How Jesse Metcalfe Convinced Himself to Wear a Thong in “John Tucker Must Die”
Jesse Metcalfe Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Thong Revelation
The Thong Dilemma
In a surprising turn of events, Jesse Metcalfe disclosed to E! News that the infamous thong scene in “John Tucker Must Die,” where Kate persuades John to don thong underwear and mistakenly directs him to the incorrect hotel room on an away-game trip, was not initially part of the script. However, director Betty Thomas had different plans.
Director’s Persuasion
Metcalfe shared, “Actually, Betty Thomas kind of broke the thong idea to me gently. She was like, ‘Jesse, I want you to wear a thong in the movie.’ And I was like, ‘What?! I don’t think so, that’s not gonna happen.'”
The Convincing
Despite his initial hesitance, Metcalfe eventually succumbed to Thomas’s persistent persuasion. He admitted, “Over a three-day period she kind of convinced me. It’s a comedy, you’ve got to go there, you got to do whatever it takes to get the laugh. So I went there. No regrets.”
Taking the Plunge
Not only did Metcalfe successfully elicit laughter from the audience, but he also expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating confidently, “I feel like I pull it off.”
Behind-the-Scene Gym Sessions
To prove his dedication to the role, co-star Brittany Snow confirmed to Us Weekly that Metcalfe put in the work to make the scene authentic. Snow revealed, “That was actually him. Jesse and I were in the gym every morning before work and after work before filming that scene. It was just me and Jesse hanging out at the gym looking at each other like, ‘I can’t believe this is our lives.’ He worked really hard!”
In Conclusion
Through Metcalfe’s candid revelations, it becomes evident that sometimes stepping out of one’s comfort zone is necessary to achieve comedic success on screen. His willingness to embrace the unconventional ultimately paid off, adding an extra layer of humor to an already entertaining film.