Matt Bomer Looks Back on Filming White Collar | Netflix

From landing the role of Neal Caffrey to filming the show's pilot, to having an actual con artist advisor, Matt Bomer look back at his time on White Collar. Now on Netflix.
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00:00 Intro
00:17 Reading the script for the first time
00:45 Landing the role of Neal Caffrey
01:15 Filming the pilot
01:39 Becoming Neal Caffrey
02:47 Saying goodbye
03:17 White Collar's legacy
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[@nbbim2012]

Neal Cafferty was an absolute menace & I miss him terribly

[@bgjazz55]

Me too!

[@blaqueathena]

Agreed!!!!!

[@vkmouri]

Me too. He was so different and special

[@sha7303]

A reboot was just confirmed today!!

[@Still_shredded]

He still alive I think

[@carlbaldasso]

I was lucky enough to be the Assistant Art Director for the last 5 seasons of WC. Matt's absolutely right when he says there was an extraordinary feeling among everyone who worked on the show. I've worked on many subsequent series, but never experienced anything quite like WC. It was a blessing and a joy to be a part of... and I STILL miss it, all of it.

[@infinite4392]

what else have you worked on???

[@carlbaldasso]

@@infinite4392 After WC I worked on HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER (pilot only), RUBICON, PERSON OF INTEREST, MR. ROBOT, THE SLAP, INSTINCT, BLINDSPOT, YOUNGER, THE GOOD COP, THE ENEMY WITHIN, TELL ME A STORY, THE CODE, BULL, POWER BOOK 2: GHOST, and the final series before I semi-retired, another favorite: NEW AMSTERDAM. I had a pretty good run there, but now I'm very happy to NOT have to get up early in the morning. ;-)

[@daretoder]

Wow! Thats amazing. What did you do day to day?!

[@carlbaldasso]

@@daretoder Day-to-day I was the staff Assistant Art Director, meaning I drafted the scenery that the Production Designer (the great Stephen Beatrice) designed and the Art Director (the irreplaceable Alison Ford) supervised. I drew the plans that the scenic carpenters used to build sets from and the scenic artists painted from. I also had to go out and survey locations (interiors and exteriors) that we would be shooting in so I could draw up what we call "Director's Plans" for everyone to refer to. These were letter-size ground plans (views looking down from above) that showed each exterior location, or interior location plus the "standing sets" (FBI Office, Neal's apartment & terrace, the Burke's living room/dining room/kitchen/back yard and eventual bedroom). Each of these plans showed the basic set, with notes showing furniture that existed or that was going to be brought in, notes about scenic pieces (walls, doors, etc.) that were going to be brought in to hide or change some part of the location, notes about what the Set Decoration team would be adding to or taking away from any single set, notes about what the scenic artists needed to do on any single set (cover up an address or phone number on an exterior location awning or repaint the walls of an interior location) and finally where the actors and the camera were going to be and how they would move. This way every department could look at the Director's Plan and know what each department had to accomplish in order to shoot that set. A television series is quite a relentless "machine" that would sometimes make your head explode. 🤯... once you get into production, you'd get a new script every 7 or 8 days, and we have to find locations for, then design, draft, construct, dress (decorate), paint, install and eventually (for one-off sets) strike all the scenery and set decorations, and then "restore" the locations to their original state... all within that 7-day period. It's quite a grind... but also a thrill to finally see on TV!

[@gabrielgonzales9547]

@carlbaldasso thank you for helping create such an amazing adventure of a show!

[@divinemugasha6549]

He encapsulated Neal Caffrey amazingly. Especially the walk, the suits and the hats. Amazing.

[@alyssakira8320]

White Collar and Burn Notice. Two great fun shows that don't have any replacement on modern TV

[@nbbim2012]

100% correct and rarely - both great until the end- which we didn't appreciate back then

[@mehvishkhan]

I'd also add Psych and In Plain Sight. USA made some great shows back in the day.

[@LinkOfZink]

Burn notice was my personal favorite. White collar #2. But only because I'm a spy junky!!! 😂

[@sanban6766]

@@nbbim2012You didn’t like White Collar’s ending? How come?

[@shailendesai7732]

literally finished watching burn notice for the 2nd time and now watching White Collar for the 2nd time. Great shows with the main character being extremely smart in their ways and having great side kicks; shoutout Sam and Moz.

[@dia99069]

i miss white collar so much! matt is absolutely right at the end - there is such a market for wholesome shows where you actually get to spend time with the characters you love

[@sha7303]

A reboot was just confirmed today!!

