Alex was a fan of the vampire genre before the show, saying he was enamored by them. He was especially fascinated by the idea of a vampire's immortality. The idea that vampires just lived forever intrigued him. As a kid, he would always lie awake at night and look up at the stars and realize they would go on forever and forever. That would keep him awake at night, because he just couldn't sleep; he was too busy thinking about the stars. The concept of infinity just brought him back to immortality.
Alex said vampires are a lot like cats. They have similar characteristics, like their sense of smell. When asked if he owned a cat that he could use for inspiration, he responded, jokingly, "No, but, you know, I know cats though. I can borrow a friend's cat."
Alex knew he would be an actor at age 2 or 3. Or so his grandmother, 93, told him. She said that he told her at age 2 or 3 that he would be an actor. Alex does not remember this. He did a few plays in elementary school, but it wasn't his main focus. The real
decision was made when he was 19, and his friend, Steve, took him aside and said, "You better pursue acting or you should be ashamed."
Alex loves how proactive Moonlight fans really are. Fans are giving blood to keep the show on. Alex loves that and wants to be an American Red Cross spokesman. Alex loves his fans, but he still finds it overwhelming. Moonlight is his first lead and its audience constitutes his biggest fan base.
Alex's biggest fear is people. The idea of what humans are capable of scares him.
Alex is extremely sweet. I asked him for an autograph for my twin sister, and he actually went back to his trailer to get a picture for her. And, coming from the girl who knows all the spoilers, his show is a must-see.
Article comments
1 - Liz
Thank you for doing this interview. Love to read everything about our Amazing Alex!
2 - moonlight_kiss
Thanks for the interview. Alex seems so adorable and so classy and down to earth guy, no wonder women love him so much. Can't wait for these final episodes of the season, from all the spoilers I read they are going to rock our socks. We love you Alex.
3 - C.
Great interview!!! Thanks so much!
4 - Kathy
I loved your article. It is so devastating that Moonlight has been cancelled. I was reading over on www.moonlightline.com about all the plans that the fans have to try to save it. Let's hope it works.
5 - Pam
Thank you for this interview. The last 4 episodes did ROCK - they were so good - still can't believe CBS cancelled Moonlight! Keep fighting to get this show, and Alex, back on our TV screens. Vampire Solidarity RAH RAH RAH
6 - Betty
I love Alex and I miss Moonlight a lot.
Love from Brazil.
Betty