Luke Evans on 'The Party,' Broadway, and 'Gollum' Return — SkimNews
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- Luke Evans stars in and co-produced the five-part ITV drama 'The Party,' an adaptation of Elizabeth Day's novel that explores class, hidden sexuality, and love.
- Evans drew on his own life as a gay man from a working-class background to inform his character, Martin, whose story was shaped by conversations with writer Sarah Solemani.
- The actor recently completed a five-month Broadway run as Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' for which he received a Tony nomination, and corresponded with the role's originator, Tim Curry, before his death.
- Evans expressed openness to reprising his role as Bard the Bowman in Andy Serkis's 'The Hunt for Gollum,' noting the film's timeline could allow for his character's son, Bain, to appear.
- The interview highlights a trend of recent shows exploring male relationships and homophobia, with Evans noting that societal progress does not equate to safety for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Why it matters: For Evans, a major star balancing Hollywood and British TV, 'The Party' represents a personal project that draws from his identity. His Broadway success and potential return to a major fantasy franchise solidify his status as a versatile performer with significant audience reach across different mediums.
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