In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the talented Eric Mabius, known for his unforgettable roles in some of television’s most beloved series. From his compelling portrayal of the charming yet complex Oliver in Ugly Betty to his surprising turn as the dark and mysterious Jack on Chicago Fire, Eric has captivated audiences with his versatility and depth. Join us as he takes us behind the scenes of these iconic shows, sharing personal stories, memorable moments, and his thoughts on the impact these roles have had on his career.
Can you tell us a little bit about your character and your time in fan favorite tv show, Chicago Fire?
A spin on Jesse’s character by introducing the sort of evil Jack into his sort of sphere was fun to play that part because it was not exactly what Chicago Fire was used to having. Right there was the story and the fire and the drama and the firehouse. And this was sort of an outside him going outside of the firehouse to get more work at doing construction work on the side. So it was. It’s fun to play a bad guy because I rarely do it and I’m pretty good at it, I think because I spend so much time inhabiting. I mean, I guess on ugly Betty, I was kind of a good bad guy or a bad good guy, depending on how you look at it.
But very different than Oliver for a lot of years. And it’s such a well run machine. Chicago Fire was a joy to be around and fun to go to a show that has that kind of budget and that scale and that many people. People are very funny. The department heads and the people, the crew I had so much fun filming that and I was in the middle of shooting science Hill delivered.
We are big fans of Christmas rom coms. What is your all time favorite Christmas rom coms or Christmas movies?
My all time favorite. I think two. Has to be, it’s a wonderful life. Yeah, has to be. I know people don’t like old black and white movies necessarily. A lot of people don’t, but I tried to make my children watch it when they were too young, and they just thought I. It was crazy. There’s something very. My parents showed it to me when I was young and I didn’t quite get it, but it would become a ritual. And as we’d watch it every Christmas, each year, as I would grow, the movie’s meaning would grow inside. And the name of the movie is out of my head right now, but it’s the same production team that does four weddings and funeral. The Hugh. Hugh Grant. What’s the great british Notting Hill? The Christmas movie. What is that movie? Do you know that movie. Love? Actually, yes.
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