Drew Starkey, the breakout star of the hit show “Outer Banks,” recently made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to talk about his experiences on the show and his new film “Queer.” The interview was filled with interesting tidbits and behind-the-scenes stories that left fans excited and wanting more.
During the show, Jimmy Kimmel mentioned the immense popularity of “Outer Banks” and how it must be strange for Drew to be recognized all over the world. Drew shared his own experiences of being recognized in remote places such as Italy and Barbados, and even recounted an incident in Serbia where 40 to 50 people would wait outside the hotel where he was staying every day.
Drew, who hails from North Carolina, talked about his journey into acting. He revealed that he grew up doing theater in his home state, particularly in his high school’s unique “tractor shed theater.” He fondly remembered how his theater teacher converted an old tractor shed into a black box theater, giving him and his classmates a unique space to explore their passion for acting.
Moving on to his new film “Queer,” which is based on a book by William Burroughs, Drew discussed the provocative nature of the movie. He mentioned that Variety has labeled it as the most provocative movie of the year. When Jimmy Kimmel pointed out that he and Daniel Craig, Drew’s co-star in the film, dress in similar black outfits on set, Drew joked that they were going for a Simon and Garfunkel vibe.
The conversation then turned to the chemistry between Drew and Daniel Craig. Drew revealed that they actually met in New York and had no chemistry reads prior to filming. However, they jumped into movement rehearsals together, which Drew humorously likened to an intense Jiu-Jitsu class. These rehearsals helped them form a bond and establish a comfortable working relationship.
One interesting aspect of the interview was when Jimmy Kimmel asked Drew about the process of recording audio for sex scenes in movies. Drew explained the ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) process, where actors go into a studio and re-record dialogue or add additional lines for scenes where the audio wasn’t captured perfectly. He humorously recalled moments of faking orgasm sounds in front of audio engineers who usually work on local supermarket radio spots.
When discussing the filming locations for “Queer,” Drew revealed that although the movie is set in Mexico City, the majority of the filming took place in Rome. He described the experience as being in old Hollywood, with beautiful sets and city streets that were meticulously built to resemble Mexico City.
In conclusion, Drew Starkey‘s appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” provided fans with exciting insights into his career and upcoming projects. From tales of being recognized in remote locations to behind-the-scenes stories of filming, the interview showcased Drew’s talent and charisma. Fans eagerly await the release of his new film “Queer,” and with his rising popularity, it’s clear that Drew Starkey is a name to watch in the entertainment industry.
(Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live)
