It’s never too late to return to Stars Hollow, not even for Milo Ventimiglia who for years has played one of the most beloved characters of Gilmore Girls. His Jess Mariano remains a vivid character in viewers’ memories who would love to find themselves in the presence of Rory, Jess, and all the residents of Stars Hollow for a new adventure. After the Netflix revival, a new documentary on Gilmore Girls has been announced in which Milo Ventimiglia will also participate and, in a recent interview, the actor offered a few more comments about that period of his life, also mentioning Alexis Bledel.
Milo Ventimiglia recalls the on-set experience of Gilmore Girls and his relationship with Alexis Bledel
Perhaps not everyone knows that Milo Ventimiglia and Alexis Bledel did not share a relationship only on screen. While in Gilmore Girls Rory grew romantically close to Jess, behind the scenes the two actors also developed a romantic chemistry that lasted about three and a half years and ended in 2006.
Remembering that period of his life and the still strong fan interest in Gilmore Girls, the actor revealed to US Weekly: “The episodes are designed to be analyzed and dissected by the audience. For us, making them is the very experience of the creative process. What were those days on set like? Being in the company of Jared Padalecki, being with Alexis Bledel… the experience is something I always immerse myself in, something that deeply satisfies me.” Also regarding the experience, he recalled a behind-the-scenes moment to appear as realistic as possible: “I remember filming at the Warner Bros. studios with Alexis and getting on the bus with a bag that the prop master wanted to be very light. But I said: ‘Yeah, but it looks full and is enormous, so it should be heavy. Put a lot of sand in it.’ That’s the kind of thing I think about.”
And even if it’s not clear what will become of Lorelai and Rory, HBO Max has confirmed the production of a documentary that will involve the creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, Lauren Graham and also Milo Ventimiglia: “Probably by then I won’t rewatch any episode to refresh my memory. I have no idea what lies ahead, but I will be part of it,” confirmed the star of This Is Us. The documentary is expected to include many cut scenes and behind-the-scenes footage, but Milo Ventimiglia clarified: “I haven’t shot my part yet. I hold Amy and also Lauren in high regard. I have no idea what we will talk about. Twenty-six years have passed since I shot that TV series.” Of course, his Jess has also returned in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, the Netflix revival composed of four episodes released in 2016.
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