Ben Ahlers is opening up about The Gilded Age following the season three finale.
The 28-year-old actor portrays Jack Trotter, who was initially named John Treacher, within the HBO collection, and has earned the nickname “Clock Twink” on social media.
In a brand new interview, Ben dished on what he thinks in regards to the nickname (his girlfriend weighs in too!), and he additionally gushed about his first assembly with Christine Baranski, who performed his boss within the first two seasons.
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“Hear, I’m a theater child. I studied musical theater in Michigan, so I really feel so liked by my neighborhood. If I’m in the identical dialog as ‘Railroad Daddy,’ I welcome it utterly,” Ben informed Variety.
In case you don’t know, “Railroad Daddy” refers to Morgan Spector‘s George Russell.
Ben‘s girlfriend, Broadway star Michaela Diamond loves the nickname, saying, “No complaints. 10 out of 10.”
Ben additionally shared what it was like assembly co-star Christine Baranski for the primary time.
“We had by no means met, and we had been about to go to set someday and he or she was strolling out of her dressing room and we crossed paths within the hallway,” he recalled. “She appeared me up and down and mentioned, ‘Boy, we’re getting our cash’s value with you.’ I can die pleased now.”
“She’s the most effective, arms down. And he or she’s so grateful, and nonetheless has this Buffalo, New York humorousness,” Ben added of working with Christine. “She likes to have time, and he or she brings nice self-discipline to the work in a means that’s informative and galvanizing. She’s easy.”
In case you missed it, with The Gilded Age season three completed, find out if Ben will return for season 4!