BRANDON VOSS
| 9.24.2008
LIFE ONCE AGAIN IMITATED ART during filming of Todd Stephens’ follow-up to the successful 2006 summer spoof “Another Gay Movie.”
“Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!,” in which four gays seek anal action on Spring Break, hits Atlanta on Sept. 26. It follows the formula that worked so well in the first film: high camp, hot guys and notorious figures from the gay world, this time including Ru Paul, Lady Bunny and Colton Ford, among many others.
But don’t look for “Another Gay Movie” stars Jonathan Chase, Mitch Morris or Michael Carbonaro here. Jonah Blechman is now joined by Jake Moser, Aaron Michael Davies and Jimmy Clabots.
“My feeling was all three of the original actors would have loved to do the sequel, but were talked out of it by their agents and managers,’” says writer-director Todd Stephens. “I was certainly confused and hurt about the boys’ decision at first, but life moves on.”
Stephens particularly praises the performance of returning star Blechman, “the only one of the four original boys who is out,” he adds.
“Both Jonah and his character celebrate what for me is a big theme of these films — we are who we are, and we are without shame,” he says.
And lucky for us, at least one sexy star of the sequel isn’t afraid to spill off-set secrets. “Big Brother 5” contestant and “Round Trip Ticket” host Will Wikle steams and sasses up the screen as Jasper, the leader of an evil gay clique, and he gave us all the salacious scoop to get us ready for the movie.
David: How did this role come about for you? Was there a casting couch involved?
Will Wikle: I’d love to say I was discovered in the food court of a local shopping mall, but in reality, I just auditioned like everyone else.
You look amazing these days. How did you physically prepare for the movie?
One night, I was inspired by something Tyra said to the girls on "Top Model." I thought, I don’t have the natural beauty to pull off high fashion, so maybe I should try giving them men’s magazine.
I gained 30 pounds, but it mostly went straight to my ass. Sometimes I feel like I should be dropping it in a rap video.
Which bitches inspired your performance as the film’s resident Mean Gurl?
Jasper was most inspired by Johnny, the villain from the first Karate Kid — if Johnny had been a hateful, bossy bottom. There are also homages to the greatest mean girls of all time, Heather Chandler and Regina George.
During filming, was there a lot of hooking up off set amongst the cast?
Are you kidding me? The production company should have put webcams in the hotel rooms and made some hard cash. Off set was like Xtube: The Musical.
Did any “straight” actors give in to gay temptation?
The majority of the straight actors were legit, although yes, there was one who took his character research very seriously. I won’t say who, but I’m just sayin’...
Jonah Blechman as Nico. Photo by Christopher Stehpens courtesy TLA. |
Have you ever been involved with a closet case?
There was a time that I had a sexual relationship with a married male socialite. Not only was it heavy on my conscience, but he was so bad in bed. Those kind of affairs are bad karma.
Word has it that you had your own fling on the set with costar and porn pup Brent Corrigan. Dish!
Yes, I had an innocent little romance with Brent, but it honestly felt more like a storyline on "The Hills." We always knew it would end with the closing credits.
How do things stand with Brent today?
We’re still close, and I do feel very protective of him. I think the audience will really respond to his performance, and I hope to work with him again — even if it’s just making our own private videos for our Hills spin-off!
Do you currently have a boyfriend?
No. But I totally have the textbook crushes on gym guy, Facebook guy, and Barracuda guy. I’m more boy crazy than Miley Cyrus, but much less slutty.
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