James Marstersis unpacking one of his most uncomfortable scenes, which ultimately sent him to therapy.
Buffy sent me into therapy, actually.
And its the darkest professional day of my life.
James Marsters and Sarah Michelle Gellar in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ (1999). 1997-2003. ph:Jerry Wolfe/20th Century Fox Film Corp./Courtesy Everett Collection
I was in [my] personal hell.
I dont like sexual predation scenes, anything that has to do with it, he noted.
I dont audition for those things.
James Marsters and Sarah Michelle Gellar inBuffy the Vampire Slayer(2000). (20th Century Fox Film Corp.)
If theres a movie with that kind of material, I dont go to see the movie.
If it pops up on television, Ive got to turn the television off before I break it.
I have a very visceral reaction to that stuff.
I have trouble with [season] six.