.
I wish I could shake hands with misters Rowe and Wright.
Lance
Just the newest Movie to Top my all time favorites! Its a movie that grabs ur heart and relates to you. Just AwEsOmE !
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son geniales!!!!!
Trevor Wright eres un genio!
"jj" from salta, argentina
At my age of 26 i've never been experience watching gay movie even im a bisexual. Until my friend recommend me of this movie. I really like trevor, because he act very natural that it seemed like a real bisexual. I love this movie! Trevor Wright your a good actor also Brad. Good Luck to your upcoming movie. I LOVE YOU GUYS!