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Matt Czuchry talks Gilmore Girls - Exclusive Interview

by Arieanna on August 27th, 2008

After talking with Matt Czuchry about his work on I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, we chatted about his other work, about Gilmore Girls, and went through a quick round of get-to-know-you questions.

Matt Czuchry mentioned his upcoming USO Tour with the Hollywood Knights, but of course we all want to know what other projects Matt may be working on.

"I have no work map yet," says Matt. "There are two parts to consider: before the movie comes out and after it comes out." Matt says he’s not sure what projects he’ll work on.

When asked what kinds of characters he’d like to play, Matt says it’s hard to think about other roles while immersed in I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. That said, Matt notes that "I like to seek different projects. From theater to guest arcs on shows I love like Friday Night Lights."

When asked if he’d be back for this season of Friday Night Lights, Matt says no. He says that a lot will make sense to viewers of Friday Night Lights when the season resumes, in terms of why his character is no longer a part of the show.

For those of you familiar with Matt Czuchry’s work, you’ll know he signed on for the pilot of a new show called Gravity. I asked Matt about the status of this project and, despite rumors to the contrary, Matt says "The pilot was never shot." Matt says he was attached to the project to shoot the pilot, but it never made it to that stage. He’s no longer attached to the project. If the pilot were to go forward now, it would be a whole new series of negotiations.

When asked if he was happy with the ending of Gilmore Girls, Matt Czuchry says, "You know, it was hard, creatively. We didn’t know if it was going to be a season finale or a series finale. I think that affected the show. The storylines had an ‘in between’ feeling’. There wasn’t as much closure."

I asked Matt what kind of future he saw for Logan & Rory. Matt says, "It’s hard to say, since the show ended the way it ended. I think Logan was positively changed by her [Rory] and wanted more, but she was not ready for more. It’s hard to say what would have happened."

Did Matt enjoy working on Gilmore Girls? "Yes, of course. I was there three years. It’s a big part of who I am now."

As to whether or not Matt keeps in touch with other Gilmore Girls cast & crew, he says that there are some he keeps in touch with, but others he watches from a distance. "I follow most from a distance. Like Alexis & Lauren, I like to follow what they’re up to."

And the question we all want to know: would Matt come back if Gilmore Girls were to renew or pursue a movie?

"I haven’t heard anything about a movie. If it’s happening, I haven’t been contacted by anyone official," says Matt.

Quick Questions with Matt Czuchry:

• What’s your favorite book?
  "Uh… that’s a hard one. I’d have to say Blindness."
• Where’s your favorite place to travel to?
  "Charleston, South Carolina"
• What was your worst trip ever?
  "Hmm… Charleston, South Carolina. [laughs] No, hmm… I don’t think anything stands out for me as a terrible trip."
• Do you have any pet peeves?
  "Yeah, I don’t really like the sounds of alarms or phones ringing."
• Where do you want to be in 5 years?
  "I want to be in a place in my career where I’m doing projects I’m passionate about, and have the opportunity to do projects I’m passionate about."

Read Part 1 of the interview with Matt Czuchry here.

A note to young readers: I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is an R-rated movie and materials on the public movie blog & Tucker Max’s website are not meant for younger viewers. I have summarized the Matt Czuchry elements here on this site so that you can keep up with Matt’s work in a safe environment.

Photo Credit: Greg Dunaway c/o IHTSBIH

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