Chris Colfer/Kurt Hummel

[fakeempress]

I love how he's been talking about Cory recently. 

 

I also loved that he mentioned Freaks and Geeks. 

Edited March 19, 2015 by fakeempress

[phoenixrising]

The Cory comment was sweet.

And thanks Chris, for pointing out that there were other gay couples before Klaine. I mean, I guess it deserves some credit (I credit it for being mainstream), but he's smart enough to know there were gay people on TV before Glee.

[caracas1914]

Chris also breifly mentioned he's got projects and opportunities upcoming; we know there is at least one acting project in a movie lined up after "Noel".  Also I'm guessing some more screenwriting projects.

[SmithW6079]

Kurt and Chris Colfer were part of the reason I stopped watching "Glee." I couldn't stand St. Kurt and how he could do no wrong. Also, Blaine was way out of his league. I just pictured Kurt as the bitter old queen sitting at the end of the bar being bitchy to the young gays.

[caracas1914]

Moving ahead, it was interesting to read that Chris has lived with fame and not being able to leave the house without being recognized since 2009 at the ripe old age of 19.

Talk about interesting chapters at the start of his memoirs of life.

[fakeempress]

I guess his ambition to get his other projects off the ground helped him during the culture shock and the adjustment to fame. People (Bieber comes to mind) sometimes spin out of control when they hit the big time early in their career. 

[phoenixrising]

Kurt and Chris Colfer were part of the reason I stopped watching "Glee." I couldn't stand St. Kurt and how he could do no wrong. Also, Blaine was way out of his league. I just pictured Kurt as the bitter old queen sitting at the end of the bar being bitchy to the young gays.

I think Blaine and Kurt are both pretty annoying. But maybe you stopped before Blaine got ridiculous.

I've liked Kurt at points, but I have always found Kurt's holier-than-thou attitude really off-putting. And Glee does seem to use his character as the gay mouthpiece a lot, and it does sometimes come across that only gay guy problems are real problems.

[caracas1914]

What's funny is I always thought it might have made more sense for Kurt to have cheated in Season 4, while still out of character, but more plausible as a new world had opened up to him in the Big Apple with guys, the fashion world, etc.

[fakeempress]

Chris is indeed in London.

[caracas1914]

From same EW interview:
 

 

I’m knocking on wood right now as I’m talking on the phone, but I have so many opportunities and things that are coming up for me and I owe it all to Glee. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for it and I get really scared when I think about an alternate universe where Glee didn’t exist because there’s no way I would’ve made such a difference, or there’s no way I would’ve been given any material that affected so many lives. It turned me into a role model, which was a very, very hard thing to embrace and accept at the time. It was the beginning of a great book, but a great chapter nonetheless.

 

[caracas1914]

Anyways there are PAPS photo of Chris and his BF Will and their respective families vacationing in Paris , seen at the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame,etc.

 

I realize it's just a random coincidence, but it's funny to me that he's there while that Glee convention is going on at the same time. 

[fakeempress]

OMG the tinhatters' minds will be blown! They won't shut up for a year about  some secret signs through the clothes he wore.

 

eta: I think it's only Chris's extended family, with his fierce grandma who came with him to the Emmys, and probably aunts/cousins

Edited March 23, 2015 by fakeempress

[caracas1914]

eta: I think it's only Chris's extended family, with his fierce grandma who came with him to the Emmys, and probably aunts/cousins

 

Ah, OK.

 

Well a weekly jaunt across the pond before the Polly Bergen tribute in NY next week.

[CoyoteBlue]

He's participating in the Bergen tribute remotely, it seems. Chris isn't coming back for it.

[caracas1914]

There was an instagram by the director of the Noel movie, Chris was apparently doing costume fittings in England today.

[Hana Chan]

Chris was born to do period pieces. He looks absolutely stunning.

 

[caracas1914]

Agreed.

 

Not a scarf in sight!

[phoenixrising]

It's nice to see him get to wear nice clothes for a role.

[Myrna123]

Has that jacket been pinned for altering or is that what it looked like when he put it on?  If that was tailored based simply on measurements and not an actual fitting, it sure looks fantastic.  I love a man's suit that's hemmed to the absolute perfect spot.

[Hana Chan]

It looks like it's being fitted - I think that you can see in the mirror reflection someone pinching the back in so that it lays properly. It's a bit of a challenge to do this right, as suits from that period aren't cut as close to the body as modern suits are, but they also don't want it to just be hanging off Chris. You want it to be period appropriate without really looking totally strange to modern tastes.

 

Fortunately Chris has the kind of body - good shoulders, itty bitty waist and apparently zero body fat - that will let him wear the old fashioned layers and heavy material without looking like he's being swallowed up by it.

 

Am thinking that he really needs a hat...

[fakeempress]

Glee was good for him in getting used to act wearing unusual costumes. 

