He played the role of Wyatt Burwall in the movie. On his experience filming Dashing in December, he said, “It was great. This movie was a complete surprise and the gift that keeps on giving,” he said. “Once I got the call for this film, it all worked out. The studio was behind it 100 percent.”
Porte enjoyed working with co-stars Juan Pablo Di Pace and Andie MacDowell. “Juan Pablo Di Pace was great. He is awesome, a very generous and giving scene partner,” he exclaimed. “Andie MacDowell was amazing as well. I grew up watching her movies, she is an icon. She has a wealth of amazing stories too.”
He also complimented writer and director Jake Helgren. “Jake is great, this is the second movie I’ve done with him. It is really exciting to watch him work, especially on something that meant a lot to him. This is his true baby. He knows how to get what he wants in a very short time with limited resources,” he said.
On being an actor in the digital age, at a time when streaming is so prevalent, he said, “It is wonderful because it opens up a lot of new opportunities to both perform and create your own content. I am excited because there are a ton of more opportunities and avenues for artists and creators.”
He also recalled played the role of Ricky Williams in the hit daytime drama The Young and The Restless. “I loved it. I loved doing daytime dramas, they are really exciting and they satisfy my live theater background because everything moves very quickly. I enjoyed the pace of it,” he said.
When asked how he handled being dialogue-heavy back in his soap opera days, he said, “It’s kind of sink or swim. You have to be really good at memorizing and listening.”
Porte had kind words about photographer Brad Everett Young and being a part of the Dream Loud campaign, which works on preserving arts and music programs in schools. “It was an honor to work with Brad, and for him to involve me in it. Brad is a very talented photographer and it was great working with him,” he said.
For his fans, he expressed his gratitude. “I hope they watch Dashing in December and enjoy it, and that they can share it with their family and their friends. I hope I made them proud and that I did the character, Wyatt, justice,” he said.
Porte defined the word success as “being able to live your life in a state of contentment but still have the drive, passion, excitement, and curiosity to keep on chasing an ever-evolving dream.”
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Read More: Dashing in December garnered a glowing review from Digital Journal, where it was described as “pleasant and heartwarming.”
