Jonathan Bailey, Matt Bomer Discuss The Impact Of 'Fellow Travelers' | The View

The stars of the new show about a romance between two male government staffers during the “Lavender Scare” of the 1950s discuss the importance of learning from history and gay representation on screen.
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[@nybriag7663]

There are people that good looking, talented, that kind and down to earth who really exist?! Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer are a gift. I learned so much watching “Fellow Travelers”, it’s simply brilliant!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@notinamerica_911]

100% agree

[@charleskemp2499]

Period enough said❤

[@Sbannmarie]

And gay…. of close they are!

[@pasdebourrees]

A feast for the eyes

[@lealmelisa]

No disrespect but i drooled for Bomer in AHS. This show looks amazing!

[@vrushalidhongade5725]

Just finished the show last night. It absolutely ripped my heart apart, it was so beautiful yet tragic, absolutely gut wrenching. The whole cast was amazing and I'm sure the crew worked so diligently on making sure this show turned out perfect!! Congratulations to Matt and Jonny on this groundbreaking show :)

[@lesliesmith9299]

Absolutely awesome production - your comments are 100% spot on.

[@msjackson837]

Jonathan is so open and generous with his emotions that people mistake his respect for Matt for being in love with him. I love watching their mutual appreciation for each other. Their friendship is beautiful ❤

[@hopegotha5160]

Lol did anybody say he is in love with Matt? Matt is married with 3 Children, you guys should chill

[@jaestinson5837]

He can love Jonathan too! Who wouldn’t! That doesn’t mean he’s not loyal and in love with his family.

[@dww2006]

People shouldn’t be allowed to be this beautiful. I love this show.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Haha more than the accent, Jonathan Bailey is just so charming.

[@RaymondHng]

"chahming"

[@roonil3931]

So is Matt! Watch white collar

[@thuphuong9391]

​@@RaymondHng😂😂😂

[@Pablorcct]

I just LOVE them more everytime, the chemistry between Matt & Jonny is on another level both really deserve all the praise, recognition and awards for this, also i'm hoping that Matt gets an Oscar nomination for Maestro as well🤞🏻❤

[@sandramara4394]

Todos os atores que contracenam com Jonathan teêm química com ele.Simone, Matt, Ariana Grande.., Que dizem que arrebentaram : motivo Jonathan tem muito talento! Essa é a verdade!

[@yoongistongue4163]

​@@sandramara4394 idk Matt has a lot of chemistry with everyone he works too, even with women

[@Arya-ti5vk]

​@@sandramara4394Go watch Matt's old shows and movies you will see how Matt is an excellent actor and he always has amazing chemistry with his co-stars. And also Matt's acting is just top notch.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Are both of these men gay?

[@Pablorcct]

@@yoongistongue4163 true, Matt is really one of the greats, i love him since white collar ❤️

[@simeonnnyamekye4795]

“And that we learn from our history, we learn not to make the same mistakes! & that we understand the world these characters are living in is happening now in the world we live in!” Ladies and Gentleman Jonathan Bailey! So glad this show introduced me to this young man, he’s terrific!🔥

[@karmen181]

Go watch Bridgerton he’s phenomenal in it as well !!

[@sandramara4394]

​@@karmen181FANTASTICO.

[@jpg1344]

I agree, it's a story that happens every day in our world.

[@Kimdone365]

Jonathan Bailey is unbelievably attractive

[@notinamerica_911]

They both are....🥰🥰🥰

[@roonil3931]

Matt bomer is

[@notinamerica_911]

@@roonil3931 he is other worldly good looking.

[@douglaswild3852]

Both of them!! 🔥 And so talented too! Just an AMAZING show!! Bravo!!

[@Sunny-lp1gr]

​@@roonil3931why are you commenting about Matt every time there is a comment about Jonathan? People are allowed to compliment Jonathan too 😂

[@AngelusHale]

Matt and Jonathan seem to be such kind, gentle souls. I love them.

[@philipeugenio2233]

I do not want it finished this soon. This is one of the best series that tells my life. My struggle. My pain. Thank you for bringing this out in the conversation.

