Andrew Scott discusses how he tackled Tom Ripley's sexuality in the new Netflix series, “Ripley.”<br /><br />“My feeling is that he's a queer character in the sense that he's very other.”<br /><br />The drama is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling Tom Ripley novels. <br /><br />Tom Ripley, a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home. Tom's acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. <br /><br />Plus, get to know Eliot Sumner! <br /><br />From the talented lineage of Sting and Trudie Styler, Eliot shines in 'Ripley' as Freddie Miles, delving deep into the twists and turns of the plot. <br /><br />We chatted about their unique audition experience, the dynamics of working with Andrew Scott, and a dramatic on-set injury. <br /><br />Catch the riveting performance in 'Ripley,' streaming now on Netflix! <br /><br />Clips courtesy of Netflix. <br />Interview: Caitlynn McDaniel.
