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Spoilers below for Sundays episode ofThe Deuce.
Even streetwise, sharply dressed pimps can push people too far, as Gary Carrs C.C.
discovered in last nights misleadingly titled episode ofThe Deuce,Nobody Has to Get Hurt.
So the parlor boss stabs him with a screwdriver.
He talked too much, Bobby says.
Originally, he wasnt supposed to make it beyond the first season.
When that didnt happen, I actually forgot about it, Carr says laughing.
But I always had an idea of his arc.
Why does he insist on pissing off Bobby?
Is this a last-gasp power play after losing Lori?
Did he underestimate Bobby?To be honest with you [laughs] I have no idea.
Im just as baffled and shocked as C.C.
I dont think anyone would expect it to escalate to the point where he gets killed.
C.C.s whole thing is that he underestimates everybody.
Hes just not taking into consideration that this would be his end.
It really does come out of nowhere.
I always thought that he would adapt.
Its funny that while hes looking at his survival and neglecting his girls, C.C.
She really does not need him.
But another thing not to forget is C.C.s narcissism.
Doesnt her presence make him look bad to the other pimps?Definitely.
In that scene where they talk about what changes C.C.
Or they shared something that was real, even though it may seem messed up to the outside world.
In this seasons opener, he says, If you cant show, whats the point?
and hes wearing a purple velvet suit and carrying a jeweled walking stick.
Onerecapsaid you looked like Prince or Dave Chappelle doing Prince.
Was the way C.C.
Did you get to keep any of his clothes?
Maybe a walking stick?The costume department was super lovely.
When I left, they gave me some cool accessories: a chain watch that C.C.
wears quite a lot, and some hats and stuff.
I dont know that Ill ever wear any of it.
How did you shake off playing such a monstrous guy?
Anyone wed know, and did that help?It definitely helped me stay sane.
But to be honest with you, I never let the character overtake me.
I wasnt ever in fear of becoming this horrible or dark person.
Its really fun when you get to play someone thatssofar from yourself.
As for the people staying with me, thats for a photography project that Im working on.
I was working with a small team.
People will be surprised to learn that the man who played a menacing pimp still lives with his parents.
Ina recent article, you said you want to live with them forever.
Doesnt that cramp your romantic style?[Laughs.]
London is home for me.
Im usually bouncing between cousins houses, and friends houses, and a friends spare room.
When I was in a relationship in London, I was staying at my girlfriends house.
But Im hardly in London.
So the few times I am, Ijustwant to be around family and friends.
My parents, my brother, my sister just happen to be my best friends.
I was serious about that I want to live with them as long as possible.
So are you really a song-and-dance man?I love music.
I am ahugemusichead and fan.
My love of music influences my love of dance.
I was born in 86, grew up watching MTV, and pretty much imitated everything I saw.
Street dances, thats my training literally learning to dance on the streets.
As I went to college, things became more technical: contemporary dance, ballet, and other styles.
In 2014, you said that you wanted to meet Shonda Rhimes.
Who else would you like to work with?Did I say that?
I got into it as well because it has great writing.
But no, [I havent].
I want to work with the same people Ive always wanted to work with.
Im doing a few different jobs that will take me into next spring.
And then hopefully, Ill be staying in the States to do more.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
