Darren Criss on the Complexity of Andrew Cunanan in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace' | MTV News

Golden Globe-nominee Darren Criss dives into playing Andrew Cunanan in 'The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story', and filling in the blanks of a story that is still largely unknown.
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[@chuckie102883]

He scared the shit out of me on this show.

[@pinheadmarineii4615]

He scared the shit out of me, too. His performance is just.. outsanding, and inhumanly awesome! He literally WAS Cunanan in that show, and his portrayal of Andrew was just as disturbing and his behavior as bizarre as I imagine Andrew Cunanan would've been if I met him.

[@aviona123]

@@pinheadmarineii4615 the House by the Lake episode.. omg it had me on edge from beginning to end

[@benwusten5179]

@@aviona123 i saw that episode tonight and i really need to take a break after that because that was so heavy and just something i cant explain. That show is just so twisted and dark but also makes yu think on some stuff to be honest. I was just so sad after seeing that he killed the "love of his live" and he didnt even made a run for it... That man was twisted and just a beast... hope no one takes an example of him

[@briisawhoreheckyeah7706]

I love Chris colfer and Darren criss!

[@MrRobertobagg10]

The scariest characters I've seen being played so well is the joker by heath ledger, but darren criss is in another level because this shit was actually a true story, for moments its like there's no darren criss, is like your watching the real creepy andrew coming back to life

[@millers3888]

He should get an Emmy for this show, he’s outstanding.

[@Omojuze41]

Yeah, he's so good on that show!!!

[@tovolume]

Your wish came true, Darren Criss won

[@rtjahyadi7868]

Yeah, he’s brilliant in that show!!

[@briisawhoreheckyeah7706]

I love Chris colfer, but I'm starting to like Darren criss better

[@canadianhaitian]

He did!

[@MaryLou913]

He is doing a ridiculously good job in this series. He needs an Emmy, he needs movie offers coming out the A$$

[@tovolume]

Your two wishes came true, Darren won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor, and he will star in Roland Emmerich’s Midway movie

[@bryanolitres9881]

is he straight?

[@theyoutubeanalyst3731]

@@bryanolitres9881 very straight, but also a wonderful Ally of the LGBT community

[@briisawhoreheckyeah7706]

I heard that in real life that he's Bisexual

[@Cetina100]

@@bryanolitres9881 whay yo ask?

[@belindastewart7542]

He was brilliant in this series. I didn't want it to end.

[@user-ju8tg7kt5x]

Well the real andrew died, his story came to an end. Ofc they will have to too

[@Soleman92]

I thought Darren was absolutely brilliant in his portrayal. He became Cunanan.

[@briisawhoreheckyeah7706]

I love him as Andrew Cunanan and Blaine

[@hollyraine263]

That’s a scary thought

[@ginatamiko]

Happy to see the actor and clearly he was just acting because he convinced me that he was this awful creepy serial killer.

[@briisawhoreheckyeah7706]

Darren makes a sexy serial killer

[@Rickiizthe1]

Darren's performance in the show is spectacular! he's so handsome and talented!

[@jamesb1988]

Darren was INCREDIBLE. Just the look in his eyes in certain scenes were chilling...DC has made a fan for life!

[@wisco9er536]

I rewatch the show like twice every year. I cant believe that his performance has been under the radar. TV show stars are never popular until they make it in the movie business (except if you were in Breaking Bad, GOT, or a sitcom).

[@virgilvollmar322]

He is awesome!!!!!!!very talented actor , he chills me to the core in the series I forget im watching an actor

[@lehliladevandria5712]

A lot of people are talking about this amazing actor and how he's underrated which is obvious, but what a lot of people are missing is the actors who played Donattella and Gianni every time I saw them in this I was blown away.

[@theyoutubeanalyst3731]

They really sold the sibling relationship, it was beautiful

[@paddy_wax]

Lehlila Devandria her accent was awful, Spanish accent for an Italian woman??

