Hes doing his best to do both, star Damon J. Gillespie tells EW.

He doesnt want to let his team down, but he also doesnt want to let the troop down.

Hes trying his best not to piss everyone off.

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When he decides to do something, he goes at it 100 percent.

He wont stand for something that he thinks is unethical or any jot down of bullying.

Hes not going to come in with a cardigan sweater.

Hes just not going to do it.

Its definitely not your typical leading male bang out.

He doesnt look like hes 27.

He looks like hes 16 and hes got the strength of an honest real 16-year-old football player.

That alone brings something to it.

This thing is really going to piss people off.

Why couldnt you doGrease?

He actually took the time to read the script and form an opinion.

He was hesitant about it.

But also he was connecting with Lilette during the audition, which he really, really enjoyed.

He was very hesitant but he really wanted to do it.

Theres just so much at stake.

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