Flashback: That Time Ian Somerhalder Kissed James Van Der Beek to 'Mess with People'
Before he was drinking blood on The CW’s hit series, The Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder was just a budding star in The Rules of Attraction, a film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel about sex, drugs, and college students.
While the 2002 film was largely popular due to James Van Der Beek’s unexpected dark turn following years on Dawson’s Creek, it was Somerhalder who stole the spotlight with his role as the underwear-clad Paul Denton.
Photo: Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed Got a Horse
The then 24-year-old actor spoke exclusively with Et about the role that saw him dancing in his underwear in a hotel room to George Michael’s “Faith,” making out with co-star Van Der Beek, and being on the edge of stardom.
“I’m not going to lie to you, it wasn’t easy,” Somerhalder said of playing the bisexual character that fantasized about kissing Van Der Beek’s character, Sean Bateman...
While the 2002 film was largely popular due to James Van Der Beek’s unexpected dark turn following years on Dawson’s Creek, it was Somerhalder who stole the spotlight with his role as the underwear-clad Paul Denton.
Photo: Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed Got a Horse
The then 24-year-old actor spoke exclusively with Et about the role that saw him dancing in his underwear in a hotel room to George Michael’s “Faith,” making out with co-star Van Der Beek, and being on the edge of stardom.
“I’m not going to lie to you, it wasn’t easy,” Somerhalder said of playing the bisexual character that fantasized about kissing Van Der Beek’s character, Sean Bateman...
- 12/8/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
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