CastleTV.net Special Guest chat
with Castle Cast Member Jon Huertas
Tuesday November 23, 2009
Jon Huertas plays Detetive Esposito in Castle and generously accepted our invitation to spend some time chatting with fans in our special guest chat session.
Around 70 people attended the session which ran for about 45 minutes.
Our thanks to Jon on behalf of CastleTV.net and Castle fans for being so generous with his time. You can now follow Jon on Twitter @Jon_Huertas
[huertas23] Yo it’s Jon…Finally home from work…Nathan says…”What’s up?” But it was in Canadian!
[jhuertas23] Thank you, Thank you, thank you
[Admin] Ok… now that everyone’s welcomed Jon, shall we get started?
[jhuertas23] Alright Admin…Let’s do it.
[Admin] Jon, our first question is from an anonymous person
QUESTION [Anonymous] What is it like to be Seamus’ side kick?
[jhuertas23] Sorry for being late…was just making a little TV show called Castle…
[jhuertas23] WTF?! Seamus is my sidekick!!! And I know that’s you Seamus!
QUESTION [sheryllnkansas] I believe I would have a hard time staying in character in so many humorous scenes. One in particular was the “you smell like cherries” scene.. The timing of your line “Are we interrupting something” was simply perfect. How do you “time” the delivery of such a line or practice it before filming?
[jhuertas23] We do rehearse before the actual take…
[jhuertas23] But I’ve been told by Andrew Marlowe that my timing is pretty good…
[jhuertas23] And thanks for the compliment.
[jhuertas23] A big part of it is also the support we give each other. It’s helps us tto work to perfect a scene.
QUESTION [CastleFanLisa] Who pulls the biggest pranks on set and what was the funniest thing someone did?
[jhuertas23] Wow…That’s a hard one. I think that Nathan and I pull some good pranks. Nathan TP’d Stana’s trailer with tape, Toilet Paper and othe stuff.
[jhuertas23] We’re still getting to know each other though…Think we’ve finally determined how far we can take something. So I’m gonna go after Nathan after the holidays.
QUESTION [ashley_slomo] Who in the cast is the most like the character they play on the show? The least?
[jhuertas23] Seamus is EXACTLY like Ryan!!! I’m a lot like Esposito too. And I will say that Molly is as sweet, smart and beautiful in person as she is as Alexis.
QUESTION [cko] You have such a great physical presence in all your scenes. Is it as important to “work on” how to move, stand and gesture as it is to deliver lines? And how do you “practice” or tune up for that part of a role?
[jhuertas23] Interesting question..
[jhuertas23] I don’t really work on it…I kinda fall into it. I spent eight years in the Armed Forces and you’re taught to have a certain type of presence so maybe that leaks out.
[jhuertas23] Sometimes the director will have us stand a certain way so we can trun and take the camera to the other actors though.
[jhuertas23] I think as an actor, I like to try and make strong choices that may resonate physically…especially when I’m trying not to look like Beckett’s flunkie…As it sometimes comes across on paper. 
QUESTION [Pamela_J] Since you have begun exploring the lives of some of the other characters, is there any part of Esposito’s character that you would like to see explored or expanded upon? Also have you made any suggestions toward forming him as a character?
[jhuertas23] Andrew Marlowe, Rob Bowman and I had discussions about my character and they let bring into the back story that he was former Special Forces and NYPD ESU…That’s why I’ve always got the big guns when we breach a room or go after bad guys. And I would definitely like to see that expanded on. They are very open to ptches…
[jhuertas23] ptches is slang for pitches…or maybe I messed up…who knows.
QUESTION [Actress27] Do you ever go online and search on sites such as Youtube and Deviant Art, to see what fanmade videos and pictures there are of Castle?
[jhuertas23] I don’t but Seamus does and he’s shown me one of the two of us…
QUESTION [sarah_darling] Jon – If you could choose any guest star/guest stars to work with who would you choose any why?