[@dia99069]

​@@sha7303 yay!!!

[@vivekiyer2203]

Will miss Willie Garson (Mozzie) and June dearly. But really excited for the rest of the leads join in! 👊🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👊🏻

[@kratos7893]

June as well? 😵‍💫😵😤 I miss her warmth. She was so special like it would be really really hard to ha e a show without two of the best ppl in that show.

[@raytran6400]

Mozzie was the best

[@hugodrago8734]

my wife is watching it on netflix now that it is back and seeing mozzie again was bittersweet

[@mikkiheeg7038]

Neal Caffrey, as the character, and Matt Bomer, as the actor captivated the audience. I watched all seasons when it was on tv the first time, and am now watching it again on Netflix! I miss all the characters and hope that the powers that be do a reboot of this show. Everyone will miss Mozzie and June, but I really would love to see the rest of the cast together again!

[@vkmouri]

I need more

[@meen0ru]

I watched it when it aired, too and then my partner discovered it on Netflix (they’d never seen it before) and I was so thrilled to watch it again. Such a wholesome, fun, heartfelt series. I loved it then and still love it now.

[@liammcfarlane13]

The way White Collar ended was rife for a comeback, please make it happen Netflix, we need to know what Neal’s up to 10 years later!

[@meerimew7741]

Me actively rewarching the entire show the past month... SEASON 7?!

[@victorvegas3943]

I wish there could be a season 7, but I found out today that the actor playing Mozzie , passed away, , so sad...

[@meerimew7741]

@@victorvegas3943 no!! That's terrible. Sending love to his friends and family 💔

[@nightwave1222]

Yeah it was pancreatic cancer unfortunately ​@meerimew7741

[@terezafrankova8724]

Pretty sure there is a possibility for a movie, I think everyone talked about it including the showrunner

[@sha7303]

@@victorvegas3943 A reboot was just confirmed today!!

[@kratos7893]

Rip mozzie! Hopefully if they do come back, that they say something for him. One of my all time favorites.

[@lindamarker-qv9cv]

I have watched all six seasons on Netflix. I couldn’t stop watching! I had forgotten how much I loved that show and Matt Bomer. Please bring it back with all new episodes!!!

[@GinnyMetcalf]

I literally binged watch all 6 seasons in 2 weeks -- after husband went to bed!!! What a fabulous ending!! I cried 😢 and then………….!!

[@infinite4392]

that ending was quite a thing, huh? :)

[@erikadogmomanddoc]

while rewatching White Collar I took a deep dive into Matt Bomer (love him!) and watched "The Normal Heart" - incredible!! His character starts off much like Neal Caffery: gorgeous, suit-wearing, confident, happy, a loverboy who believes in true love. His acting and story arc will blow you away. After the movie I had to go back and continue watching WC to erase the crushing tragedy and imagery of Bomer's incredible acting tranformation.

[@danielhilgeman798]

White Collar is a incredible show one of my favorite shows of all time love you man fantastic job with the show 😊❤

[@AbhishekKr.Singh1609]

Exactly

[@goldranger2]

Love love love White Collar! It's still tied for my favorite TV series all these years later.

[@just_sadhana]

This was one of the best shows of my teenage years ❤

[@AbhishekKr.Singh1609]

Same

[@anna_cgn]

I`m still waiting for "White Collar - The movie". How the show ended is a perfect setup for a movie.

[@RetroGirl1967]

I'm not sure if I want another season, but I would love the idea of a movie.

[@Sunny-25122]

Matt Bomer is such a terrific actor that I didn't even realise he played for the same team. He oozed such confidence, which I tried to emulate when I was younger. Definitely deserves way more star studded roles

[@AllySpecterlovesJayRoss]

So LGBT individuals can't have confidence or be terrific actors?

[@rich8021]

My wife and I just watched it over again, all seasons, and it's sooo much fun! We miss good shows with good writing and characters. Matt Bomer rocked it and made the show even more enjoyable. All the actors are our favorites. :D

[@KeziahC384]

I will never stop talking about this show. It's insane just how good it is. REBOOT TIMEEE BABBYYY

[@panicatthebts7434]

I absolutely LOVED this show! Matt radiated so much charm as Neal and the whole cast was wonderful. I seriously need to rewatch this series again now! 🥰

[@twinklebugg777]

I cannot tell you how much I loved this show. I recently got turned on to it and I was intrigued with each episode. I can’t believe I watched it all and it’s over I cried when I thought Neil died. It’s been a minute since I’ve been brought to tears through a show or movie. I was soooo happy to see that was faked. He was alive. Now I wish they’d pick up the show again and here we are 10 years later ….. I truly loved each of the characters. All of them. The writers were phenomenal. I am definitely gonna have to watch it all again I haven’t been this entertained in awhile ! ❤

[@mariwoodard9340]

Neal, you are the best I have seen in so long. I have watched Whit Collar 3 times. I miss it!!! And YOU!

