Matt Bomer expressed pride and support for Jonathan Bailey, who was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive and is the first openly gay man to receive the title, calling it a long-overdue recognition and celebrating his deservingness.
The finale of the limited series "Fellow Travelers" features a scene set at the National Mall in 1987, where the National AIDS Memorial Quilt is unveiled. Real pieces of the iconic quilt were used, including squares for notable figures like Roy Cohn. Showrunner Ron Nyswander obtained the squares from the NAMES Project Foundation to help keep the memory of the AIDS epidemic alive. Actor Matt Bomer, who plays Hawk Fuller, had an overwhelming experience seeing the real quilt for the first time during filming. The scene serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of AIDS and the countless lives affected.
Michelle Obama attends the premiere of American Symphony in New Orleans, Janelle Monae looks chic at an Art Basel celebration in Miami Beach, Kate Middleton brings her children to a carol service in London, Matt Bomer promotes his film in New York City, and Mariah Carey prepares for her Christmas concert series at Madison Square Garden.
Actor Matt Bomer revealed that he auditioned for a role in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie but ultimately turned it down to prioritize spending time with his family. Bomer sent in a self-taped audition, playing various versions of Ken, and even spoke with Gerwig about joining the project. However, the actor decided against it due to the extensive time commitment required. Other actors, including Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt, also auditioned for Ken but scheduling conflicts prevented their involvement. The casting directors emphasized the importance of finding actors who embodied the sincerity of the characters rather than being sarcastic or self-aware.
The director of the historical miniseries "Fellow Travelers" discusses the explicit sex scenes in the show, including a foot-sucking scene between Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer's characters. The director emphasizes that the sex scenes serve a purpose in telling the story and exploring themes of control and power. The show, which oscillates between the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and previous decades, aims to depict same-sex sex authentically and realistically. While the intense sex scenes may draw attention, the creators hope viewers understand the dynamics of power and character development behind them.