Brett Gelman has frankly admitted that he wants to evolve his acting career and become a “leading man” that people want to “have sex with.”
He is best known for his supporting role as the quirky character Murray Bauman on Netflix’s hit supernatural series Stranger Things, while he also played the frightening Martin on Fleabag.
But the 46-year-old American actor shared his desire to break away from his comedic supporting roles and become a mainstream star that people want to ‘have sex with’ or ‘marry’ with.
Plans: Brett Gelman has frankly admitted that he wants to evolve his acting career and become a “leading man” that people want to “have sex with.”
While posing for a sensational photo shoot for mr porterIn The Journal online magazine, he told the publication: “I’m pushing to be seen more as a leading man, as someone you want to have sex with or marry.”
Looking back to the 1970s, Brett admitted that it might have been easier for him to be seen as a leading man at the time because Hollywood was ‘open’ to people’s tastes.
‘I think [in the 1970s] Hollywood opened up to what were the tastes of more people. Not everyone wants a Chris,’ he explained.
Brett, who is Jewish, also said he wonders if the reception of his portrayal of ‘defective characters’ is due to ‘anti-Semitism’.
Star: He is best known for his supporting role as the quirky character Murray Bauman on Netflix’s hit supernatural series Stranger Things (pictured with Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton)
He explained: “I wonder if it’s sometimes anti-Semitism, for people to see me do a flawed character and say, ‘yuck, I love him, but yuck,’ they might see someone else do that and think, ‘they’re so complicated.'”
The Lemon star also admitted that he thinks he gets typecast in controversial male roles because they know he will bring an element of humanity to those characters.
He went on to say that he is “proud” to be a “misfit and a weirdo” saying that it is “silly” that people are no longer interested in seeing “despicable” male characters on screen.
Brett said he wants people to remember through television and film that we live in a “damaged” society, arguing that we are all “reeling in total madness.”
Leading man: But the American actor, 46, shared his desire to break away from his comedic supporting roles and become a leading lady that people want to “have sex” or “marry” with.
Sexy: While posing for a photo shoot for Mr Porter’s online magazine The Journal, he told the publication: “I’m pushing to be seen more as a leading man.”
His character Murray on Stranger Things was introduced in the second series and has gone from quirky conspiracy theorist to firm fan favorite.
In season four, he took a central role as he helps Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) lead Jim Hopper (David Harbour) out of a Russian camp, his knowledge of the language and karate skills coming in handy during the rescue mission.
Speaking about his plans for his career, Brett previously said The Guardian that his role in Stranger Things made him realize that he wants to be an ‘action star’.
He said: ‘For a long time, I always saw myself as the villain. But the show really opened up the possibility of being the hero for me. I’d really like to be that fun action star, it’s definitely something I’m focused on right now.’
Wishes: Looking back at the 1970s, Brett admitted that it might have been easier for him to be seen as a leading man at the time because Hollywood was ‘open’ to people’s tastes.
In style: His latest comments came when he posed up a storm as part of a photo shoot for Mr Porter, which saw him photographed by Paola Zerbini
His latest comments came when he posed up a storm as part of a photo shoot for Mr. Porter, who saw him photographed by Paola Zerbini and designed by Otter Jezamin Hatchett.
In one shot, Brett rocked a pair of black and white tie-dyed pajamas while lounging on an unmade bed, accessorizing with an assortment of beaded necklaces.
In other shots, the star wore a knit ensemble, made up of three-quarter pants with yellow and pink stripes and an oversized sweater.
She completed the look with a pair of silver loafers and rocked a pair of silver oval sunglasses with orange lenses to complete the look.
Typecast: The Lemon star also admitted that he thinks he gets typecast in controversial male roles because they know he will bring an element of humanity to those characters.
The star also put on a vibrant display in dark blue flower print pants and a shimmery sheer shirt, which she paired with a fluffy light blue jacket.
Brett made his first appearance on Stranger Things in season two as former journalist turned conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman.
But he was promoted to a regular cast for the fourth season after having a more prominent role in the third installment of the popular sci-fi series.
The latest series saw Murray’s character deepen as his friendship with Joyce (Winona) blossomed when they both decided to travel to Russia to rescue Hopper (David) from a Russian prison camp.
Popular: Brett made his debut appearance on Stranger Things in the second series as former journalist turned conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman
The fan-favorite character got the chance to show off his black belt karate moves, while his knowledge of Russian proved vital in Hopper’s rescue mission.
But Murray’s whereabouts were unknown at the end of the fourth season, as he did not join Joyce and Hopper in Hawkins for the long-awaited reunion.
Ahead of the fifth and final series, Brett theorized about the Duffer brothers’ plans for his character, saying that while he hopes Murray doesn’t die, he hasn’t ruled him out.
told the hollywood reporter:’I’m dying? This is what I mean when I say this: I really have no idea what’s in store for any of us in season five.
Pals: The latest series saw Murray go deeper as his friendship with Joyce (Winona Ryder) blossomed when they became determined to rescue Hopper (David Harbour).
‘Matt and Ross are very private, and I respect that secrecy. So I’m not putting too much pressure on them to tell me, but yeah, I hope to live! It would be a bummer if he died.
In August, the Duffer brothers revealed that the writing process has already begun for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.
A tweet from the show’s writers room showed the title Stranger Things with the number five on a dry-erase board in the background, captioned “Day 1”.
The show’s creators and showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer, said in a statement last February that they were concluding the series with its fifth season.
Destiny? Before the fifth and final series, Brett theorized about the Duffer brothers’ plans for his character, saying that while he hopes Murray doesn’t die, he hasn’t ruled him out.
“There are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of Stranger Things: new mysteries, new adventures, unexpected new heroes,” the Duffer brothers said. But first we hope you’ll stick with us as we finish this story.
The brothers started a production company called Upside Down Pictures and agreed to a new deal with Netflix for future projects, Deadline reported in July.
Projects in the works include a live-action Stranger Things spin-off and a stage play using the series’ universe as its main theme.
Kate Trefry will write the play, while director Stephen Daldry and producer Sonia Friedman are also involved with the project.
Cast: Brett stars in Stranger Things alongside the likes of (L-R) Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Noah Schnapp, and Priah Ferguson, among others.