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From the moment he gets herRosemarys Babyreference, its clear that hes more than just a pretty face.
His name is Dean Forester, and hell become Rorys first love.
Gilmore Girlswas my first experience on set, ever, professionally, Wetherington tells EW.
It took all day.
And then there was the hair.
I kind of let myself get hustled.
I was like, This doesnt look like me, I dont know whats going on right now.
I remember feeling very uncomfortable in my own skin.
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And that uncomfortable feeling wasnt helped by an incident that nearly stopped production on the entire pilot.
It almost shut down the set, Wetherington says.
I remember that getting the set pretty tense, especially with the camera department.
I immediately felt horrible about the whole situation.
He barely touched my cheek.
It was such a minimal thing but that kind of set the day off.
Thats the only scene I remember.
I think I made a mistake.'
But those whirlwind couple of months wouldnt be the only time the young actoralmostlanded a life-changing role.
I tested forThe O.C.years later for Seth, Wetherington reveals.
I tested with Ben McKenzie.
It was myself and Adam Brody.
Ultimately, of course, the role went to Brody.
But he didnt stay away for long.
This time, hes making sure the word almost isnt a possibility.
