Exclusive: Scott Evans' First Interview

Even though there doesn't seem to be very many pictures of him on the net, I think I am in love... If only I was an actor on One Life to Live, I would so try to seduce him.

Great scoop Michael, keep it up! :D 

Terrific interview!  I can't wait for this OLTL storyline to play out, and I have very high hopes for it.  OLTL is on a more gay friendly network compared to ATWT and its Executive Producer and Head Writer have been doing great things for OLTL.  Oliver Fish (whom I like to refer to as "Ollie") and Kyle Lewis's storyline has the potential of being the Ollian of the U.S. and already, there's a palpable chemistry between Scott Evans and Brett Claywell.

Nice shoutouts too to some of my other faves such as the always incredible Cheyenne Jackson and the extremely talented Jo Weil and Thore Schoelermann.

I look forward to many great things from Mr. Evans's portrayal of Ollie Fish! 

The man is obviously very confused. Baseball should be number one sports wise, football second, basketball way down their at the end. And I will forgive his misguided faith in the Red Sox and the Patriots as the naivety of youth. He is young, hot, well spoken, employeed... In other words, he is almost perfect. 

Congrats on the exclussive, Mr. Jensen.

People that actually whistle while they work deserve what they get.

I was just complaining to a friend about not having many shows to watch this summer.

Is there somewhere where you can read up more on the Fish/Kyle storyline? I'd like to know whats going on with their story before it starts airing. Will there be an AfterElton synopsis on Fish/Kyle's relationship this far? :]

P.S. Great Interview Micheal

Scott seems quite nice, and I would love for him to become 1/2 of the Evans Brothers(like Luke and Owen Wilson), and not just Chris Evans' brother. Unfortunately, at first I went, crap OLTL is on at the same time that ATWT is on and I don't miss my LOAH!! Fortunately for Scott, the boys have been MIA for quite some time. This means that I will definitely be checking out the show whenever LOAH is not on (which is about 5-6 days out of the week lately). I have very much been looking forward to Scott's scenes after a snippet of his character was introduced on GOOL here at AE. I think it will be a good storyline, especially considering how everyone keeps saying that the writing is better over there. Even if I can't catch it when LOAH is on, I will definitely keep up to date with GOOL and hopefully Youtube (if someone makes the channel dedicated to the couple or just his character).

Either way, if you're reading this Scott, and I'm sure his mom is, good luck with everything, and I'll be watching you on OLTL one way or another. Since having a gay actor play a gay role always gives the character a unique sense of believability to the character that makes them so endearing, it'll be interesting to see you pull it off. Also, I hope you become as big as Luke and Noah have on ATWT b/c it's getting lonely for them being the only major gay couple on daytime soaps. Give em' a run for their money!! I've always enjoyed a good bit of healthy competition. Again, good luck and congrats on your first interview. Be proud, you did a good job. 

Kitty

because Scott and Chris are so goddman hot it really makes ya think what their dad must look like lol

:P :P :P :P

He sounded just about perfect until he took that little jab at my beloved Yankees at the end...isn't it enough that we lost?

Sigh.

Anyway, this was a great interview (congratulations, Michael, on the get). I'm super-excited by news of this storyline and I can't wait to see what happens. One Life has had it's low points in the last year, but the writing is hitting on all cylinders right now...if that can carry over into this storyline, it could be epic. 

My only hope is that whatever gay panic Fish goes through, I hope it's with Layla or Blair or Tea or Gigi or Rachel...anyone but Stacy.  

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"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught inan inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment ofdestiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - MLK

Someone already has a YouTube channel for the couple. Here's the first video where they've edited together their scenes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Ji9MAbbNM 

Congrats on the exclusive, and thank you for asking some wonderful questions!

I have to admit, I could fall head-over-heels for Scott Evans: from what I've seen on OLTL, he's a terrific actor with marvelous comic ability, he's sexy as all get-out (that voice of his makes me melt), AND he's a genuine, down-to-earth guy. His mom must be SO proud. And I'm proud that he's an out actor with a successful career--I really think he could not only join his brother on next year's Hot 100 list, but he could become a movie star himself.

I so can't wait to see the Fish/Kyle story develop. Should be some good stuff!

I've been lucky enough to enjoy working out at the same gym as Chris here in Studio City.  And once I saw him with another guy, who thinking back on it now, MAY have been Scott.  Needless to say, my eyeballs got more of a workout than any other part of my body that day.