[jhuertas23] Oh man I would choose Evangeline Lily…to play my love interest for several episodes and with several love scenes!!! All because she’s beautifully hot and because I actually think that she’s a talent.
[jhuertas23] Esposito needs some lovin’!
QUESTION [jillmk4@yahoo.com] Hi Jon and thanks for hanging out with us! If you weren’t an actor, what profession would you choose to be?!
[jhuertas23] I would like to direct but if that didn’t work, I’d most likely would be in Law Enforcement…that was always the backup plan.
QUESTION [BJWanlund ] Mr. Huertas, what advice do you have for aspiring actors?
[jhuertas23] Unless someone gave me a record deal!!!
[jhuertas23] I would say to study, study, study…Study Theatre…Study the actors you see in TV and Film and read plays, scripts and books…The more informed you can be, the better chance you’ll have at competing when you close your eyes and jump off the cliff.
[jhuertas23] That is what you are doing when you choose this lifstyle…it’s like jumping into an ocean full of sharks and you have to be the better prepared, stronger shark.
[jhuertas23] It’s really hard to break in but everything can be figured out…The best thing to do is make sure your heart is telling you to do it…Then you’ll be strong enough to break dow the walls with your drive, knowledge and talent.
[jhuertas23] I hope that helped a bit…
[jhuertas23] Nex ?
[jhuertas23] Dammit I can’t spell!!!
QUESTION related to your previous response… [YouSmellLikeCherries] Can you sing? A lot of fans have mentioned that a Castle: the Musical episode would be a lot of fun!
[jhuertas23] I do sing…I studied musical theatre and have had several bands…WE’ve kicked the idea around the stages too…We shall see.
QUESTION [MnCastleFan] Jon, Let me start out by saying how proud I am of you for serving our country. While filming “Castle” are there times that the writers have you say or do something that you think, “My character would never say or do that” but you still have to do it? What would be an example?
[jhuertas23] Two more okay then I’ve gotta eat…
[jhuertas23] Since they write the show and the characters…They really know what my character would say. But if I feel strongly about a moment and how he might say it, we discuss and they trust me enough to listen and most of the time let me put my spin on it.
[jhuertas23] Two more questions…next please.
QUESTION [nypinta] I was curious how you first became involved with Puppies Behind Bars.
[jhuertas23] I’ll come back again…next week if ya like.
[jhuertas23] Nice!!! Someone knows about the best friggin Charity in the Country!!!
[jhuertas23] I am now on the Board of Directors…An honor to say the least.
[jhuertas23] I became involved after I was dissatisfied by a couple of othe Veteran based charities I was working with…Someone told me about it and I contacted the office while I was out in NYC…They let me come up to their offices and I convinced them to let me be involved.
[jhuertas23] I can’t say enough about the program Dog Tags as well as the EDC dogs they train. The inmates are amazing as well as the staff and brave vets that get these amazing animals!!!
[jhuertas23] Next ? Last one and I gots to eat!!!
QUESTION Last Question for today – “So what’s with the lapel pins? I’m glad you stopped wearing that old fake pin!”
[jhuertas23] Me too!!!
QUESTION (For the benefit of most of us I think we need some explanation of what that’s about Jon) you can probably guess where the question came from…
[jhuertas23] I started wearing them in the Pilot Episode…I did some research with real NYPD Homicide Detectives and they gave me a bunch to wear so I could pay homage to them. I wore a real one in the Pilot and that prop department in NYC lost them… :{
[jhuertas23] :{
[jhuertas23] So Seamus and I ordered a bunch on our own so we could lose that fake crap and pay respect.
[jhuertas23] Seamus was instrumental in getting those pins
[Admin] Jon, thank you so very much for taking time out of your very busy schedule to connect with the fans. I think I speak for everyone when we say we all enjoyed hearing what you have to say and thank you too for offering to come chat with us again some time soon.
