Andrew Scott hid a kidney stone crisis before his SAG loss—how playing Ripley’s sociopath left him “wrecked.”
What Kidney Stone Drama Did Andrew Scott Hide at the SAG Awards?
Andrew Scott’s 2025 SAG Awards night? Let’s just say secrets were kept—and not just about Tom Ripley.
The Ripley star spilled that a gnarly kidney stone incident plagued him pre-show (“It was grisly!”), but the trophy-less actor stayed mum on its…uh, final resting place.
“People don’t need to know!” he laughed. Priorities, right?
Why Was Playing Ripley His ‘Mentally Exhausting’ Everest?
Channeling Highsmith’s iconic sociopath left Scott wrecked. “Physically and mentally hard,” he told Vanity Fair.
Forget Matt Damon’s 1999 charm—this pitch-black Ripley demanded ruthless reinvention.
“You throw out past takes,” said Scott, who executive produced the series. “Love your monster? Absolutely. Even if it breaks you? Apparently.”
Did the Black-and-White Grit Upstage Matt Damon’s Legacy?
No sun-soaked Italian coasts here. Scott’s Ripley leaned into shadows, both visually and morally. His Tom? Less flirtatious grifter, more coiled predator.
“Courage to reinterpret” meant dodging Damon comparisons—yet embracing monochrome bleakness. Result? A SAG nod… and zero regrets about that kidney stone secrecy.
How Does Scott Defend Loving a Sociopath On-Screen?
“Advocate for your character!” he insisted. Even when said character’s a lying, murdering con artist? “It’s about the why,” Scott argued.
Translation: No judgment, just ice-cold empathy. If that sounds exhausting, well—his Vanity Fair confession says it all. (Spoiler: He’s still recovering.)
Will Ripley’s SAG Snub Fuel a Season 2 Comeback?
Limited series, unlimited thirst? Despite the loss, Scott’s take haunts. With no book sequel, a follow-up seems unlikely… unless Netflix craves more moral rot.
But given Scott’s “grisly” award night? Maybe let the man—and his kidneys—rest.
Quick Facts: Andrew Scott’s SAG Saga
- Hidden Health Crisis: Kidney stone drama pre-show; location still secret.
- Ripley Reinvention: Scott’s black-and-white take vs. Damon’s 1999 charm.
- Mental Toll: Role left him “physically and mentally” drained.
- No Judgement: “Advocate for your character,” even if they’re a monster.
- SAG Snub: Lost Male Actor TV/Limited Series to [insert winner if known].