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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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!
The best gay film ive ever seen.
it left me feeling happy unlike most films
I love this movie.. When i was watching it, just felt so real and so true. When i watch movies, i rarely want to watch them again, but this movie i want to watch over again cause there's so much to it, as subtle as it seems..
A very great movie I've ever seen....touching and it just looks so real....builds up my dreams and hopes about love again and inspires me to finish my novel... love,in whatever sides,is always beautiful....hope the very best for the actors. I love U
I really enjoyed this movie. As an 18 year old bisexual man who's a hopeless romantic with little hope of finding love; I was really inspored by this film. It gives me that awe-struck hope and wonder that maybe, just maybe love does exist in this loveless world...
I've rented this movie a couple times now and enjoyed it completely. I liked the characters so much, especially Zach who was such a good guy you can't help but like him. Trevor did an awesome job - you could understand his emotions by looking at his face. He's not too hard to look at either! The ending was awesome and really made me feel good. I strongly recommend this movie.
i really liked the movie. Even thought i`m not from US, but, i found my way to downloaded this such a great movie. he acts naturally. i really like Trevor and also Brad. i hope the next gay film can come out like this way. happy ending not tragedy. ~
The true expression on Trevor's face all the time makes this a great performance. Same goes for all other caracters.
Not affecting my great rate for this movie I have the following notes:
1) Why does Zach needs to lock his truck if he doesn't have a key in his hands ;-)neither in his pocket?
2) Why all gay kisses are not real kisses (tonge??) :-)
3) Why the radio is not there in Zach side bed table and then it is?
4) Why both red and black markers are moving from one scene to another? :-)
LOVED THE MOVIE I need something like this in my life :)
I just love the movie. It's a GTM (Gay Theme Movie) but it is not all about GTM. The real story is about real life and ordinary people. I don't mind if there is no sex scene at all. The love story between two leads are strong enough to replace that. It is not a typical GTM. It's a beautiful story on love, resposiblity and one's future. I wish this movie could go mainstream. I wish that picture quality would be greater. Before, I never know Trevor Wright but after watching the movie,now I know him...LOL good luck
An EXCELLENT movie...played by both the main actors!!!! Trevor wright playing the part of a confused young gay man "even though he is straight :-( " was exeptional and heart moving and gave 110% in playing this role.....i felt his sadness and anguish in the movie,but with a !happy&contented ending" Trevor is an talented actor on the way to being a movie super star,let's see more of TREVOR on our screens......congratulations to ALL involved in the making of this movie..i shall be telling ALL my friends (STRAIGHT 1's also) too watch......
this is the best of the best Gay movie ever...the actor ''TREVOR WRIGHT'' is so brilliant,and all the casts in that movie are so good,that little boy too.congratulations to you guys...keep that good job,and I called here!to order the dvd...one more time THE BEST....jeffrey
This is the greatest movie i've seen in a long time. I love it. I made me cry. Now i need to cuddle with my boyfriend. Love Love Love this movie.
Great movie. Characters are very believable. Found a few flaws which were easily overlooked ,such as the radio suddenly appearing at the bedside when it wasn't there seconds before. Trevor and Brad did an amazing job of making you forget you're watching a gay story and instead you were just watching an amazing love story. Very touched by the ending. What a strong story to have the guys love the nephew enough to take him in and love him. The scene on the beach at the end was a very strong statement. Congrats to all concerned with making this movie. Would love to see a sequel say when Cody is a teenager having been raised by Zach and Shawn.
I L.O.V.E. this movie. I was smiling in the end and drifting in happiness when the screening time is over. What a wonderful piece of work. I love both actors. Even made a blog about this movie the first thing I finshed watching it.
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i am a chinese girl,i have seen the movie again and again.a good story ,great actors ,especially Trevor Wright ,i like him so much.i hope i can see his new good movie soon.....