[@anniet8146]

Nobody talks about person who played Donatella cause it was Penelope Cruz! Everyone knows how talented she is. Her Oscar is only 1 prove of that lol

[@icydelight3693]

@@paddy_wax as an Italian, I think that talian and Spanish sound very similar. Even without knowing Spanish I can still understand Spanish people because we Italians talk in a very similar way. Both languages stem from Latin and the way we pronounce words is quite similar (unlike French people, whose language has similar words to Italian, but very different pronunciation)

[@mellochoco10]

Last episode had me in tears woof. That scene where Andrew and Gianni were at the theaters? Mind-blowing

[@jamesb1988]

The last call between him and his dead/his realization that his dad wasn't coming was heart breaking. Just speaks volumes to DC's skills as an actor.

[@pinheadmarineii4615]

Oh my god. Darren is absolutely fabulous in American Crime Story. Seriously, through my first time watching, when they showed the mugshots of Darren as Cunanan, I thought those were the ACTUAL images. He just does such a fantastic and brilliant performance. What a great actor!

[@trinidadjimenez-alba8342]

Darren is very cute and talented young actor.

[@jackwatson984]

He's so good at articulating his thoughts. He explained perfectly how the show portrayed Andrew and how audiences view his character because of it.

[@trapulizer]

That part when older Andrew sat down with kid Andrew was so sad😭😭

[@Syndixal]

Fr

[@viyay2958]

Ikr..but i found it sadder when he ate dogfood 😥😅

[@valstrom7672]

Well thanks for the spoiler warning

[@riverzane8350]

hes perfect for the role cause he's half filipino and the similarity is uncanny

[@xadumbhumanlikeyoux4273]

Darren is such an incredible actor. He has played so many very different characters and slayed every single on of them💜🦋

[@risayacapin7163]

wow.....he was the perfect actor for the role....he looks like him ....they r both handsome and half filipino

[@greg6873]

gives a chilling performance...scares the shit outta me, yet, his good looks are compelling and, almost, hypnotic - probably exactly as cunanan was...deserves lots of accolades for his performance...expect greater and bigger things from this young actor - a movie 'a' lister in the making, mark my words :)

[@icydelight3693]

Not just a great actor but a great singer and musician as well (as he proved on Glee and his many live performances)

[@rtjahyadi7868]

He played the role so well in that show, it’s hypnotic, and freaky and made me almost forget that it was played by an actor

[@lmca08]

Darren needs an Emmy if they don’t give him atleast a nomination then there’s something wrong

[@janellesilbs328]

He is so good in this show...freaky good.

[@andrew643.]

He is really a handsome man

[@magicalgrasshopper]

he's such an amazing actor...the way he brings this role to life..I don't think this series would be anywhere near as good as it is if it wasn't for him

[@Bochanable]

You're excellent in the role. You will definitely be nominated for an Emmy.

[@vespasianlegx11]

One of the best acting performances I've seen and the best series I've ever seen. All the actors look like the people who they are portraying.

[@barrylough2863]

True. Except Penelope Cruz is much more attractive than Donatella.

[@Favgemini111]

Barry Lough 🙄

[@manchitas3531]

Played a helluva role in that series

[@fordlandau]

Darren is a great actor. He plays this challenging role brilliantly.

[@melonnnnnnnnn]

Darren is so amazing at acting, i really get so frightened at every chapter

[@rachelw821]

Im late to the party (as per the usual when it comes to television), but I am watching this on Netflix atm, and I am drawn in, but may not be able to finish as Criss does SUCH an amazing job at playing this psychopath that I feel so disturbed and ill, I do not want this headspace!

[@Tommy-ns6xx]

The finale tonight was very well done. thumbs up for his performance.. whole series was very interesting 👍🏻

[@Crespofutbol]

He was the best man for the job.

[@asmrlove3426]

He is really good at acting! I saw the American Crime Story and it’s so good.

[@nox5870]

One of the greatest performances ever! Period.

