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Too bad Finn Wittrock and Ryan were not able to attend. I wish the moderator had asked Jon Jon Briones a question. What Darren said was touching, about his scenes with Mike Farrell's Lee Miglin. Darren was very eloquent in discussing how skillfully Mike Farrell portrayed the internal conflict that Lee Miglin struggled with, how Mike Farrell so skillfully expressed what Lee Miglin felt to be his personal demons, being in the closet, and struggling to reconcile that with being a good man, a man who loved his wife deeply. Darren said the hardest part for him was seeing that conflict in the eyes of Mike Farrell's Lee Miglin, with Darren knowing his character was the vehicle that would destroy this good man's soul. I guess Mike Farrell was in the audience? High compliments from Darren to Mike Farrell for his poignant portrayal of Lee Miglin. (I completely agree. I thought Mike Farrell was so good at capturing the vulnerability, the sweetness, of this kind man, who struggled so greatly. I think I emotionally bonded the most with Cody Fern's David Madson and Mike Farrell's Lee Miglin. I think it was because of their sweetness, their vulnerability, their softness.) Darren also had discussed before how he has tried to keep up the morale of the cast by keeping things light on set while not filming, which is so nice. I agree with Darren that the emotion of anger is a simple emotion, but I distinguish acting out violence as something that is not a simple act, because violence involves not just expressing anger against a target, but also may involve expressing power over another human being, as well as involve other emotions felt by the person who acts out the violence, such as the emotions of hurt and betrayal. Edgar made me cry, imagining how Gianni Versace died slowly, perhaps hearing and feeling the grief of those he loved and who loved him, the grief of Antonio. Edgar also had nice words about Penelope, how even with his eyes closed, Edgar felt the grief acted by Penelope as Donatella. Cody Fern is funny--how he was getting into the emotion of realizing his character was about to die, and then Darren cheerfully greets him. It was nice of Cody to say that he appreciated Darren's efforts to bring some balance to the emotions on the set while not filming. I also thought it was interesting what Max Greenfield said, about how it was important to hold onto the emotions of the character, of feeling lost, of the sorrow, until shooting ended, but once filming ended, he felt a great sense of a weight being lifted. Again, I really wish Jo Jo Briones had an opportunity to talk about what it was like to play the father of Andrew Cunanan--the master who taught the student how to lie and charm, how to dominate and tear down people's souls and self-esteem.
Panel discussion ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ (March 19th, 2018) | Source
extratv: Brace yourselves for the #ACSVersace finale! Stars @ricky_martin, @darrencriss & @edgarramirez25 are dishing! bit.ly/2DIzfrH
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Stars Talk ‘ACS: Assassination Of Gianni Versace’ Finale | Source
*Darren edit
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extratv: Tonight on #ExtraTV: Ready for the #ACSVersace finale? @ricky_martin, @darrencriss & @edgarramirez25 are giving us the scoop!
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acsversace-news:
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Darren Criss Explains How He and JC Chasez Teamed Up to Sing a Classic *NSYNC Song (Exclusive)TV
When Criss isn’t singing, he’s busy working as an actor, earning rave reviews for his role on ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,’ which airs Wednesdays on FX.
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jonjonbriones: Great night last night viewing the final episode of @americancrimestoryfx#TheAssassinationOfGianniVersace with some amazing people. I was geeking out!!! With @maureen_orth @edgarramirez25 @codyfern @darrencriss @iammaxgreenfield @judithlight @ricky_martin @danminahan @mattbomer Thank you @mrrpmurphy #NinaJacobson#BradSimpson Such an honor!
Darren Criss arrives at the for your consideration event for FX’s ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ held at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Edgar Ramirez and Darren Criss arrive at the for your consideration event for FX’s ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ held at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Darren Criss speaks onstage during the For Your Consideration Event for FX’s ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
seancmichael: What an amazing #SeasonFinale to @ACSFX #GianniVersace Thank you @FXXNetwork @TelevisionAcad and the incredible @DarrenCriss @edgarramirez25 @ricky_martin @iamgreenfield @JudithLight @ninajacobson @tomrobsmith & cast / crew for an amazing season.
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Darren Criss at ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ TV show FYC event, Los Angeles, USA - 19 Mar 2018
Photos: Scott Kirkland/REX/Shutterstock
Interesting excerpts of the discussion at the Finale screening. Please visit the site to read the entire article--a very interesting issue raised by Ricky Martin of having to relive in the closet for one of the scenes, and I also learned that Jon Jon Briones would shoot his scenes in Versace, then take a red eye to do a matinee and evening performance for Miss Saigon on Broadway! Jon Jon also has some kind words for the director of Episode 8, Matt Bomer.
Entertainment Weekly wrote: American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace cast reveals most difficult scenes to film
March 20, 2018
Emmy nominations may be four months away, but the campaign season kicked off on Monday night, when the cast and producers of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story reunited for a For Your Consideration event at the Directors Guild of America theater in Los Angeles.