[@javiruiz8365]

Not mine!! My coming out had no drama

[@Im.Intelligence]

@@javiruiz8365girl who tf asked you?! Congratulations. Now move

[@HH-gv8mx]

Where can you see this series? 🌈

[@HH-gv8mx]

😂 😂😂@@Im.Intelligence

[@HH-gv8mx]

How are you a gay republican ? @@javiruiz8365

[@ianman15]

These two guys have the ultimate “bromance” going on! Both talented and articulate and the best of friends. Can’t ask for much more.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Are both of these men gay?

[@LordIstar]

Having an ongoing affair helps 😮

[@joc7996]

​@@LordIstarwhat?! are you being serious?

[@bowed305]

@@LordIstarAnd you got that information from what reliable source, or are you just someone who enjoys saying salacious things about people without regard to the harm those things can cause?

[@LordIstar]

@@bowed305 it’s not like they’re trying to hide it. If you follow them and just search up on their outings, they’re enthralled in salacious stuff themselves.

[@remstew7517]

2:39 Me too. No it’s not “the” British accent it’s YOUR British accent. He could read the daily headlines and I would listen. 4:44 Even the way he read this message so endearingly wow

[@JustinSimpson]

The show is incredibly well done. I’m so glad it’s getting more attention!

[@javiruiz8365]

I never even heard of it!! What platform is it in

[@sfinthecity]

@@javiruiz8365 Showtime.

[@treviouskt]

@@javiruiz8365showtime and paramount plus

[@HH-gv8mx]

Never heard of it. Where can you watch it?

[@edrianbobbycalabio1]

@@javiruiz8365 Paramount Plus & Showtime. I'm not sure, but I think it's available on other platforms as well.

[@keepthepeacesharethelove7022]

Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey are so handsome and talented.

[@missk7922]

Love every second of Fellow Travelers. The acting has been phenomenal.

[@paolina28]

Matt Bomer is truly phenomenal in this role. And I've loved him since I saw him in White Collar ❤

[@sarahlee104]

Only two more episodes left and I am not ready to let it go! I hope this series win all the awards that it deserves. Matt and Jon and the entire cast are outstanding.

[@batgurrl]

I know Matt Bomer from American Horror Story in which he was fantastic and these two seem to have great chemistry together and wish them the best of luck with their projects together ❤️

[@notinamerica_911]

Matt Bomer is an incredible actor if you haven't seen White collar check it out...

[@roonil3931]

Matt is incredible in everything, he would have been a huge star if he wasn’t gay

[@notinamerica_911]

@@roonil3931 why does hi being gay make him not a big star and BTW he is a big star..

[@sonyadrake7843]

@@notinamerica_911 Thank you! 👏🏾 Kevin Spacey is a Phenomenal Actor (especially in "House of Cards") and he has a ⭐ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I can foresee one for Matt 🌟

[@MattB0610]

They are both so, so handsome and talented. This show is devastating. Everyone should be watching.

[@clairelek]

Yes to all that!

[@cloudlandsst6032]

8:25 I also love how Matt and Jonny responded after Whoopi asked that good question: what do you want people to take away from Fellow Travelers?

[@charlieb2b]

The show is absolutely amazing and Matt and Jonathan are incredible actors, their chemistry is undeniable.

[@majesty16monroe2]

Those two gave some of the best performances I have seen this whole year. Incredible! Whoever casted them together, A BIG THANK YOU! THEY WERE MAGICAL TOGETHER!👏🏼💖💖

[@ariaanias3024]

This chemistry on & off set is giving me vibes !! Give them their Emmys !!!

[@slothochdonut3099]

I love Johnny's accent too!!!

[@galengibbs1372]

I burst into tears at the end of the finale! This show is definitely one for the books. It’s magnificently entertaining, educational, and impactful. Hands down, one of my favorite series of all times 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dww2006]

I can relate to the fear of being found out at work. I worked for the government of Alberta for 4 decades. The most homophobic province and employer. You lived in fear and everything you did was in secret, you never talked about your weekends. The first 15 - 20 years was miserable and devastating.

[@nybriag7663]

I’m so sorry to hear that!!!❤️❤️

[@yoongitrash2699]

As a trans teenager in Alberta that breaks my heart, Im sorry you suffered that way :( It really puts into perspective how much things have (and haven't) changed...

[@jensheekey5641]

💔

[@clairelek]

😞

[@jorhanwu7741]

^Fellow Travelers^ is an absolutely soul-touching show !

