Gavin MacIntosh – American Fable

By: Lisa Steinberg

Q) We left off on “The Fosters” with Connor moving to LA. How soon will that be and will we see a long distance relationship?

A) Creatively, that is all up to the producers of the show. But, at this point, when or if Connor will return I am not sure.

Q) What are the challenges they will be facing with a long distance relationship?

A) Like all long distance relationships, communication will be the toughest as well as outside influences.

Q) Before Connor leaves, will he and Jude look to take their relationship any further in any ways?

A) I think this has already passed, but at this point the future is definitely uncertain.

Q) You recently worked on a film American Fable, what can you tell us about the premise and your character.

A) American Fable is a fairytale thriller feature film set in the 1980’s during the Midwest farm crisis. It’s about a family, who are struggling financially and decide to take a captor for ransom. We actually filmed in rural Illinois and Wisconsin so the terrain was very realistic. My character is Martin and he is the brother of Gertrude “Gitty” (Peyton Kennedy) and he definitely has a sinister side. The film has some amazing talent in it and I am really looking forward to the world premiere screening in Austin next month.

Q) What made you want to be a part of this project?

A) The character has a diabolical side. Definitely complex. Martin is completely opposite from my real life personality. So, stepping into that character was very inspiring for me. The director, Anne Hamilton, was also very passionate. She took an active role in the casting and prepping for the actual filming, which I think really shows in how it all comes together.

Q) Is there anything you added to the role that was not originally scripted for you?

A) Yes, Connor on “The Fosters” had a lot of non-verbal communication and that led me to use some of that same body language to convey my emotions. So, I definitely made Martin my own using my body language.

Q) How was working on a film different than being a part of a TV show?

A) Yes, I definitely loved being on a film set. It was six weeks of engulfing yourself into one role, one storyline. When actors say they become the character during filming, I now know what they are talking about. At the end of the day, you know you are going back to the same director, with the same actors, week after week. It’s great to be able to take the time to refine a character and finish out a storyline in six to eight weeks.

Q) What have you learned and taken away from your experiences being a part of this film?

A) There are so many great experiences with this film, besides working with a super talented cast and director. I also got to see a part of the country I probably would have never seen, rural Illinois. We met such great people. It was a totally different lifestyle than Los Angeles. I am a bit of a country boy myself, so going back to open space and small towns was a really great experience.

Q) You play Parker on “Bones” as well. What can you tell us about the family dynamics shifting or straining this season?

A) Parker is still living in England and doesn’t get to see his dad and new sisters as much as he would like. I can say you will see Parker again, but that is all I can say as of right now.

Q) What’s one goal you have set for yourself here in the New Year that you are reaching to accomplish?

A) I want to get my license! I have been so busy that I need to get down to the motor vehicles division and take my test. I also hope to be traveling this summer to Europe and Alaska, but that all depends on my filming schedule. But, overall, my goal is to stay happy and healthy, enjoy life and keep working hard.