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Jonathan Groff Says 'Looking' Movie Is 'Perfect Ending'!

Jonathan Groff is all smiles while hitting the blue carpet at the premiere of his latest film Looking held during the 2016 Frameline40 Film Festival at Castro Theatre on Sunday (June 26) in San Francisco, Calif.

The 31-year-old actor was joined at the event by his co-stars Russell Tovey, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Daniel Franzese, Lauren Weedman, and Raul Castillo, executive producer and co-writer Michael Lannan, and director/co-writer Andrew Haigh.

“It was very meta for all of us,” Jonathan expressed about wrapping up the HBO series after the show was canceled after two seasons (via Broadway World). “Coming back to shoot the movie was like coming back to say goodbye to our characters and San Francisco. But when I read the script, I thought: ‘Omigod, that’s the perfect ending!’”

The film will air on Saturday, July 23 at 10pm – Watch the trailer here!

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Jonathan Groff Stars in First Trailer for HBO's 'Looking' Movie

Jonathan Groff will be reprising his role as Patrick Murray in an upcoming movie to wrap up his HBO series Looking.

The show was canceled after two seasons, but a movie was green lit to give fans an end to the story.

Looking: The Movie wraps up the story of three close friends who explore the options available to a new generation of gay men seeking fulfillment in love and life. Also starring in the film are the show’s actors Murray Bartlett, Frankie J. Alvarez, Russell Tovey, Raul Castillo, Lauren Weedman, and Daniel Franzese.

The film will air on Saturday, July 23 at 10pm.


Looking: The Movie – Trailer (HBO)

Jonathan Groff Celebrates 'A New Brain' Opening

Jonathan Groff and his Looking co-star Frankie J. Alvarez get cozy at the opening night party for A New Brain on Wednesday night (June 24) at City Center in New York City.

The 30-year-old actor is joined by a celebrity cast, including Ana Gasteyer and Dan Fogler, in the revival of the 1998 musical based on the life of Tony Award winner William Finn.

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After struggling composer Gordon Michael Schwinn, played by Jonathan, collapses at the piano, he is diagnosed with a brain tumor and is forced to come to terms with his creative ambitions and the people in his life: an overbearing mother, played by Ana, a ruthless kiddie-show host, played by Dan, and a boyfriend who’d “rather be sailing,” played by Aaron Lazar.

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Jonathan Groff On 'Looking': 'I Feel Sad That It Was Canceled'

Jonathan Groff gets sandwiched in-between his Looking co-stars Murray Bartlett and Frankie J. Alvarez while attending The Point Foundation’s Annual Point Honors Gala on Monday (April 13) at the New York City Public Library.

The 29-year-old actor was also joined by T.R. Knight, Brad Goreski, Jeffrey Tambor, and Judith Light at the event where he was honored with the Point Horizon Award.

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Jonathan recently opened up about his show Looking being cancelled last month by HBO.

“We wanted to create a show with gay men where they weren’t tragic figures or the comedic relief or sexually sensationalized but just multi-dimensional human beings,” Jonathan told People. “So, I feel sad that it was canceled but grateful for the time that we had. Hopefully it maybe paved the way for other people to create [more] gay stories. Hopefully someday there won’t be just one gay show on the air but multiple shows.”

20+ pictures inside of Jonathan Groff and others at the Point Honors GalaMore Here! »

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Jonathan Groff Joins 'Hamilton' Cast for Off-Broadway Run!

Jonathan Groff hits the carpet at an evening with HBO’s Looking at the Paley Center for the Media on Wednesday (February 25) in Los Angeles.

The 29-year-old actor was joined by his co-stars Raul Castillo, Murray Bartlett, Frankie J. Alvarez, Lauren Weedman, and Daniel Franzese, as well as executive producers Andrew Haigh and Michael Lannan.

It was just announced that Jonathan will be joining the cast of the off-Broadway musical Hamilton, which has been a smash-hit that has sold out its entire run through May. He will join the cast on March 3 to replace Brian d’Arcy James, who had a prior commitment that forces him to leave.

Hamilton has already announced a Broadway transfer, which will begin performances on July 13. We hope that Jon sticks with the show for the long haul!

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Jonathan Groff Suits Up with 'Looking' Cast for Season Two San Francisco Premiere!

Jonathan Groff is dapper as he poses alongside the stars of his hit show Looking while attending the season two premiere on Tuesday (January 6) at the Castro Theater in San Francisco, Calif.

The 29-year-old actor was joined at the event by his cast mates Raul Castillo, Murray Bartlett, Frankie J. Alvarez, Lauren Weedman, Daniel Franzese, and executive producer Andrew Haigh.

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The second season of Looking debuts on HBO on Sunday, January 11 at 10pm ET following Girls – Check out the official trailer here!

FYI: Raul is wearing Ralph Lauren.

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Jonathan Groff & Lea Michele: 'Looking' Hollywood Premiere!

Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff get together for a photograph while attending the premiere of his upcoming HBO show Looking held at Paramount Studios on Wednesday (January 15) in Hollywood, Calif.

The 28-year-old actor was joined at the event by Andrew Rannells, Cheyenne Jackson, and his co-stars Frankie J. Alvarez and Murray Bartlett.

In case you missed it, check out Jonathan, Frankie, and Murray in this brand new feature from Out magazine’s latest issue.

Looking premieres this Sunday (January 19) at 10:30 EST on HBO!

FYI: Jonathan is wearing head to toe John Varvatos.

15+ pictures inside of Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, and others at the Hollywood premiere of LookingMore Here! »

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