[MnCastleFan] Jon, It has been an great chat, good night, and thanks for being on a an entertaining show!
[sarah_darling] I’ll have to make fun of you for being on Sabrina the Teenage Witch next time…
[sheryllnkansas] Thank you Jon for chatting with us hugs to YOU. Please come back again. See, we are well behaved because WeRCastleholics!
[castlefan] Love you, Jon
[jeverha2] Thank you Jon!!
[Silver] Thank you Jon!
[jy286] Thanks so much Jon!
[amanda] thank u jon, you are really sweet
[sydneydeb] thanks Jon that was super shiny xxx
[caskett-beckle] thanx!!!!
[yoojoo] You rock jon!
[itsmyworld] Thank you so much Jon. This was awesome. Hope to see you again sometime.
[glyphgeek] thanx jon
[emi] Thanks Jon!
[mod3] Thanks so much Jon!
[BJWanlund] Thank you Jon!!
[Pamela_J.] Thank you jon!
[YouSmellLikeCherries] Thanks jon! tell the rest of the cast to come chat w/ us!
[greymind] Thank you, come back soon. Get some grub.
[MizKrysti] thank you for coming to spend time!
[amanda] thanks for join us
[ams87] What they said ^^
[Paladin] Awesome dude thank you
[jhuertas23] You’re welcome…Admin let me know if you want me to come back since I was late and cut it short.
[monbon] Thanks Jon- Enjoy Dinner. Happy Thanksgiving as well
[indosinganadian] Thank you Jon… hope you come back sometimes
[Steffili] cu soon Jon
[Jill] Thanks much
[Kcat10] Thank you! Love that you’ll come back!
[sydneydeb] your always welcome Jon, all you guys are
[gibgrl1] Happy Thanksgiving
[sarah_darling] thanks so much for stopping by Jon, come back anytime!
[indosinganadian] Please drop by anytime Jon!!
[sarah_darling] someone is usually here
[jy286] Come back anytime Jon!
[gibgrl1] See you next week ..we hope
[jhuertas23] Yeah Happy Thanksgiving!!!
[Steeldust] thx Jon
[sheryllnkansas] Tell your “friends” at work to show up too he he
[sarah_darling] Happy Thanksgiving!
[itsmyworld] Happy Thanksgiving!
[caskett-beckle] jhuertas23 happy thanksgiving!~
[jy286] Happy Thanksgiving!
[ashley_slomo] Thanks Jon!!!
[Kcat10] Happy Bird Day!
[sydneydeb] send you guys all Chrismtas cards so keep an eye out
[gibgrl1] Blessings to everyone on the show
[amanda] well be happy to have you here again
[sheryllnkansas] Happy Thanksgiving!
[gibgrl1] Cast and crew
[BJWanlund] Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all a good night!!
[nypinta] Stay frosty.
[MichyGeary] Thank you Jon!
[gibgrl1] Joh are you on Twitter
[indosinganadian] HAppy Thanksgiving…even though it was in october in Canada!!
[jhuertas23] See ya…I’m out and it was my pleasure.
[gibgrl1] Can we follow you on twitter
[caskett-beckle] bye
[jhuertas23] I’m gonna get that Twiiter thing going…Now I’m really out.
About Admin
Thanks again for chatting with us Jon! Next time please feel free to eat first! We’ll wait for you!
BTW, when are you coming back? I still have something to ask (kinda ask… hehe) you!
Jon, so happy you could stop by. We had a great time and want you back for more! Plus,we are really enjoying you on twitter, including the candid comments and pictures. Keep it up.. we LOVE it!
The chat was great! Got a couple more questions, so hope Jon comes back soon
And yes, keep up the tweets, Jon!
Thanks Jon! It was a pleasure having you here! BTW you are a great tweeter!
Thanks Jon sooo much to bad i didnt get to ask you a question……
whens the next time Castle appers to the tv?
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