[@paulocesarreboucastorquato1383]

My favorite show in 2023. Fellow Travelers has so much to teach to everybody. It's quite lovely and inspiring.

[@Arya-ti5vk]

I really hope Matt recives many many awards for fellow travellers. His acting is just so good in the show. Hawk should be considered the most well played character in 2023.😄

[@cloudlandsst6032]

Both Matt and Jonathan deserve more awards and recognition. They are such great actors and of course...very good-looking! 🤩

[@RamenzillaX]

This is the best piece of gay media I have ever seen, let alone media - period. Love them both and I'm so happy for them!

[@javiruiz8365]

@@susantaylor4974🍆🍑

[@mthegazemolaoa4259]

I swear! I've been saying it's the best thing I've seen this year, but I keep realizing it might just actually be the best film/series I've ever seen. It's phenomenal!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The actors in the show are beyond brilliant and I loved the attention to detail with respect to art direction and production design.

[@notinamerica_911]

God I would love to see Matt play along side Jonathan and rest of the cast in Bridgerton!!! To hear him with a British accent and those costumes be still my heart. Jonathan is amazing too!! I saw Fellow travelers and it is so good.. you really felt these men's pain, sadness and fear while empathizing with them. To think we are living in those times of McCarthy again what a scary and sad time. We are moving dangerously close to that awful time in history. I would love to see both of these guys on DWTS...

[@dolleyes5062]

While I agree with almost everything you say, they deserve much better than "DWTS."

[@notinamerica_911]

@@dolleyes5062 what do you mean? What is wrong with dancing with the stars?

[@MLopez-fu8fd]

Have they let 2 men dance together yet on Dancing With the Stars ?? I have seen the Season where they let 2 women dance together, but haven’t seen one with 2 men. I would love to, but I don’t think they’ll do that yet. 😞…… Plus Matt and Johnathan are to High Level at this point. Most of the “Stars” that they have on the Show are retired or very low level: sports, politics, minor actors…..that kind of thing.

[@dolleyes5062]

@@notinamerica_911 They're way too famous & way too busy with MUCH better things than "DWTS."

[@notinamerica_911]

@@dolleyes5062 that is true but I can dream. .

[@trinia3046]

The series is great, the story is tragic, sad, revealing, the performances are incredible, the setting, the costumes, it is a very well made series, the quality is noticeable. Incredible work, congratulations to everyone involved. 👏🙌

[@mochachaiguy]

Glad you are enjoying it. There were tears in all our eyes every time we played back the final mix for each episode.

[@Carlalvaro]

I love how they can't stop praising each other wherever they go.

[@jvarious8665]

This show is incredible and such an accurate depiction of the closeted life and struggles gay people go through.

[@jessicabridges4876]

Phenomenal show. The acting, directing and cinematography are excellent. And Matt & Jonny have to be the most beautiful humans I’ve ever seen. Their chemistry on and off camera is amazing. Really happy for both of them for the good work they’re doing and the recognition each is getting. 🎉

[@mochachaiguy]

Don’t forget the score. The music is both beautiful and heart wrenching at times.

[@theeglitter]

Matt Bomer 💜 he's so amazing in Fellow Travelers omg. I was blown away. I'm so proud of him. Pure talent and kindness. Wishing him the best

[@Akira-888]

Fellow travelers is a major contender for the Emmy, Golden Globes.. Etc. Matt and Jonathan are the epitome of a perfect gorgeous fantasy couple, optic wise. 🙏💋🌹❤️

[@yvettethompson6301]

These two beautiful men are absolutely incredible actors...love Fellow Travelers❤

[@tintheparktinthepark7976]

Jonathan has intense chemistry with men and women no matter what

[@lashendawest7509]

We love jonathan bailey and matt bomer

[@xtcBEBOP]

Bravo Matt and Jonathan!!!

[@marialewis6432]

I was able to watch Matt in The Last Tycoon and the man is not only gorgeous but a masterful actor and so thrilled he is getting noticed... Johnny is also 'Wicked' talented 😁❤

[@clairelek]

I'm about to watch The Last Tycoon. Especially after watching this series I feel excited to see it.

[@leannecarleton2249]

I recognised Johnathon Bailey’s voice before I even saw his face. I can’t wait for Bridgerton season 3! ❤

[@roonil3931]

You should watch white collar

[@marietaylor5174]

I've already canceled my Netflix subscription!!