[@justchillininmebox.2814]

I am actually scared shitless... I have to go watch Darren be Blaine Anderson in glee now, just so I can convince my self that he’s not a murder

[@kerrmanpardo2725]

He’s just ridiculous gorgeous. 🤭sorry but he really is 😍😘♥️ FABULOUS JOB.

[@briisawhoreheckyeah7706]

Darren Criss's acting is amazing! I love him in GLEE and he's perfect as Andrew Cunanan

[@JFreese]

His performance is impeccable and extremely underrated

[@redram5150]

This whole season was fantastic. He especially was excellent

[@camillecordasco3812]

AMAZING ACTOR

[@donnataylor5673]

He later the physcopath Andrew cunanan part excellent!!! He’s for me glued to the tv every Wednesday nite ❤️❤️ waiting to see who or what he will do next

[@slyslaughter5115]

Darren was compelling in this role.

[@EverythingGirl9850]

He was amazing. I hated him and loved him t the same time.

[@naimnaimi9406]

His so perfect.. I hate him for that.

[@gayaf407]

I think they did a great job of showing what probably did really happen

[@megbro10]

An amazing performance. He was chilling. But I also somehow felt some sympathy for him

[@ldoetsch]

Wow. He played the part well.

[@TrueTydin]

If I had a type, Darren Criss would be that type. gorgeous eyes!

[@vivafilipinas6101]

Darren Criss is Filipino American. Andrew Cunanan was Filipino Italian. Criss is Eurasian - his mother is a native of Cebu, Philippines, while his father, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is of English, German, and Irish descent.

[@myfriendisaac]

He gave an EXTRAORDINARY performance 👏🏾

[@scully392z]

What a great job he did! Yes he deserves an Emmy!

[@gopikrishnan2808]

this guys performance was really outstanding.. shud win n emmy

[@danielabisenius9858]

If it wasn’t for your impeccable performance, complex and ridiculous real, I would have probable never watched the show. You are brilliant, and wish you continuous success.

[@jacobharris472]

Probably the best show I’ve seen since Breaking Bad

[@allisona7076]

I agree. the acting and the cinematography

[@keerthanarajeev1328]

He lived as Andrew.Incredible acting skills 😍

[@sneakybogan]

Just finished the series on Netflix. From the first episode I was hooked, halfway through I forgot I was watching a true story about Versace’s death bc Darren just kept me immersed in his character. Brilliant show 👌🏽

[@juannygar8442]

Perfect actor so handsome

[@annrrf1464]

His acting was exceptional. His portrayal was so real, so believable.

[@user-pv6gm7me1z]

He is so talented♡!

[@skyline_decay]

This was perfect casting, he did such a good job!

[@albertoramirez5396]

He did a wonderful work, I watched the show because him ...

[@Billiejeanmichelle]

Darren, Cody & Finn are all gorgeously handsome men, with an exceptional, malevolence, but also bearing an exuberance of natural, & beautiful talent. They all deserve Emmy’s for their portrayals & performances. They brought this story to life in a way that was egregious, salacious, & pragmatic, but yet congruent.

[@dumbmusorowan]

The title came up on my suggested videos as Darren Criss on the Complexity of Andrew Cunanan in "The Ass lol

[@breepamella]

I hated /loved him in the show , his acting was so good that it makes you see Andre in him .

[@yumifuentes4381]

The show is so amazing.

[@rayhaanchoudhary1632]

only finished watching it yesterday, it has got to me, he's brilliant in it!

[@navarrolevel7]

Great performance of a straight man as a homosexual. And a very distrubed one at that. Great job, great show. Hope to see Darren in a different light with further roles

[@cherryviper3940]

I love this guy. ♥️

[@hannahvance3798]

he did so good as Andrew Cunanan

[@sandygail58]

What a fantastic actor, captivating!!!

[@jonasbrothers3000]

missed darren; give this guy so many damn awards goddamn

[@aleesham6604]

My crush 🥰😧

[@user-wu4bo1hz3p]

That was an awfully nice way of describing a psychopath who got off on torturing people.

