Just when you think they couldn't add any more hot guys to the cast of Moonlight, they add Eric Winter, who came in on his day off to do this exclusive interview for Blogcritics.
Eric is very well-rounded. He went to UCLA (a school which actually rejects students with a 4.0 GPA) and majored in psychology and biology. He took drama in college and fell in love with it. But, in reality, he was a model who, like many others, turned to acting.
Eric loves the ocean, but is deeply afraid of sharks. When he goes snorkeling, it's always bittersweet.
Besides Moonlight, Eric has had many different projects. One of his biggest was his five-episode role on Brothers and Sisters as Jason. He's not sure if he will be returning there anytime soon. He's always busy filming something else. He had a part on Viva Laughlin and appeared on some Days of Our Lives episodes. He's filming a romantic comedy called The Ugly Truth, while jokingly complaining about how his character didn't get the girl. And, premiering the same night as Moonlight is his movie, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, about two men suspected as terrorists who escape from Guantanamo Bay.
On Moonlight, Eric plays Ben Talbot, the new assistant District Attorney, who we will meet in the first episode back. There's going to be a huge love triangle between his character, Beth (Sophia Myles), and Mick (Alex O'Loughlin who Blogcritics also interviewed). Now, Ben doesn't know Mick is a vampire, but he definitely suspects something. He's not loyal to Mick and can't stand his mysteriousness. He would like to see, like his co-star Jason Dohring (who Blogcritics also interviewed) wants with his character, more about Ben's past.
Although his character is not a vampire (yet, at least), when asked if he would like to be a vampire, he responded, "Who doesn't want to be a vampire? It's cool! It would be fun!" Eric has always been a big fan of Dracula, perhaps the quintessential vampire.
Eric said he had seen Moonlight before, but did not really keep up with the show. However, for him, it wasn't hard to join the cast. He said, "The cast was very welcoming," and the Moonlight set is a "comfortable environment."
Make sure to catch Eric's debut on Moonlight on April 25 at 9P.M. Coming from the girl who knows a few secrets after being on the set for a day, the new episodes are not to be missed.
Article comments
1 - Becky
I am so ready for the new episodes of Moonlight on April 25th!!! Actually, I am looking forward to the rebroadcast of Mortal Cure on April 18th (even thought I already have it downloaded from iTunes and recorded on the computer).
Thanks so much for all of the interviews, video and photos. We really appreciate them. By the way, did I say I was envious of you being able to be on set with the cast and meet and talk with them? Well, I am definitely envious! But, I do appreciate the next best thing, which is you sharing with us all the 411 and photos!
Thanks again!
Becky (Moonlighting from the east coast)
2 - Erma
I'm so happy that Moonlight came back on, I'm so in love with Mick and the sexual tension between Mick and Beth is wonderful, keep up the good work guys, I wait every Friday night for it, if I know I'm going to be gone, Tivo is set.
3 - Darcie Millard
I haven't seen as much of moonlight as anymore Ithink they got cancled but it was a cool show my friend Eric winter was in moonlihgt I always so exiced to see him on there and on Borhter and sisters. I haven't heard any thing form Eric last it has been a long time sinc we had been in touch in writing letters form before I don't know if he rembers me or not he has been my friend amd I been his fan ever since Days of our lives I still watch it and Brother and sisters but I do miss monnllight you guys are the best good luck to guys film. I hope to see agian sometime. Good luck
Darcie millard