Caught in the Undertow, Off to the Weekend Show
A versatile artist knows that various mediums have different things to offer. Jack Falahee, who played the role of Connor Walsh on How to Get Away with Murder, has partnered with his longtime friend Tim Wu (also known as Elephante) to form Diplomacy and dive headfirst into a music scene.
Transitioning from acting on the hit series that has been running for six years, it was important for Falahee not to “come across as an actor that puts out music. I wanted people to know that this is something that we really are passionate about, and it’s not just an attempt to stay relevant.” Their EP is a combination of songs that are taken from Falahee’s diary, presenting a deeply personal, evocative look at the “narrative of me dating a particular person in my twenties with themes of self-worth and maturity” that he felt that people could relate to. According to him, the EP is “more about my inner dialogue with my inner demons.” As he also directed their music videos for “Silver Lake Queen” and “Undertow,” Diplomacy has become another outlet for Falahee, blending his creativity with the musical ability of Wu and making “engaging art that resonates with people and is truthful for the audience.”
Furthermore, as a straight man who has played a gay character on How to Get Away with Murder, Falahee feels very humbled and fortunate to be an ally of the LGBTQ community. “I go back and forth on it every day,” the 31-year-old star says. “I try to put my best foot forward to support a lot of organizations that are near and dear to me, like The Trevor Project.” He also praises the show for its female representation and felt “really lucky that I was on this show led by women” – it was inspiring for him to be surrounded by “the incredible women on the show” and to learn from the conversations on the issues plaguing our society while working there. “It’s really about surrounding yourself with people that are as motivated as or more motivated than you are to make the world a better place,” he affirms. “And I think I was lucky to be cast on a show with all of these incredible actors but also incredible humans who strive to make Hollywood and our planet a safer and more inclusive space.”
Writer: Hazel Mekkattukulam
Photographer & Videographer: KAT
Photographer Assistant: Brandon David Roth
Stylist: Jessica Armstrong
Men’s Grooming: Kim Verbeck
Editor: Eiko Watanabe
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