 

I also think he can pull off period looks (because of Kurt's pompadour my mind typically goes to the 50's.) I don't think he'll have problems with looking anachronistic unlike let's say Keira Knightley did as Elizabeth Bennett. 

Edited March 27, 2015 by fakeempress

[caracas1914]

Really, did you think it was Keira's physical appearance?  I don't recall thinking she looked  all that different than say, Rosamond Pike, who played Jane in the movie.  However it's been awhile since I saw that movie.

[fakeempress]

I think Keira has a very modern look, which I think was deliberately accentuated in her P&P. I'm not a fan of the 2005 movie in general. 

In contrast, Jennifer Ehle is great for these period looks, not only in the 1995 P&P but also in the half-baked movie adaptation of Possession (fantastic book btw).

[Hana Chan]

Period films are hard to do properly because on one hand, you want to give that impression of historical accuracy but fashions of these periods can be seen as awkward or even unattractive by modern audiences. I did American Civil War reenacting for nearly 20 years now (don't laugh) and I have a lot of knowledge about clothing from the period and how it's supposed to fit and look. Basically, for women, everything is meant to have the waist look as tiny as possible. So you have hats and hairstyles that tend to make the face look broader, dresses with drop shoulders and wide upper arms (to make them appear bigger) and a big hoop skirt. Hats with ribbons are tied directly under the chin (and not to the side the way Scarlet was portrayed in Gone With the Wind). But because that would look unattractive to a modern eye (that wants slender upper bodies above the wide skirt, the clothing is usually inaccurate. I spend an awful lot of time watching movies set in this period playing fashion critic.

 

The good thing about Chris is that he's got a face and body that can easily slip into a wide range of historical period pieces. I would love to see him do something where he could wear a Napoleonic-era military uniform or get him onto Game of Thrones. And if they manage to squeeze out another Tolkien movie, get him as an elf.

[AndySmith]

Too bad Glee and Mad Men are ending at the same time. Would have been interesting to see Kurt guest on that show for an episode or 2.

 

And thanks Chris, for pointing out that there were other gay couples before Klaine. I mean, I guess it deserves some credit (I credit it for being mainstream), but he's smart enough to know there were gay people on TV before Glee.

 

I wonder how much smoke came out of Ryan Murphy's ears when that interview came out...

Edited March 27, 2015 by AndySmith

[caracas1914]

Chris gave a great anecdote of Polly Bergen at her Tribute in NY ( via video)

"I had the absolute pleasure and privilege of working with Polly on a little movie called 'Struck by Lightning'. She's my first and only choice to play my grandmother. And I remember the first time that I ever met Polly, we went to go talk to her about the movie and our meeting was only supposed to last for 15 minutes. And I ended up staying with her for 3 and 1/2 hours. I knew she would always be one of my dearest friends. I only fell in love with her more when we were filming the movie, because she was one of the biggest smartasses I had ever met in my whole life. She just harassed the crew and the crew never even got upset when she would tease them. It was an honor. I remember this one time we were doing this one take and her phone kept buzzing. And it kept buzzing and buzzing. And she kept looking at it and sighing and she'd hit the silent button. And finally I said 'Polly, who is calling you?' and she said 'Nancy Reagan'. And I said 'What? Nancy Reagan is calling you?' and she goes 'Yeah, Nancy keeps forgetting that we weren't that close. We're just old enough to have the same memories.'

Kindred souls and all.

[caracas1914]

Chris is certainly leaving Glee without missing a step as far as working.

 

Filming an episode of "Hot in Cleveland" (6.20) , then off to film "Noel" in England, then back most likely for   a book tour  for the July 7 release of his latest Land of Stories issue, then another round of book tours for the October release of an illustrated book and a couple of adjunct books to the Land of Stories Universe.

[indeed]

I figured they'd bring him back for at least one more episode of HIC, since it is the last season. I would've liked another appearance on Hollywood Game Night, though, too. Oh well. Maybe he'll go on Jimmy Fallon again in the summer and play a game then.

[Hana Chan]

I'm sure that Chris will be making the talk show rounds this summer when he's promoting the next Land of Stories edition. He always hits Ellen and Jimmy Fallon when he's doing the PR tour.

 

Of course, I think that once the Noel Coward film finished production and we get a release date that he'll be doing some pretty heavy promotion for the film in both England and the US. He's not going to disappear from the public eye anytime soon.

[indeed]

Well, yes, but not every talk show has him playing silly games, so that's what I want to see--an opportunity for CC to have some fun. A lot of the times, he's just saying the same things to different people (because they ask him the same questions).

I wonder if he'll pop up on Kevin's UK show--you would think there's a good chance of that, but I don't know about the timing...or, um, quality. ;)

[jaytee1812]

I wonder if he'll pop up on Kevin's UK show--you would think there's a good chance of that, but I don't know about the timing...or, um, quality. ;)

I wouldn't have thought so. It's finished filming now (I think) but mostly of their guests either have a career thanks to channel 4, where the show broadcasts, or are the type that would take any excuse to be on TV. I don't think either is Chris!

