Brendan Dooling may play the lovable Walt on the CW’s The Carrie Diaries, but that is only just one side of this heartthrob. From stage acting to giving back to his neighborhood, Dooling has both talent and a caring heart that earn him a place in the hearts of fans for years to come. He sat down with Cliché to talk a bit about his role on The Carrie Diaries while letting us see the other side of him.
Cliché: With season two of the Carrie Diaries about to start, do you feel any kind of pressure to live up to Sex and the City?
Brendan Dooling: I don’t feel any pressure, but I’m sure that Lindsey Gort feels a little bit of pressure playing Samantha. I’m just excited to find out where these characters are going and see how the core four hold up as we explore Carrie’s relationship with people in the city. You know, I think that Lindsey is the one really carrying all the weight so far as the Sex and the city fans go.
With Walt finding himself, do you feel that a lot of people are finding inspiration and hope from his story?
I think so. I’ve had a number of twitter followers who have said how much my role as Walt has helped them and inspired them, which is really touching. I knew that would be a reality coming into it, but I didn’t think it really registered until I played the role and people started watching the series. That’s when people started messaging me and telling me how the role effected them. I don’t know I would be able to help them any other way besides playing a role like this.
You started acting on the stage. Is that something you would return to?
Most definitely. I miss it very much. There is nothing like a live audience. As an actor, I always want to improve and I think in theater that’s where you can really hone your skills. So, I would definitely like to get back into it soon, hopefully.
To read the full article check out our October/November 2013 Issue. Photos taken by Nina Duncan