[@ingridwatsup9671]

Dutchie here: fabulous series with great style and script and above all great actors! Love that it’s not the typical American style with cars chasing and gruesome violent bloody scenes! Thank you to creators and all that made it possible. 🇳🇱🌷🌷🌷

[@Editor6660cmt]

Of all the shows out there that deal with crime, these characters have a commraderie that is palpable. My daughter and I when we bet together STILL watch this show because there's such a good feeling to it that can't be seen ANYWHERE in any other show! ALL the characters are people that you want to know and break bread with. And that keeps us coming back for more and more. And the actors that play these characters ALL seem to have a good heart which comes through in their parts!!!

[@irinaapostolidi310]

Just discovered the show on Netflix and enjoyed every moment of it. It is captivating and flavorful to watch. Great job of all actors.

[@vashishivani12]

just finished watching it on Disney and I have to say I can't believe I never saw it before. the bromance, the charming characters, the interesting yet easy to follow storylines were all amazing. Maybe I'll rewatch it on Netflix now if they bring it back. After fellow travellers I didn't think I could see Matt as anyone but Hawk but now I see him as Neal almost always. Love the show and love him

[@icey984]

My favorite show growing up. And burn notice

[@julieb6680]

Loved this series. Loved the characters. Will definitely rewatch all seasons. It’s just feel good tv. We need more like this.

[@frann.8879]

Matt Bomer did an amazing job as Neal Caffrey!…love the series!!👌👌❤️❤️

[@robyoung9968]

It’s the most addictive show, I love Matt and the entire cast. I binge many episodes at a time.

[@nicoletaaldea1974]

The charming thief ❤️ It looks like he still loves the Neal caracter even after all these years!

[@vincestyles1030]

We need Neil and Peter back bring the show back Netflix, please

[@trinia3046]

White Collar Season 7!! Please 🙏🙏

[@ddoprre7486]

Mozzie aka teddy has actually passed away from cancer so the show wouldn’t be the same without him

[@johntoemilytransitionvlog9418]

White Collar Reboot is happen

[@rachana481]

GREATEST SHOW EVER!!! LOVE YOU MATT!!!

[@KN-oc2fg]

Amazing and charming talks by Matt, he walked you through the character and the whole experience so smoothly, making me feel that role is for him and he is a true con artist. Love you, Matt.

[@milidelrio9676]

Great show. Fantastic actors. Wish there was a reunion show at the very least.

[@k-dot8903]

USA had the best blue sky shows in their “characters welcome” era and I’m so happy to be able to feel their magic again on Netflix 🎉

[@JakeOver9000]

I first discovered Matt Bomer on Doom Patrol, then I watched The Sinner. Now I am binging White Collar with my mother and we both LOVE this show! He is such a good actor!

[@user-xy8be2iy8k]

Have you caught him in his guest appearances on the show Chuck? He was in at least four episodes (starting with the series opener where he plays a CIA agent Bryce (I want to say Larkin was the last name).

[@JakeOver9000]

@@user-xy8be2iy8k Oh, nice! No, I have not watched Chuck very much (maybe one or two a long time ago while channel surfing). I like the premise of that show and the actors so I will probably give it a go!

[@Helfiredrew]

Still one of my all time favorite shows. So well written and so entertaining. Such great characters and development. So glad it's on Netflix again. We bought the DVD's last time it was rotated off Netflix.

[@teamrunbad818]

10 years later and I'm still waiting for SOMEONE ANYONE to write a script for Netflix for a 2.5 hr final movie where Peter chases Neal in Paris and Neal ends up becoming a certified FBI Agent, taking over Peter's White Collar Unit ASAC when Peter goes to DC as FBI Director. One can dream...

[@monicasmith7050]

I absolutely loved this show.

[@cedricwilcox7583]

I've watched this entire series at least 5 times already, and with it back on Netflix, I'm watching it again. Man, I love this show and Matt Bomer! R.I.P Mozzie. One of my favorite characters on TV! Please give us a season 7!