[@weiduoduo]

Jonathan Bailey 🤩

[@sheldoncole7276]

Sunny at 2:38 "I Love your accent" he does have a nice accent

[@123skyye]

These two are such amazing actors. I just love watching them together.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

I am age 70; I did not get mine. It could have been better. It could have been worse. Even now we all have to fight for better. Anyone who examines that world, as covered by Fellow Travelers, and endeavors to enter it (through acting or career) cannot help but be shaped by it. That is how relationships form; any kind of relationship. Friends who are 20 years older than me were immersed in this even more. Some my age did get theirs. Better that we begin our happiness young. This is a real and present matter for many demographics, of course. A lot of people across the diversity spectrum did not begin their happiness young. I imagine that this work, Fellow Travelers, will inform and shape future work. It is important. Thank you.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

You picked a good clip. I do not watch television and that clip is the only thing I have seen. It is precisely at the heart. And, I attest to the words "unbearable pain." It is important to revisit that reality; those of us who lived through it. It is rough. And again, this is across many demographics, of course; going way way back. Healing and erasing are two different forces; healing is the better friend.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

...and yes, at the end of the segment, ( I keep pausing the video 🙂) ... feeling seen and feeling more Human. That is truth. That is important. That too is at the heart of this work, in my view. People such as myself are going through that reprieve (as a form of release), with or without something such as Fellow Travelers putting it on the screen to see played out.

[@clairelek]

Definitely ground-breaking!

[@clairelek]

😞@@SkyeRangerNick

[@sandramara4394]

Jonathan tem química com qualquer parceiro ou parceira em cena.Motivo: ele tem muito talento, e dá tudo de si.

[@ianman15]

And if they ever want to do a remake of “Brokeback Mountain”, these are the guys for it!

[@sonyadrake7843]

Definitely! 🎯💯

[@Imetwurld_]

@@sonyadrake7843 no .

[@sonyadrake7843]

@@Imetwurld_ 🤠🤠

[@maxtheknife]

Fellow Travelers is one of the most amazing series I have ever seen!❤

[@shirokisasaki3233]

these two are such a treat for my eyes...

[@vitaflood6677]

they have my heart

[@DarkHorse-bp3xf]

Two wonderful gentlemen and actors. I'm looking forward to seeing Fellow Travellers.

[@slothochdonut3099]

I love them, they deserve every award this year!!!

[@i.t.t.]

That clip you chose. Such an important scene. Skippy didn't ask for much but he was right in saying that Hawk proving to be a coward would destroy him. It destroyed both of them. I'd forgotten what he said about not caring about it being a sin. He was willing to risk it all but he was nowhere on Hawk's priorities. This pain, I can't get over it on his behalf 💔 😔

[@colinlavelle7806]

I'm Australian and just recently watched the series, it was wonderful and the acting was amazing especially Matt and Jonathan. They are both so handsome....oh to be young again and so in love!!!

[@mj-cd9lk]

This has been such an amazing, touching series and those two have been phenomenal in it. One of the best shows I’ve seen in absolute years. ♥️

[@emjaylhr]

Such a good show!!! Both wonderful actors! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@HH-gv8mx]

What show is that and where can you see it?

[@edrianbobbycalabio1]

@@HH-gv8mxit’s called “Fellow Travelers.” It’s available on Paramount Plus & Showtime. I'm not sure, but I think it's available on other platforms as well.

[@bowed305]

@@HH-gv8mxIF only there was a cool thig like Google, Edge, or Bing that could help you find the answers to questions like this one.

[@dolleyes5062]

​@@HH-gv8mxShowtime

[@valerieking5265]

I love listening to British people speak. They use words that I don't, like Brilliant, Lovely & Enchanting. I never heard of Jonathan Bailey until this interview; I'm definitely interested in him now.

[@danielgonzalezd.4343]

I just saw Fellows Travellers, and it was amazing. I completely relate to it, and although I did not marry a woman, gay people lived awful persecution by the government at that time in my home country. Many gays were murdered or imprisonment just because they were who they were. This show was incredibly informative and yet contained a beautiful love passionate story.😊 Thank you guys for your talent. Daniel

[@clairelek]

So tragic!😞

[@milhouse14]

It’s good that the Actor’s strike is over so Matt and Jonathan can already promote the wonderful series

[@taromilktea4834]

Fellow travelers is soooo good!!! And I love these two 🥹❤

[@virginia6793]

There is a lot of chemistry between these two.

