Emmy-nominated actor Gregory Zarian chatted about starring in “Venice: The Series” Season 7.
On being a part of the latest season of “Venice: The Series,” Zarian said, “It feels fantastic for this season to finally be out.”
“What is awesome about this season is that we were on the Primetime Emmy ballot for ‘Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series.’ While we didn’t get the Primetime Emmy nomination, just the fact that we were on the ballot in a competitive year like this one was awesome,” he elaborated.
“This season had a great story, great writing, great performances, and it just happens to a love story about two women… how incredible is that,” he added.
Playing his two character(s) on ‘Venice’
Zarian plays two roles in this series: Nate and Nick Pfander. “Nate is inquisitive and he has a big heart,” he said.
“They are both really good guys who had a tough upbringing; they were bullied and they want to pay it forward. They want to celebrate love and what love is,” he added.
“It taught me that I don’t need to apologize for anything about myself.”
Future plans
Regarding his future plans, he shared, “I would love to do ‘Venice’ Season 8, and ‘Martinez, Margaritas and Murder!’ comes out in October, which is very exciting.”
“I also did an indie film called ‘Here We Are’ with Sally Kirkland and Mel England, and I believe that comes out at the end of this year, so I am really excited about that one too,” he added.
Stage of his life
On the title of the current chapter of his life, he said, “We are just getting started.”
Best thing about being his age at this stage of his life
On the best thing about being his age, Zarian revealed, “It only gets better with age.”
Favorite mottos to live by
On his favorite mottos to live by, Zarian said, “Don’t think, just do.”
“Also, being sober for 20 years one blink at a time, and ‘you got this’,” he added.
Speaking of “one blink at a time,” Zarian also listed that as the best advice he has ever been given.
Success
Zarian equates the word success as being kind and paying it forward.
Closing thoughts on ‘Venice: The Series’
For his fans and supporters, Zarian said about “Venice,” “Thank you and I love you. I truly appreciate and love my fans. I enjoy the hugs, the notes and the correspondences.”
“I like to give back to them as much as they have given back to me. My fans can also catch ‘Venice’ on Vimeo,” he concluded.
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