[@nannielson7790]

I'm a first-time viewer to White Collar via Netflix. I have binge watched it and absolutely love it! I love learning that Matt had a con artist as a teacher! He picked it up quick! This whole series has been fun to watch!

[@darthstryk7169]

One of my favorite shows of all time and I am re-watching it right now. I just started season 3.

[@mrseddiediaz]

I'm so excited for the comeback!! I've missed Neal Caffrey!

[@josielduarte-pd7qd]

Matt Bomer sou seu fã desde Brasil, assisti todas os episódios da série "White Collar" e essa série mudou minha maneira de se vestir e minha auto estima agora é outra. Nunca imaginei que a mudança nas peças do guarda roupas me tornaria uma pessoa melhor. Obrigado Matt Bomer 🙏😁

[@elizabethunger9190]

I just discovered and finished this show in 2024 about a month ago and man was it amazing to watch. Such a huge Matt Bomer fan and admirer now!

[@user-yd9ei8gf4n]

This show is so special!! My father and I love watching it together. It means so much to us. Never since found a show quite as awesome as this one. Maybe, on Netflix, it'll get the attention it deserves.

[@LightningRaven42]

White Collar is among the very, very few shows I watched from episode 1 until the end. Such a great well written and acted show.

[@BeautyAestheticsbyNatalia]

Definitely miss him dearly, what a great performance. DEFINITELY NEED CONTINUE THIS SHOW.PLEASE🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@happyartist2024]

I love White Collar, all the wonderful characters. Seen the series several times, its wickedly clever screenplay always stays fresh for me.

[@noondarkly]

I loved the show so much when it was aired. I've been a fan of Matt Bomer ever since and super happy that he's getting amazing, layered, profound and important roles - finally! I would be so happy if WC got a new season ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MichelleBrooks-mb4gu]

I just discovered this show, binge watched and finished last night! So freaking good!! Would love a reboot or a movie. Really special characters❤️

[@JacobBanman]

White Collar was a fantastic show; one of my favourites that I enjoy re-watching

[@leonafrancis4941]

White Collar is a great show

[@jgberrier]

My husband and I just finished watching it all !!! We have a fantastic idea for a follow up to the series!! I would be seriously gooood!!

[@lesliek3682]

Loved him!!!! So authentic, great casting

[@thisisme2476]

They should do a reunion for Mozzie's service. That would honor the actor Willie Garson and the character.

[@MicheleVoron1128]

I miss the actor who played Mozzie. He was so interesting with his perspective on life hacks etc. He was a great actor who surely is missed by his peers

[@daretoder]

Just finished a full re-watch and truly the show stands the test of time and is so damn good. We need more.

[@hardyk2010]

One of the first Western/American shows I watched & still my favorite. What a gem!

[@musicfan189]

White Collar is still one of my favourite shows, I've rewatched the entire thing probably 8 times since I first discovered it, and that doesn't count all the times I've cherry-picked a favourite episode to decompress with after work. The chemistry and relationships and depths of characters demonstrated, particularly between Peter, Neal and Mozzie, just never gets old. The balance kept between the excitement, charisma and eccentricities of Mozzie and Neal, and the comfort, stability and family of Peter and Elizabeth, was also just beautiful for me. It is one of the shows I would most love to see a continuation of, though I don't know how they would ever fill the hole of Mozzie's absence. RIP, Willie Garson.

[@deniseteague4538]

Best show!!! Love it!!!! Now and Then!!! Glad it’s back!!!

[@nodatastored684]

Can Trixie and Katya review this?

[@veefreedom8174]

I watched all 6 season nd i miss it already. wish they bring it back! Neil Cafferty needs to see the baby and keep having season 7! please do it.

[@LinkOfZink]

This was one of the greatest shows ever!!! For those curious, they are actually debating bringing it back!!!😊

[@bettystanbery310]

A series I can go back and enjoy again. Matt was amazing as Neil and the whole cast just worked.

[@charlieb2b]

Love the show, finished all the seasons on Netflix already.

[@mohsinmehmood9141]

One of the best TV shows I have ever watched and the one I have rewatched the most!

[@BlueMoon-bt5hs]

Bring White Collar back Worldwide in netflix please

[@LinkOfZink]

It's already on Netflix. But be careful, on its initial release the episodes were out of order. Don't know if they fixed it yet.

[@ambershaffer6611]

Watching it for the first time only started it last week already on season 5! Great show.