Scott seems like such a cool guy, down to earth and humble.  Kudos to his parents for raising her kids well, and supporting him (all of them) in his life.  And he loves baseball too?  The Red Sox no less???  [faint!]  Michael, can we please organize an AE baseball game getaway weekend to Boston, with Scott as our special guest of honor?  Pleeeeaaase....    :P

And Michael, fantastic interview!  I've been wanting to read one from Scott for a while.  But how could you NOT suggest the new slashfic that will undoubtedly start popping up about Scott/Chris.  Haha.  Now for the serious question:  Who is the hotter brother combo -- Scott/Chris or Sam/Dean?  [head explodes]

I SO called it a few days ago about this interview with Scott,lol.

It is very nice that we get to know a little bit more about him.I always thought that he was the older one and turns out he`s the younger brother.And I`ll SO pay to see him & his brother wrestle,drool. ;)

Thanks Michael for a great interview! I loved the questions, and of course the replies. Scott seems like a very sweet and well spoken guy. I noticed the chemistry between Kyle and Fish the first time I watched, and I can't wait for this storyline to finally begin!

Harvey Milk: You gotta give 'em hope.

I feel bad I can't get the image of him and his brother wrestling out of my mind.

 Thank you, AfterElton, for your continued Scott Evans coverage. But when will this adorable fella grace the world with a photo shoot? 

 I have never followed a daytime soap in my life, and I'm now Tivo-ing One Life To Live every day and watching it as soon as I get home. Frustratingly, Fish hasn't been in an episode for about a week, but I live in hope!

Michael Jensen is SO much more the journalist-of-integrity than I. When that wrestling comment came out of Scott's mouth, my only hesitation would've been in deciding if the follow-up was, "Are there any photos?" or "Wrestle nude much?"

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 My favorite part of the interview...

AE: When we talked to Thom Bierdz recently about his role on The Young and the Restless, it was pretty clear that it was important to him as a gay man to tell a gay story. Is that important to you in any aspect at all? Where would you like to see your storyline go?
SE: I agree. I think the story is what's important. So far it's fantastic. It just needs to be told with integrity. Instead of a gay storyline, it's a storyline. A love storyline. It's the story of these two characters and where they're going. Hopefully people who aren't as open-minded can see past that and just look at it as two characters taking this journey.

We need to break down this whole thing about what type of story is being told and tell one about the life of a character who happens to be gay.

Really, Scott seems like such a nice, down-to-earth kinda guy.  I've loved him on OLTL since his debut as Fish, and can't wait for this storyline.  I'm hoping it'll be great!  And with the actors, writers, and show that're involved, I'm fairly certain it will be!

Great interview Michael - and good job getting one so quickly!

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OK first I want to say that Scott Evans is such a hot guy and I loved the interview! I can't wait to hear more of him and I already know who is at the top of my list for next years AE Hot 100!

Also I was watching all the Oliver Fish clips I could find online and am already excited for more! And the last clip I watched involved Fish moving in with his new roommates. I just thought it was funny that one of his new roommates is named Christian!  Olivers  and Christians must make good roommates! although I dont think this Olli will end up with this Christian. I am interested to see how this whole Fish/Kyle thing unravels.

Some criticism to the interviewer...

Very good interview, but, was it really necessary to stretch the "are you afraid that playing gay will hurt you?" part over one entire page? Specially when he said it was a non-issue from the first question.

In this time and age, when playing gay shouldn´t be such a big con, AE surely looks like they are trying it to be.

On the other hand: Not making a follow-up question on the wrestling thing? I don´t know if I´ll ever be able to forgive you. :-)

I'm one of those that knew it back in February.  I fell in love with Oliver Fish when he showed up with those flowers and got rejected.  I am now beyond thrilled that ABC is explaning Scott and Brett's roles to tell this story.  They should do an awesome job.  Most couples on OLTL have lots of playful banter and lusty moments.  Hopefully Kyver will too.  I just hope they don't make them into an overly serious, morosely somber, affectionatelly challenged couple, like those on TeleNext soaps.  We don't need any more of those.

At any rate, great interview!!

"AE: My readers will kill me if I don't ask if you're single or taken. If you're single, at least they can imagine they have a chance of running into you and sweeping you off your feet.
SE: [laughs] I am very single."

How do we go about getting a date setup? LOL JK 

SE: Yeah. And even though Chris moved out to L.A., he hasn't become jaded. He still roots for the Celtics, for the Red Sox and the Patriots. So we're good there. If he became any other fan, I'd have to kill him. "

He's definitely my hometown hero!! BOSTON4LYF!!

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