Jonathan Groff on "Deathtrap" and that Infamous "Newsweek" Article

It's no secret that Jonathan Groff is a favorite around these parts. From his stint on Glee to his low-key coming out, we've watched the Tony Award Nominee's star grow and shine brighter.

Jonathan is currently in London's West End starring in the revival of Ira Levin's classic play Deathtrap, and he recently sat down with The Independent to chat about the play ... and a certain Newsweek article.

Jonathan plays Clifford in Deathtrap (played by Christopher Reeve in the 1982 film version), and he was intrigued by the characters' many levels:

"I was totally fascinated by the dynamic between the two men, but I don't want to give too much away," he explains. "The character seems to be one thing at one moment, then changes to be another. He seems playful, then innocent, then evil."

On being recognized in public because of Glee, he's flattered, and remembers when it wasn't so easy:

"For the first time in my life, people recognise me in the street, but it is not like the paparazzi are following me, so it is sort of nice," he says. Groff seems unable to believe his luck. He cheerfully explains that just six years ago he was working as a waiter while getting up at 4am to queue for open auditions: "For every job I did get, there were 100 I didn't. The rejection is pretty intense, so you have to have faith in yourself."

And about Ramin Setoodeh's Gay Can't Play Straight Newsweek article, in which Jonathan is mentioned by name, he's philosophical:

While Glee's creator, Ryan Murphy, called for a boycott of the magazine, and guest star Kristin Chenoweth condemned the article as "horrendously homophobic", Groff appears much more relaxed. "It's just one of those things," he says. "You just have to take it like any good or bad review, and try to let it roll off your back. I've played all kinds of characters, with all kinds of sexuality, and I hope to go on doing that."

However, he doesn't believe the article was homophobic, and compares it to a scathing review of an actor's unconvincing accent. "It's all pretty much the same. People will say, 'so-and-so can't play this role because of this or that'," he muses.

Gorgeous, talented, out, and forgiving. is it any wonder Jonathan scored in the top 20 of the AfterElton.com Hot 100?

In case you haven't see it, below is the trailer (yes, trailer) for the London production of Deathtrap. Isn't a film remake the next logical step?