Gus Kenworthy says several of his takes from the new comedy 80 For Brady ended up being axed, including a “raunchy” kiss between him and Brian Jordan Alvarez.
The movie is about four elderly female friends and longtime New England Patriots fans who travel to Houston to watch their hero, Tom Brady, play in the Super Bowl.
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It stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field and Rita Moreno, with Billy Porter playing the part of a Super Bowl halftime choreographer. It also features Brian Jordan Alvarez, and a brief cameo by the former Olympic skier.
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Kenworthy tells Variety his role was supposed to be longer but had to be cut down.
“They said they had to cut it for time, but I think they cut it for Middle America,” Kenworthy told Variety’s Marc Malkin, adding that he and Alvarez shot several takes in which they made out. “Some of them got raunchy!”
He added that he hopes one of the takes might end up in a future director’s cut of the movie.
“Release the tapes!” he said. “See if you can get that trending.”
“They used the script for one take, but then we did it like four or five times where we would just ad-lib insults at each other and then make out.”
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’80 For Brady’ proves a hit with audiences
80 For Brady opened last week and was number two in the box office top ten, just below the mystery thriller Knock At The Cabin. Paramount is reportedly happy with its opening box office figures ($12.5 million) and the fact it tempted older audiences back to the theater.
It’s possible 80 For Brady actually pulled in a larger audience than Knock At The Cabin, even if it took less money. Many theaters offered discounted matinee performances of the former, with an eye on the elderly market.
Kenworthy says he’s taking acting classes and actively auditioning for further roles. Prior to 80 For Brady, he appeared in American Horror Story.
It’s great to see Brian Jordan Alvarez feature in two box office hits in recent weeks: M3gan and now 80 For Brady. First coming to attention with his comic YouTube videos, this one—from seven years ago—remains one of our favorites.
ryepie2222
Dear Gus,
You’re not an actor. Please stop.
lkeels
He can keep doing it as long as he wants to. I’ll be there for it!
Cam
Awww, I see the same old right wing troll that always attacks out of the closet LGBTQ people and defends bigots brought in at least 2 screenames to attack this guy.
Your trolling is sad and weak.
mz.sam
Love Gus, a sports and youth inspiration role model. Having career goals are great and hope he been participating in local theatre groups and performance classes and workshops like every aspiring actor to hone his acting skills.
Bengali
Awwww. RyePie MAGA tears.
Neoprene
Dear Gus,
You’re not an actor, but you can be a porn actor. Please start.
G R
Yes!
bachy
RELEASE THE TAPES!!!
scrambler
Gus who? Wasn’t he fifteen minutes ago?
G R
The above clip is stereotypical and unfunny.
lkeels
Literally the point.
mz.sam
No shit, Sherlock. The said clip is more like cringe-worthy to me.
Bob M
For anybody who’s seen 80 For Brady, I’ve got a question for you. After the four leads get to the Super Bowl there is a scene with Sally Field is sitting on a bench talking to/resting her head on, etc a cute, younger guy with a little beard growth wearing a powder blue polo shirt and dark blue slacks. They have a conversation. He has dialogue. He seemed really familiar from something else but as far as I can tell he is not credited at the end of the movie or on IMDB, which is really odd! Anybody out there see the movie and recognize him? Thanks! It’s become my quest!
bachy
It’s Bob Balaban.
Bob M
Ha! Thanks, but the actor was younger and hotter than Mr Balaban was in the film!
bachy
Haven’t seen 80 yet, but was in the mood for a giggle. 🙂