After a screening of the season finale, “Alone” (March 21 at 10 p.m. ET on FX), stars Darren Criss, Edgar Ramirez, Ricky Martin, Cody Fern, Max Greenfield, Judith Light, and Jon Jon Briones, as well as executive producer Brad Simpson, EP/writer Tom Rob Smith, and Vulgar Favors author Maureen Orth, talked openly about the challenges of bringing the story of Andrew Cunanan and his victims to the screen, the most difficult scenes to film, and, of course, which wardrobe pieces they really wanted to steal.
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The hardest scene Darren Criss had to film did not involve murder
Though he murders four people onscreen as killer Andrew Cunanan, Criss said the most difficult scene for him to film was the intense encounter in episode 3 between Andrew and his third victim, Chicago real estate mogul Lee Miglin (played by M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell). “People always ask me what the hardest thing to shoot was, and I think they want to hear the violence, the aggression — but those are simple things,” said Criss. “Violence is a base act from a very accessible place — it’s easy to get angry. But what is truly twisted and heartbreaking is looking into Mike Farrell’s eyes [as he’s] playing this deeply closeted man who loves his wife, and is truly a good man who is fighting a demon he can’t escape — and then me having to drive the car as somebody waging psychological warfare on this person. When I would leave those scenes, I’d feel like, Ugghhh,” the actor continued. “I think people on set maybe thought it was because I was getting intimate with Mike Farrell — it wasn’t that, it was having to, like, penetrate a man’s soul who was trying so desperately to keep it together.”
Darren Criss, Cody Fern, Edgar Ramirez, Ricky Martin, Judith Light, Max Greenfield, Jon Jon Briones, Matt Bomer
Attendees at the For Your Consideration event for FX’s ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Edgar Ramirez & Darren Criss At the #ACSVersace advance finale screening & cast panel, March 19 2018
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ACS Versace Cast at the For Your Consideration event IG Story Video Compilation via amber_curry, eli.n.or, keonityler, ohheylynette, rachacha920 and robert.liu’s Instagram Story (March 19th, 2018)
Author Maureen Orth , Actor Edgar Ramirez, Actor Darren Criss, Actor Cody Fern, Executive producer Brad Simpson, Actor Max Greenfield, Actress Judith Light, Singer Ricky Martin, Actor Jon Jon Briones, Executive producer Alexis Martin Woodall, Executive Producer/ director Daniel Minahan and director Matt Bomer attend The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story season finale episode at the Director Guild of America on March 19, 2018, in West Hollywood, California.
Author Maureen Orth , Actor Edgar Ramirez, Actor Darren Criss, Actor Cody Fern, Executive producer Brad Simpson, Actor Max Greenfield, Actress Judith Light, Singer Ricky Martin, Actor Jon Jon Briones, Executive producer Alexis Martin Woodall, Executive Producer/ director Daniel Minahan and director Matt Bomer at ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ TV show FYC event, Los Angeles, USA - 19 Mar 2018
Darren Criss arrives at the for your consideration event for FX’s ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ held at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Darren Criss arrives at the for your consideration event for FX’s ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ held at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Edgar Ramirez and Darren Criss arrive at the for your consideration event for FX’s ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ held at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Cody Fern, Edgar Ramirez, Darren Criss and Ricky Martin arrive at the for your consideration event for FX’s ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ held at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The last pic is so cute.
Cody Fern, Edgar Ramirez, Darren Criss, Ricky Martin and Max Greenfield arrive at “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” For Your Consideration event at the DGA Theater on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Darren Criss and Edgar Ramirez arrive at “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” For Your Consideration event at the DGA Theater on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Darren Criss arrives at “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” For Your Consideration event at the DGA Theater on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Darren Criss arrives at “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” For Your Consideration event at the DGA Theater on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Too bad about the watermarks.
Darren Criss, Cody Fern, Edgar Ramirez and Ricky Martin at ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ TV show FYC event, Los Angeles, USA - 19 Mar 2018
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Holiday Variety Show: Charitable Event for The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry (December 13, 2017)
I've been so busy and Darren had a flurry of activity during the week of December 15, so am posting now about Computer Games at A Holiday Variety Show that benefited The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry.
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justinlong: 1 in 5 kids in America don’t know where their next meal is coming from. These talented friends showed up to help @nokidhungry combat that deplorable fact
Darren and Martin Doherty from CHVRCHES at “A Holiday Variety Show” at The Fonda Theatre (December 13th, 2017) | Source
laurenevemay: In an airport thinking about the kindness people showed at the @FondaTheatre on Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who performed, helped out+came to the event Learn more or even donate here: nokidhungry.com / thegirlshome.com @eco2drew and @LindseyByrnes.
Lauren Mayberry has such a lovely voice.
