Niecy Nash-Betts praises Travis Kelce’s humility and charm in Ryan Murphy’s series “Grotesquerie.”
Niecy Nash-Betts and Travis Kelce have been making waves together on Ryan Murphy’s latest show, “Grotesquerie.”
Nash-Betts, who’s won an Emmy for her acting skills and can play many roles, recently talked about working with Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
In an interview with People, she mentioned how Kelce was really open to taking direction and learning, showing off his humility.
“I really liked that he wasn’t trying to act like he knew it all,” Nash-Betts said, giving a thumbs up to Kelce’s way of handling his role.
This openness made working together easier and showed his dedication to getting better at acting.
As they worked together, Kelce often asked for advice, saying, “Tell me what I don’t know.”
These moments highlight Kelce’s commitment to doing a great job, which Nash-Betts sure will impress viewers: “Fans are going to love him in this role.”
Ryan Murphy says that Travis Kelce worked with an acting coach for “several months” leading up to the #Grotesquerie shoot, which took place in between football seasons.
— Variety (@Variety) September 23, 2024
“He showed up off book, he knew everybody’s lines,” Murphy said. “He was so professional. He was so committed.… pic.twitter.com/3aBL5KATTa
The buzz about Kelce’s first acting gig went beyond just him and Nash-Betts.
Nash-Betts shared funny stories about how the crew reacted to Kelce, the NFL star, showing that even the pros on set were starstruck.
“All the guys — these big names on set — were just fangirling,” she said with a laugh.
The excitement around Kelce’s acting debut is growing even more with the support from his family, especially his mom, Donna Kelce, who’s really proud of Travis taking this step into acting.
Plus, with his recent romance with pop star Taylor Swift, Kelce’s move from football to acting is something to watch.
As fans wait for “Grotesquerie,” Nash-Betts and Kelce look like they are on track to do well in their acting careers.