[@verlymaevinuya8741]

I just had the chance to watch the series now through Netflix. As a Filipino, my emotions are clashing. The series itself is well-written and it made me binged to it. I love the series. Thumbs up to that. However, i feel humiliated as a Filipino because of what Andrew's father did and what Andrew did those times. Probably, that's how you can say that it was a great series.

[@ricarellan]

Morphine Kim I watched the series too and it was brilliantly portrayed. I’m Filipino too and felt the same way you did; I felt ashamed at the way Andrew’s dad handled himself and how Andrew committed these heinous crimes. There are some ignorant people who will attribute it to their Filipino background when it has nothing to do with it. I’m proud of my heritage 🇵🇭 and these two particular bad people don’t represent us.

[@ellemeek3075]

Yes.. I've noticed his name!! You're everywhere..

[@bkojeman]

he acted great 👍

[@valstrom7672]

Never would have guessed he was half Filipino

[@c_dizzlee]

I respect him for showing respect to the character even if the character did some things that wasn’t respectful. Respect ✊🏽

[@angelaandersons7918]

So very handsome x

[@iammituraj]

Brilliant acting it was

[@andrewwells6323]

Darren is hawt.

[@johnanthony4353]

what prescription glasses frame does andrew's character wear? does anyone know?

[@astridmtz4712]

The first scene of the video did not appear in the series or did it?

[@fordlandau]

And he’s correct. The Andrew Cunaan story is a permanent mystery. A lot of the show is surmise.

[@isaroeters4614]

This serie is so good omgixkskcjdkck

[@JoanSanrey]

Te most handsome man!

[@Offlovieweriltd]

This tragedy is so sad for everyone i'm sad for all families a cause of the irresponsible father. Condolences. It's so terrible for a young adult that he has unfortunately even experienced Andrews and the other victims. It's incomprehensible but it's like that.

[@viyay2958]

The first time i fell in love with a gay, weird brutal killer 😌😍

[@CarpeEffingo]

For the first time i set the speed of a video at 0.75. Why are you running boy? Slow down.

[@charissetmcoston7012]

3rd time watching the film and each time I grow more and more in love with the acting...Darren Criss is brilliant as Andrew Cunanan. I still am not sure why Andrew killed. I think that each killing was for a different reason. I certainly hope that he and the actors and the show win Emmys...the character is intelligent, sad, mentally ill--absolutely!, personality disorder. and ADD psychopathic, grandiose, angry, manipulative, thinks he is entitled. I think that there is a little bit of him in each of us. One thing in common with serial killers was his dysfunctional and abusive childhood. Additionally, I wouldn't doubt that he was raped by his father as a child. Sad. You really see Darren's acting in the scene with the pharmacist and Andrew is completing the application--the comment about his father owning a pineapple plantation---now that was good...it is in Episode 8. Andrew was a sad, sad, wounded child.

[@MrRobertobagg10]

Creepy af character he played, and my o is that his father made him a monster

[@erichzann72]

I had a friend in San Diego who knew Cunanan in the mid 90s he told me there was definitely something off about him.

[@andreaooragnaK8]

Is it fucked to say that I’m kinda in love with him? Amazing actor...really made you hate Andrew and feel sorry for him at same time.

[@iied6795]

Something that i think everyone is missing, is that Versace was supported. He had a dream and a supportive family. Andrew had none. His dad just wanted him to be big, but he never told him in what way. Obviously the man had a huge impact on Andrew's life. His dad didn't love him, he loved his potential, and he couldn't even use that potential right. I think the real garbage is the dad here.

[@mohammedrehaan2811]

Well andrew is finally famous

[@jaydenaaliyah2038]

plot twist, he is the serial killer.

[@irfnjpeg]

hes a daddy

[@noemiarmas5773]

Darren Criss and Katarine Langford is Katelyn Jade Kazama The witch hunters Assassin's Creed China Chinese Series premieres on Disney plus

[@briisawhoreheckyeah7706]

I love Andrew Cunanan and Darren criss😍

[@kirstencunanan4824]

What is this?