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I took it for granted, but it was such a great experience.
I really do miss that kind of thing.
You notice how its not a picturesque kiss.
Its very kind of scattered.
Its such a satisfying moment for them, and also especially for the audience.
Its like theyre never going to get together.
But then its kind of cool when we see this.
But also, I think that it can upset people, and also maybe satisfy some people as well.
Maybe they liked that Caitlin got with Tura [the bartender].
It feels like almost, right off the bat, we know these characters are gay.
First of all, dont assume that.
Frasers sexuality never is specifically defined.
Thats true of other characters in the show, too.
Do you think thats fair to say?Theres a lot of fluidity.
No, actually I like this question.
Can we ask this question?
[Publicist: Okay, fine.]
Its not about me, its about Fraser and I think its good.
And also I know the answer.
Luca has said that Fraser is not gay.
Fraser is not gay.
Fraser is not straight.
Because hes not giving himself these labels.
Hes not giving himself these titles.
He is truly attracted to what hes attracted to, as most humans are.
Ive got to be attracted to a girl, or vice versa.
I think thats what Frasers really in touch with, that primal instinct.
Hes got the most brilliant philosophy.
I think its so helpful that he views the actors as the ultimate comprehension of the character.
He doesnt look like Jack.
I wonder why that is?
Maybe because hes far from me.
But when I would read this script, I was like, Oh my God, what is Fraser?
What does he look like?
He doesnt look like me.
I would never dye my hair blond, but Fraser did.
I started to see Fraser in the mirror more than Jack.
I would imagine the clothes had something to do with that, too.
He has a very distinctive sense of style.
Did that make a difference in how you physically inhabited the character?Yeah, totally.
Because also another thing is that I would never …
I mean, now I would, because I gained a lot of enlightenment and insight playing that character.
I also wasnt really too well-versed on the world of fashion.
But after playing the character, I definitely learned a lot about that world and that realm of self-expression.
Do you dress differently now after doing this series?Yeah, Id say fairly.
But I do enjoy that aspect because I appreciate all art.
I appreciate all self-expression.
I talked toMike the Rulerat one point before I started shooting.
Luca set me up with him.
I talked to him on the phone and I asked him, Why fashion?
What is it about fashion that provokes this feeling?
Why are you so passionate about it?
And he goes, Dude, because its art.
Its my form of self-expression.
Im curious about the relationship between Fraser and his mom, which is so fraught.
Shes dragging him away from his home and his comfortability back in New York.
Its kind of a crazy thing to watch.
I hate painting this picture, but have you ever seen BertoluccisLa Luna?
I have not.Well, its a disturbing movie.
Its an incestuous relationship between a mother and a son, and its so disturbing and weird.
Luca brought that up.
And who craves normal to see?
I think people subconsciously find more relatability to things that they dont really recognize.
Because in life, nothing is normal, nothing is recognizable.
Its very rare that something is familiar to you.
And the people you meet, its all very new and youre learning from these people.
But thats not me.
And thats such a cool concept to tackle.
And the same goes for the dynamic between Sarah and Fraser.
Its just weird, and beautiful because it is weird.
You shotWe Are Who We Arelast summer, right?Yes.
And do I feel changed?
Some people might say Oh, wow, man, playing Fraser really messed me up.
But I dont know if it messed me up.
It really enlightened me and taught me so much.
Luca is doing afollow-up toCall Me by Your Name.
Id love to do a second season.
Has that even come up as a possibility?I cant tell you.
If it hasnt, you could just say, No, it hasnt.Oh, you are sly.
Youre good at this.
I cant say a thing.
