Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey showed off their intense chemistry as they played secret lovers in a hot new clip from their upcoming limited series Fellow Travelers.
Matt, 45, plays Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller, while Jonathan, 35, plays Tim Laughlin in the political romance, which airs October 27 on Paramount+ with Showtime.
The new clip shows a sexually charged moment between the two as they begin their forbidden romance during the Lavender Scare in Washington.
The pair talk politics between Joseph McCarthy and President Roosevelt while Tim sits on Hawk’s lap and Hawk slowly unbuttons Tim’s shirt.
Tim then asks if he can accompany his partner to a party, but Hawk refuses, implying that they need to keep the relationship a secret.
Secret Affair: Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey showed off their intense chemistry as they played secret lovers in a hot new clip from their upcoming limited series Fellow Travelers
Love Story: Matt, 45, plays Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller, while Jonathan, 35, plays Tim Laughlin in the political romance, premiering October 27 on Paramount+ with Showtime
Steamy: The new clip shows a sexually charged moment between the two as they begin their forbidden romance during the Lavender Scare in Washington
He rejects him and says, “You’re not dressed for it, you’re not dating.” That’s the real world, Skippy.
Tim responds by asking, “I’m your boy, right?” before explaining, “And your boy wants to go to the party.”
He then moves to the floor between Hawk’s legs, who teases, “How much does he want to go?”
Jonathan and Matt recently discussed filming the sex scenes together and why they were so important to the series and to representation in the queer community.
Jonathan told Out Magazine: “I think it’s so important.” “You can’t tell the queer love story and not show how intrinsic the sex is.”
Matt added: “Story-wise, all of these scenes really move the story forward.” Their relationships are no longer the same as before after the scenes above. So they are all essential and inherent to the story.”
Jonathan continued: “I think it’s so nuanced and personal, isn’t it?” The way people have sex is so presumed. It was definitely the first time I saw how the roles within a gay relationship and the power and status of being submissive and dominant were highlighted.”
The series is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon, which begins in the 1950s when Senator McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants.”
Things get heated: The couple talks politics between Joseph McCarthy and President Roosevelt while Tim sits on Hawk’s lap and Hawk slowly unbuttons Tim’s shirt
Significance: Jonathan and Matt recently discussed filming the sex scenes together and why they were so important to the series and to representation in the queer community
Scary times: The series is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon, which begins in the 1950s when Senator McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants”.
Forbidden Romance: As their rhetoric intensifies and ushers in one of the darkest periods in 20th century American history, Hawk and Tim begin an affair
As their rhetoric heats up, ushering in one of the darkest periods in 20th century American history, Hawk and Tim begin a romance.
Matt’s character Hawk is described as “charismatic” and a man who “has a financially rewarding career behind the scenes in politics.”
He should also “avoid emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim,” who is described as a “young man full of idealism and religious faith.”
The series spans four decades and follows five main characters – Hawk, Tim, Marcus (Jelali Alladin), Lucy (Allison Williams) and Frankie (Noah J. Ricketts).
It will follow the characters through major historical events, such as the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, “as they encounter obstacles in the world and within themselves.”
Exciting: The series follows the characters through major historical events, such as the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, “as they encounter obstacles in the world and within themselves” .
Jelali will play Marcus Hooks, who comes from a middle-class family based in Washington and is a journalist covering the Senate elections while dealing with the racism he encounters on a daily basis.
Alison will play Lucy Smith, the daughter of a prominent U.S. senator who has known Hawk since she was a teenager.
Noah will play Frankie Hines, a drag performer who works at Cozy Corner, a popular underground gay nightspot owned by Hawk and Marcus.
Also starring is Linus Roache, who will play Senator Wesley Smith, a career politician and family man who is like a father to Hawk.
The eight-episode series was created by Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia, Homeland), who serves as executive producer along with Matt, Robbie Rogers (All American, My Policeman) and Dee Johnson.