Multitalented actor and model Gregg Hillhouse opens up to Remixd Mag about his recent experience of being casted in reality TV show ‘Back In The Groove’ on Hulu! Competing with 24 other men for the love of three middle-aged women, he is elated at being part of the series shot in a villa within the gaudy resides of Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic.
“It looks humorous but it takes some adjusting” he tells Remixd Mag.
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“A few grueling and sleepless nights as I was left only amongst my thoughts. NO television, NO Phones, NO outside communication amongst loved ones as well as the world. It may seem humorous but it did take some initial adjusting.”
Selected as the first contestant, he cites the new experiences such as dating three women at once, of a different age bracket than he’s used to were eye-opening moments for him.
“It’s not everyday you go on a date with two or three other individuals (group date),” Gregg Hillhouse said.
“Some of the slick tricks that I had once gotten away with in college are not going to earn favor with GROWN women. Three women within their 40’s. You gotta come with it. Be a man and show them that you can handle a strong, robust and hard working personality. These three women are beautiful, a charming and beguiling smile won’t be enough. You have to have more substance to you. I brought the entire package. This experience brought out the best in me.”
Where the passion comes from
In the end, he explains it was more than grappling for the prize, as he and some of the gents built genuine relationships:
“Amidst all of the competition, jockeying for position with 24 other competitors it is important to denote that I forged a brotherhood. Life long bonds with good men and good overall people. Win or lose, we became a unit. Through thick and thin, a family. I know I definitely left some good film out there and went out on that island swinging for the fences” he disseminated.
Even with the ostentatious looks, Gregg says he has an enthusiasm for being behind the camera, even though he is still comfortable in front of it. The Phoenix, Arizona native is a Journalism graduate from Phoenix State Arizona University:
“Acting has always been a passion of mine. I am a movie buff for sure! Quoting movie lines on the daily. A student of the game overall. I find myself just as fascinated with behind the scenes work than that of being in front of the camera,” he said. “
Moving forward
“I am learning how to operate with camera equipment,” Gregg Hillhouse mentions. “This illustrious experience has shown me just how hard the production team works behind the scenes. They are the real MVP’s, not just cast and talent.”
Aspirational and wide-eyed as ever, he hopes to have his own productions in the future and feature in pristine modelling campaigns by high-end brands in the future:
“I look to continue working as a model and advancing my career. See myself on the island of Ibiza, shooting a Giorgio Armani fragrance commercial. White sands, vibrant aqua colored watering. I can also see myself smiling for a Crest commercial–I keep the pearly white’s ready and in high demand! The best is yet to come. Dream it, view it and achieve it. Speak it within existence. Trust me when I say that I am ready. Godspeed.”
