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Watch: 'Glee' stars Dean Geyer and Becca Tobin discuss their new characters
The new 'Glee' actors aren't afraid of having their characters disliked
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Dean Geyer's Brody and Becca Tobin's Kitty were first introduced in last Thursday's "Glee" premiere and it probably isn't shocking that some fans are a bit wary of the new characters.
Brody has already been positioned as a potential romantic impediment between Lea Michele's Rachel and Cory Monteith's Finn, making him a threat for fans invested in that core relationship.
Kitty, meanwhile, was introduced as the meanest of mean girls, a character seemingly designed to make viewers yearn for even the relative early kindnesses of Dianna Agron's Quinn.
Shortly before the "Glee" premiere, I sat down with Geyer and Tobin to discuss the potential of being disliked by Gleeks, at least initially.
Geyer, in particular, eagerly owns up to the idea that Brody might not instantly be loved, but explains that the character is part of an attempt to bring something "a little bit more adult" to "Glee."
And for her part, Tobin relates Kitty to her own days as a bit of a high school mean girl and promises that she'd begun to like her character a little more.
Check out the interview. As a bit of context, seconds before the camera started rolling, Geyer and Tobin were chatting and comparing ages. I believe they're both 26, so my initial question was to ask about stepping back in time to play high school and college students.
"Glee" airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on FOX.
A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.
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September 20, 2012 at 5:10PM EST Reply to CommentGlee has plenty of sex appeal, lol. Hello, Lea Michele is the main character! The best thing about Glee is that it's not all about the sex appeal though, it's about interesting characters played by excellent actors. If they continue adding characters who fall completely flat yet have nice abs I think they should seriously consider moving to the CW. I certainly won't be watching though.
Lou
September 20, 2012 at 5:25PM EST Reply to CommentDean Geyer probably has to be the most egotistical minor actor in Hollywood at the moment. He's full of superficiality.
emily I agree i'm really put off by him
September 20, 2012 at 6:53PM ESTfroggy
September 20, 2012 at 5:38PM EST Reply to CommentQuite the ego you have there Dean. It's a shame your boss Ryan Murphy isn't following you on twitter when he follows everyone else associated with the show. I'd take that as a sign you won't be around long. He's just using you to stall Rachel and Finn. He hasn't tied your character to the canvas the way he has the other new characters. You'll be gone by Christmas at the latest.
I'd much rather watch interesting characters and terrific actors than someone who was hired for his abs who thinks it's all about sex appeal.
You could learn something from the ever humble Cory Monteith about how to portray yourself in the media.
Laine
September 20, 2012 at 5:38PM EST Reply to CommentEvery time Dean opens his mouth I want to slap him upside the head. Let me give you some advice sweetie stand there and look pretty and stop talking you arrogant SOB.
guest
September 20, 2012 at 9:07PM EST Reply to CommentAs a finchel fan I was predisposed to disliking the Brody character because of the role he plays in the show. But I had nothing against the actor until I started to watch his interviews and followed him on twitter. Not sure if it is arrogance or awkwardness, but he comes across as real ass. He could take a few lessons from Cory Motheith who is much more talented, very modest and hella sexy even in his plaid shirt, baggy jeans and tshirts. If he is in NY all season while Finn (Cory is stuck in Lima), I am checking out.
Mike
September 21, 2012 at 7:06AM EST Reply to CommentCan Dean just stop talking and sit there looking cute? He looks real pretty, just don't talk, dude.
Mag
September 21, 2012 at 12:03PM EST Reply to CommentDean really needs PR lessons and think before he talks, because I cringe everytime I hear/read his interviews (arrogant much??).
Kel
September 22, 2012 at 10:47AM EST Reply to CommentWhat an arrogant jerk. He really makes u root against him.