That’s why Shondaland makes such great television. It’s so honest.īut even though he feels relatable, the show is obviously very dramatic. You want to hate him but he’s so charming at the same time. Pete crafted this character that’s flawed but likable. When I first read it, I was mostly interested in Connor because he seemed like someone I knew-a guy from school or one of my brother’s colleagues. What did you think of the character in the audition? Have your feelings about him changed over the course of the season? I sort of played it where he was completely disconnected and actually kind of mean to Oliver, which I think was different than what other people did.
The audition scene for the role was the scene in the pilot where he’s trying to pick up Oliver at a bar. It’s part of who he is, but it doesn’t define who he is. I saw that as just another facet of a multidimensional character. But I do think that one of the things that benefited me is that I didn’t play Connor’s sexuality in any way. Jack Falahee: I’m always at a loss for what happens in the audition room. TIME: What do you think, during your audition, you brought to the character of Connor that was different from the other people who tried out for the role?
