The music on the playlists isn’t necessarily music that I, Jack, would like, but it’s music that I know that the character likes or music from the actual soundtrack.įor Fraser’s playlist I added a curated blend of music, ranging from classical to hip hop to even abstract jazz. When I’m not shooting, I’m listening to it or adding to my playlist. JDG: A consistent piece of my process in preparing myself for any character is that I always make a playlist for them. Sweater by Stella McCartneyĭA: How do you usually prepare yourself to get into the roles you play before filming begins? It was those scenes that were of the most emotional intensity, and it was just so much fun to play pretend with Tom and the rest of the cast, too. All of my most memorable scenes were the ones that I did either alone or together with Tom Mercier, who played Jonathan. JDG: Every single day that I spent on set with my lovely cast is a wonderful memory. It wasn’t necessarily difficult, but it did require a lot of me as an actor which was such excellent exercise.ĭA: What was the most memorable moment from filming “We Are Who We Are” for you? I had to actually become him which was so transformative for me. Playing Fraser required a lot of my psyche and dedication to acting. Shirt and belt by Isabel Marant pants by Iceberg necklace by AD.iiiĭA: Did you face any particular difficulties in portraying Fraser? Then, I had a chemistry read with a few of the actors auditioning to play Caitlyn and Danny, and from there, it all came together. I was in Chicago doing a press junket for “Shazam!” and when I got back to L.A., Luca and I had a meeting and talked a lot about his vision for the show.
Little did I know that later on in the coming weeks I would be on a FaceTime call with Luca and he would offer me the role. JDG: I did audition for the role and I thought I totally tanked it when I walked out. And I did want to deliver a good performance, so I was fully committed to building that character through and through with Luca.ĭA: Did you audition for the role? Were there any memorable moments from the process?
I had no other choice but to surrender myself as Jack and become Fraser if I wanted to deliver a good performance. This was a challenge, but a great and super fun challenge. So, for those pieces, I couldn’t just “act”-I had to understand what drove him and his internality and his struggles and what he’s truly, truly feeling. Fraser doesn’t have too many lines of dialogue, but a lot of what he expresses is silent and with his eyes. Playing him was unlike playing any other character I have ever played before. JDG: It was definitely a process creating Fraser. Outfit by Maison MargielaĭA: Tell us about the role you play-Fraser. He’s definitely one of my biggest inspirations. He’s so devoted to bringing stories to life and making them so that the emotions are always in the foreground without being too dramatic. His dedication and commitment to the art of it all is unreal. JDG: Luca Guadagnino is honestly one of the greatest directors of this generation. Jack Dylan Grazer: I’m actually doing great! I’m so grateful to have this opportunity.ĭA: Congratulations on the success of “We Are Who We Are”! And on that note, how does it feel working with Luca Guadagnino? Awesome to talked a lot about his vision for the have you with us! So, how have been you doing these days? Shirt by Broken Promises pants by Dickies jacket by SpiritHoods socks by Alexander McQueen shoes by Dr. DA MAN chats with the L.A.-native about his experience with the show and digs deeper into his passion for acting. To date, his role as Frasier was his most serious part and, more importantly, he really nailed it.
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Now he turns to the small screen for a role in the HBO series “We Are Who We Are”, created and directed by “Call Me By Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino. And more importantly, he’s not a kid anymore. There’s something about the way he acts that just comes naturally and makes us believe in his characters.
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You may best remember him as one of the misfits who brought down Pennywise in the movie adaptation of iconic Stephen King novel “It” as well as its sequel “It Chapter Two” or as one of the kids in “Shazam!”, and it is safe to say that Grazer is one of the most promising young actors today, or perhaps, his generation. Jack Dylan Grazer is on the cusp of transforming from a child actor to a truly mature performer, and he has quite the lineup of mature roles to show for it. DA MAN chats with young actor Jack Dylan Grazer about his creative process when building a character and on evolving to be the actor that he is today.
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