[fakeempress]

 

Well, yes, but not every talk show has him playing silly games, so that's what I want to see--an opportunity for CC to have some fun. A lot of the times, he's just saying the same things to different people (because they ask him the same questions).

 

He tends to prepare a talking points spiel (including his jokes) for the daytime talk shows.  That's why I like his Sirius / satellite radio interviews better.

[indeed]

I wouldn't have thought so. It's finished filming now (I think) but mostly of their guests either have a career thanks to channel 4, where the show broadcasts, or are the type that would take any excuse to be on TV. I don't think either is Chris!

Well, I wouldn't think it'd be the best fit either, just that IIRC Kevin said something about Glee people maybe making an appearance. Anyway, I'd rather see him on Graham Norton or something.

[jaytee1812]

Chris on Graham Norton would be awesome. Have the Glee cast ever been on his show?

[fakeempress]

Matt has been on his radio show. Chris, Matt and Amber have also been on Jonathan Ross, where Chris demonstrated the sais for the first time, I think.

eta: the wossy show

Edited April 1, 2015 by fakeempress

[jaytee1812]

I remember Chris on Jonathan Ross around season one, I remember him talking about doing Rose's Turn.

Graham Norton's always better because everyone's been drinking.

[caracas1914]

Graham Norton is hilarious.

[indeed]

Chris and Sir Ian on the couch...

[Hana Chan]

Chris and Sir Ian doing anything... honestly, I want Sir Ian (and his best bud, Sir Patrick) to adopt Chris and escort him all around London and get him into all sorts of hijinks and mischief.

[caracas1914]

 

 

Let me just say It's so refreshing to have a showrunner who gushes about Chris and expresses a desire to work with him on multiple projects.

Edited April 2, 2015 by caracas1914

[indeed]

Yes, but I still want him as Evil Pinocchio on Grimm! LOL

Edited April 2, 2015 by indeed

[caracas1914]

Chris on apparently on a twitter rampage these last few days.  Posting, retweeting other posts, and favoring others.

[indeed]

Yes, I thought the same thing earlier. Nice to see he hasn't been scared off (especially after seeing that one picture of Kurt's head on Rachel's body AHHH! LOL). We may also be getting a bit of a singing opportunity courtesy of HIC.

Edited April 3, 2015 by indeed

[fakeempress]

According to Ron Wasserman, the Hot in Cleveland episode with Chris airs on May 6, and he sings in it.

Edited April 4, 2015 by fakeempress

[Glorfindel]

It's funny in quite an ironic but also (imo) very satisfying way that after being neglected singing-wise on Glee in the last seasons Chris is the first of the Glee 'kid' actors who will be singing on TV again.

[caracas1914]

Actually the next two post Glee roles Chris has had will involve singing onscreen, ie "Hot in Cleveland" and the "Noel" biopic.  

Edited April 7, 2015 by caracas1914

[indeed]

Fans are clamoring for CC to be cast as live-action adult Christopher Robin and/or live-action Pinocchio. He's probably just as perfect for them (maybe more so CR--he may be a bit too old for Pinocchio, except he can still look about 15 in some recent pics) as he was for Peter Pan, so naturally, he probably won't seriously be a contender for either.

[caracas1914]

If it's the young "wants to be a real  boy" Pinnochio Disney is looking for Chris is  probably too old for that , and he's lost the rosy cheeked look he had from Season One.

However one of  the producers of GRIMM has said he sees Chris as an adult EVIL Pinnochio. 

 

The adult Christopher Robin does make a lot more sense, because dang it, Now I can't get the image out of my head. LOL.

[fakeempress]

Fans are clamoring for CC to be cast as live-action adult Christopher Robin and/or live-action Pinocchio. He's probably just as perfect for them (maybe more so CR--he may be a bit too old for Pinocchio, except he can still look about 15 in some recent pics) as he was for Peter Pan, so naturally, he probably won't seriously be a contender for either.

Interesting. On one hand, I doubt he will be on Disney's short-list even if I think he is a great fit for an idea of the adult CR (as we have no clue what the script will call for). On the other, he has mentioned he's trying to get some Disney properties to develop, and this recent onslaught of them turning their animation into live-action makes me think he may have wanted to get in on something like that. He may still be considered too tied to gay Kurt and TV for Disney to cast him, and their first pick will probably be the young movie roster people, of the Emma Watson type. I'd like to be proven wrong though. 

Edited April 9, 2015 by fakeempress

[indeed]

The adult Christopher Robin does make a lot more sense, because dang it, Now I can't get the image out of my head. LOL.

Me, too. LOL He'd be perfect as an adult Christopher Robin, as long as they're not going too old with it (like Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan in Hook)--and there'd be a good chance of some singing. But, yeah, not holding my breath...