Matt Bomer has been a prominent presence on the big screen, captivating audiences with his versatile performances. His ability to connect with various audience types and effortlessly adapt to diverse roles shows off his undeniable talent as an actor.
He made a name for himself in White Collar alongside Willie Garson, who passed away in 2021. Ahead of what would have been his 60th birthday, Bomer made a touching post about his beloved co-star.
Matt Bomer Remembers His White Collar Co-Star Willie Garson On His Birthday
Leading up to what would have been Willie Garson’s 60th birthday on Tuesday, Matt Bomer shared heartfelt sentiments about his late co-star from White Collar. While speaking to PEOPLE at the SCAD TVfest in Atlanta, Matt Bomer remembered his good friend Willie Garson.
“I have only special memories of working with Willie. He made every day more fun. He made every day more funny. He certainly added color to any room he was in, any conversation he was in, and he was a beautiful actor to get to work with.”
Matt Bomer and Willie Garson shared the screen for six seasons in the USA crime dramedy. Garson portrayed Mozzie, the close friend of Bomer’s character, Neal Caffrey. Bomer reminisced about how much he enjoyed working with Garson on the show.
“Whenever I looked in the call sheet and I said that I was going to have scenes with Mozzie, coming up that next week, I knew it was going to be a fun day at work.”
Willie Garson will forever be remembered for his contributions to the industry, especially as a major part of White Collar. Nonetheless, Matt Bomer will never forget his dear friend and that is unlikely to change anytime soon.
Matt Bomer Confirmed Talks For A White Collar Comeback
White Collar follows the story of Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), a brilliant con man who is finally apprehended by FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) after a prolonged game of cat and mouse. Instead of serving time in prison, Neal strikes a deal to assist Peter and the FBI in capturing other white-collar criminals.
The arrangement is beneficial for the FBI, as Neal possesses extensive knowledge of cons, is an exceptional puzzle solver, and can easily detect forgeries. Over six seasons, Neal and Peter form a partnership to bring down a variety of criminals who believe they are either above the law or too clever to be apprehended. The show concluded back in 2014, so it has been around a decade since fans saw Bomer in action as Caffrey.
While speaking to TVLine, Matt Bomer revealed that there has been legitimate talk about White Collar coming back after a decade. He added that things need to fall into place, but that there is a plan in effect. his
”There has been talk. It’s actually very legitimate talk, it’s in conversation. A lot of things need to fall into place, but there is a plan in effect, at least, so we’ll see what happens”
Regarding the potential reboot of White Collar, fans may recall that in the series finale, the main character fakes his death to lead a life of cons in Europe. The finale also reveals Peter and Elizabeth naming their son after Neal. While TVLine reported that USA Network and 20th Television (the show’s production studio) haven’t commented on the possibility of a new installment of White Collar, Matt Boom’s statements appear to bring us closer to unraveling the mystery.
