Luke Evans is living his best life!
Fans know and love the Hollywood hunk for his major roles in popular projects on the big and small screens including Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, Nine Perfect Strangers, and many more.
Now, the handsome performer is returning to his theater roots by finally making his Broadway debut as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in a new revival of The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54.
"If you come from theater, you know everyone's dream really is to do Broadway at least once. I finally got my moment in the most insane role I could ever imagine doing! I'm having more fun than I probably should be having in rehearsals. It's amazing and this character is crazy," Evans tells Out.
Although fans can't get enough of his undeniable talent, Evans is also known for turning heads in his sexy photos on social media, rocking tight swim briefs next to his gorgeous boyfriend Fran Tomas. (The couple has a lifestyle brand, BDXY, which features swimwear.)
Throughout his life, the actor has learned to really love the skin that he's in and he hopes everyone in the LGBTQ+ community can learn to do the same despite the tense political climate.
"You have one life to live and if you're not living the life you want to live, then change it," he says. "You can't change the past, but you can change tomorrow. To be happy is about how you feel inside and the good people come to you. Don't apologize! There's no apologies needed. It's about finding your journey and enjoying the journey."
Despite his packed schedule, Evans recently teamed up with his longtime friend Eliad Cohen on an electric new dance song titled "One Time Lover" that's all about moving on from a toxic relationship.
"Eliad is one of the most creative people I know. He came with the song and I was in! Being creative is such an incredible thing and I feel very lucky that I can share those things with the world. I knew Eliad would come up with something special," Evans says.
It's safe to say that Evans is very happy in his personal and professional ventures, but fans are still disappointed that he won't be starring in the upcoming Disney live-action film based on his iconic Beauty and the Beast character, Gaston.
"People recognize me as Gaston and always will. I'm very happy I got to leave that mark on the world stage. Good luck for them to make anything as amazing as Beauty and the Beast. I will always have that character. Sometimes, they should just be left alone, but there we go."
Fans can catch Evans in The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54 in late April. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.
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