[@rjcarter2904]

This is an awesome show. Everyone should watch it (in my opinion).

[@doctor-jw]

I wish they had kept the focus on Fellow Travelers and finished the interview on a note as satisfying as the series. I wanted to hear more from Bomer and Bailey on the show. Thank you, Whoopie, for bringing it back! Their answer was important/powerful and deserved more time, rather than being taken up by Wicked and Cooper questions.

[@shastriseeraj7425]

I feel as though the ladies were tongue tied for the first time when these two stunning gentlemen walked out on set 🤔😉❤️

[@clairelek]

😀who can blame them?!

[@user-cu2hs4bl6c]

Hacen una pareja espectacular,hay una química especial entre ellos que trasciende la pantalla ❤❤

[@mulyadisukindo2186]

Thank you for sharing and broadcasting this. it's Awesome. Greetings from London

[@darinlegore284]

Thank you so much Jonathan & Matt!

[@anthonycopian1298]

Love these actors and the impact Fellow Travelers has had on people. The world has a way of tossing aside the horrors that have been committed, especially by governments who don't want things brought into light. It's 2024 and we still have people bifurcating.

[@leeaustin1]

thank you so much for putting this up, these two are just so real and amazing together loved every minute of this interview. I need Matt and Jonathan in everything now :) x

[@SuperPepita89]

Such a beautiful series. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Well done. Love from Italy!

[@pridan94]

Wow. Two handsome men

[@newyorkmyndd9801]

Oh my gosh, I remember Matt from AMC briefly, Sarah’s handsome boyfriend Ian, watched and Loved Bianca’s coming out story and was just lovely to see him here, ❤

[@metalheart2123]

Yes! I remember Matt on All My Children too!

[@edvinkingston5912]

YHEY BOTH ARE SO HANDSOME

[@kirillevchenko2434]

great guys, thank you! ❤

[@k3grappler]

Fellow Travelers is a tour de force by these two great actors. It is probably the best representation so far of a loving relationship between two men on the screen.

[@clairelek]

I totally agree!

[@rallimb486]

emotionally, this show destroyed me 😂. It is the most beautiful piece of cinematography i’ve seen

[@marvinogega2384]

I love this show so much

[@user-zr8uy9he7y]

I love this movie Matt and Jonathan are BrilliantL .Hope they do more of this show!!!

[@user-ed4oz3mn7q]

2:39 I’M DYING

[@sheldoncole7276]

I Loved the poem 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@bettymarshall690]

Everything is perfect between them.

[@terrysihu3841]

They so beautiful together, love wins ❤

[@superfanbcn]

Fellow travelers, it's wonderful!! Here in Spain it started airing 3 weeks later, so far it has only aired up to episode 4 (I found some spoilers for the next episodes and I can't wait!!) By the way, as much as I tell myself that Matt is married and Jonathan has a boyfriend, every time I see an interview or red carpet I am amazed at the way they look at each other, I know it's just a promotion but am I the only one who thinks that they can't take their eyes (or their hands hehe) off of each other?😂❤

[@73Yianni]

Absolutely loving it..

[@BlesseddivaT]

Great Series ❤️❤️🌟

[@The_Black_Caps]

Two real life gay guys enacted the best queer series of the decade...it just makes me so happy ❤❤

[@xtclove1754]

Just watch it loved it !!! Heart breaking 😢

[@TT-lm2ct]

Great Series ! Loves from Turkey

[@shishly]

an amazing show.

[@pimdaw7689]

they are so gorgeous. love both of them

[@daddygrace253]

Fellow Travelers' is a great series on Showtime and I watch it every week. I am glad I subscribe to all the premium cable channels in my Verizon Fios cable package.

[@SusyStew]

Can't wait to see this series❤❤😊

[@Aindrea66]

My favourite American series ever 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vamvakit]

Wonderful series wonderful actors ❤❤❤

[@SuperLulu2112]

Love them ❤

[@VideoCrime]

Bradley Cooper literally disappears each time he shares a frame with Matt Bomer.