Via Chuck Criss’ Instagram Story (December 15th, 2017)
[HQ] Darren Criss of the band Computer Games performs onstage at The Fonda Theatre on December 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California | Source
notdimorah: A collaboration I never thought I needed (till last night) and all for a great cause @DarrenCriss @laurenevemay
[LQ] Darren Criss of the band Computer Games performs onstage at The Fonda Theatre on December 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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I like these pics:
[LQ] Singers Chuck Criss and Darren Criss of the band Computer Games performs onstage at The Fonda Theatre on December 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Providence Saint John’s 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration (Los Angeles, October 21, 2017).
Jeremy wrote:It seems to be a very nice performance of "Hopelessly devoted to you"
Yes, I agree, Jeremy.
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Some media coverage of the event:
BroadwayWorld wrote: Darren Criss & More Celebrate Saint John's Health Center Foundation 75th Anniversary Gala
October 24, 2017
Saint John's Health Center Foundation and Irene Dunne Guild hosted Providence Saint John's 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration: "The Future of Excellence in Personalized Healthcare" raising a record-breaking $1.4 million on Saturday, October 21 at 3Labs, Culver City. The evening commemorated Saint John's founding and unveiled a new era of medical innovation.
The event featured a special performance by Emmy-nominated actor, singer and songwriter Darren Criss, and the cast of the gospel-rock-n-roll musical SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! More than 700 attendees including Helen Hunt, Heather Morris, Loni Love, Jay Huguley, Jim Toth and more enjoyed a gourmet dinner by THE KITCHENfor Exploring Foods as well as specialty Ketel Soda cocktails by Ketel One Vodka.
From OTRC (On the Red Carpet):
otrcdarrencriss performed last night at the Saint John’s Foundation 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration and helped raise a record $1.4 million. #DarrenCriss#glee#ontheredcarpet#entertainmentnews (video: Getty Video)
・・・ Music night! Wonderful host @michaelarden THANK YOU you gentleman, with @darrencriss on vocals & guitar, @rfleeshman on vocals, @gavrees @bodyvibrant and @chriskayson as backing dancers, and with @jmspinafore as the laughing guest. #chandelier#standbyme#whatsgoingon#music#jamming#losangeles#actorslife
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Costume Designers Guild Awards, 2/21/17):
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The very handsome #darrencriss at the Costume Designer Guild Awards last night! Grooming by #kmannmakeup
chrisedgerley Gleeful party. Thank you for hosting @michaelarden. A wonderfully creative evening. @darrencriss it was a pleasure to meet you. #thankyouforthemusic#darrencriss
About the Costume Designers Guild Awards (2/21/17):
link to Matt Bomer’s tweet
Some pics from dailydarrennews from yesterday (Costume Designers Guild Awards, 2/21/17). With designers Lou Eyrich and Helen Huang, and actor Trojan Bellisario:
LQ | Costume Designer Lou eyrich and actor Darren Criss at the 19th CDGA presented by LACOSTE at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 21, 2017
With actor Troian Bellisario:
LQ | Actors Darren Criss and Troian Bellisario speak onstage at the 19th CDGA presented by LACOSTE at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 21, 2017
I know I sounded completely ridiculous as I #fangirled out on you #darrencriss what I wanted to say was you’re amazing and everything I’ve seen you in I’ve been a fan supporting you… thank you for also giving me one of the best characters ever on tv #blaine was such an inspiration in my life…. so thank you for being an amazing actor and being just you http://ift.tt/2f1EveM
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I flew 3,000 miles to see Darren in Hedwig. I regret none of it, since coming to California has been my dream vacation for years. I got to do so much, and I got to see someone I haven’t seen in about eight years. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you, Darren. http://ift.tt/2ezCyFR
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and in that moment, i knew i was in love thank you for stopping to say hi!! http://ift.tt/2fcuEDJ
A couple more instagram messages with pics (but I can't post their pics):
heidilou85 Such an amazing night last night. It was so good to see Hedwig again. I wasn't' sure if I was going to wait at the stage door but when I saw that it was only about 50-60 people, I decided to wait. I'm so glad I did. Had a decent conversation with my main man, and a hug. It's so lovely to see how engaged he gets with his fans, and for the first time I experienced it first hand. #hedwigandtheangryinch#darrencriss#lenahall#losangeles
socalmusicguy Got to meet @darrencriss after his tremendous performance in #Hedwig last night. After bascially an hour and a half monologue to the audience (basically a concert with songs and stories) he still took the time to talk to every single person that waited at the stage door. That's a good sport. Got my playbill and poster autographed. Quite a night. Thank you @hollywoodpantagestheatre for yet another great experience. #Pantages#Stagedoor#hedwigtour#darrencriss#Glee#averypottermusical
A couple of nice tweets:
If anyone was wondering @DarrenCriss is one of the nicest human beings on this planet
thanks @DarrenCriss for a week that i will never forget!!! always so kind with us! amazing human being! and your hugs are incredible pic.twitter.com/cGqlaaK94M