[@harasnicole]

Okay, fine, I'll finally watch White Collar.

[@AndthenonedayIbecameanEXO-L]

First time I saw Matt Bomer on tv absolutely loved the show and all the characters.

[@cherrylattimore99]

oh man, I so miss this show but I'm super happy to see it on Netflix! I own the dvd box set but streaming will make it so easy to watch favorite episodes. Matt Bomer in this series was hot hot hot! I think the show was so good in part because of the con-man advisor; you could feel the authentisity of the episodes. Happy Dance

[@gayathri1694]

One of the best series I have ever seen! Such a classy vibe overall. I am a sucker for treasure hunts and the whole Season 3 was a delight to watch! The whole cast was fabulous. Everyone did a fantastic job!

[@annetterizzo1890]

I just binged watched loved the show and love cutie pie Matt bomer 💜

[@SilverScreenCritique]

I watched the show in 2024 and eagerly looked forward to every opportunity, whether day or night, to catch a few episodes. The joy and excitement it brought me are beyond words! 🙌🏻✨🤩

[@frankpaquet295]

I LOVED White Collar and watched it faithfully and I'm still watching the re-runs on Netflix! It was the best show and I'd love to see it revived and possibly see a movie come out with all the characters (except Mozzie, hope they'd mention him a lot in a sequel) to see what their lives have become and to see what Neal Caffrey is up to! Love Matt Bomer so much in the show and Tim DeKay too, all so good. Wish they'd consider getting back together for their millions of fans! Love you guys. From Sandi.

[@zachross]

I learned so much from this show growing up as a kid! He taught me about confidence, speaking, elegance, and so much more. For example... one of my favorite scenes and one trick that I still use today is always hold a glass with my left (non-dominate hand) when I'm out at a bar, club, or meeting because no one wants to shake someone's cold hand. First impressions are everything, so if you're first impression of shaking someone's hand is cold, that's a turn off.

[@user-oj5um4xv9j]

Omg! I just finished the whole six seasons for the second time. I can't get enough of it. The plots are so stunning and tasteful. They are never too bloody or violent. Only love and positive faith in men. Really excited to see more sequels.

[@JessW289]

He’s so gorgeous and a beautiful soul. I’m so jealous of Simon. Because of this show I named my goldfish Neal and Caffrey. They lived the entire span of the show

[@whiskeywarmseptember]

Matt is forever Neal in my head that I can't see him as anyone else, even in all those award winning films and series 🥲

[@kaluwa6181]

is there will be season 7 in future? i loved neal cafferty ,peter and elizabeth characters.

[@crocann]

Great Great show loved each character and miss the show. I have watched all the seasons on Net flix again ❤❤❤

[@wiredayan9719]

One of my favorite show of all time!

[@cwildeman]

Any plans to bring this to Neflix Taiwan? I loved this show, and it'd be great to watch it all again with my wife and son.

[@DannerBanks]

White Collar is one of the all time greatest shows.

[@royl5820]

Best show ever need more seasons

[@frannook]

He's so right... We have so many great shows and productions but White Collar had that *something* that had adventure and charm and suspence but it was also chill and great characters and lightheartedness... it was one of a kind

[@B3NN3TT066]

This is by far one of my favorite shows of my youth man, I miss this show so much!

[@user-gx7kd1dd8d]

Just discovered this show on Netflix and loving it.

[@Hannah-lr1uc]

almost 20 years? didn't it come out in 2009?? that's 15 years lmao

[@georgiamakitalo5670]

Burn Notice and White Collar are the BEST!!!

[@johnlock6328]

My mom and I use to watch the show along with monk and psych. My mom got tired of it, was not an uncommon thing with her, but I never did. This show is one of the reasons that got me it story telling.

[@Siena-lm3jv]

I started watching white collar about a month ago and Im pretty sure it’s my new favorite show

[@wendygould4588]

LOVED the show. Peter... Neal... what great characters.

[@chrissingh1238]

I just started watching it. On season 4 in now. Really enjoying it so far. Great job 👏

[@melissaperez4935]

It would be awesome if they made a movie of Neal in Paris!!! And running around Europe, working with Interpol

[@_TinaWilliams]

Only if he goes to Paris the way Tiffany Thiessan "went" to Paris that one season 😂

[@sr8655]

I love this show please bring it back.

[@DrStrange_177A]

Back then in the early 2000s when I had just started watching series. Good times. Loved it ❤