Brandon Sklenar asks if I can see the scar on his forehead.
Its faded and off-white, slanted down toward his left eyebrow.
As far as scars go, its a good one.
(The camera is focused on Spencers face, so viewers dont see his ill-fated adversary.
Still ick, but lessick.)
We had the real steel helmet, says the actor, 32.
And Ben [Richardson], our director, was like, Just go feral on it.
We have one take, so just go for it.
And I was losing my sh*t, screaming, slamming this helmet down.
1923is a high-emotion, big-stakes soapy drama, centered on the Prohibition-era generation ofYellowstones Dutton dynasty.
On the surface, Spencer is a prototype of the horse-riding, punch-throwing men who populate the Yellowstone ranch.
One of his biggest inspirations for Spencer was Jimmy Stewart.
Hes just so lovely.
He has a good heart.
In the film, Sklenar and co-star Blake Lively play first-love sweethearts.
Many fans had dream-castactors like Dylan OBrien, Chase Stokes, and Logan Lerman for the role.
Hes in town briefly before returning to his dog and house about 100 miles northwest in Santa Barbara.
Its his respite away from the chaotic clout-chasing and careerism of Los Angeles.
In case its not obvious, hes not from here.
Its like a Bruce Springsteen song, Sklenar says, agreeing.
But its very much true.
This earnestness is also likely what endeared him to his A-list co-stars, Ford and Mirren.
Helen was out there with us, learned how to drive a carriage.
Harrison brought his own saddle, says Sklenar.
Hes just like your uncle.
Scenes that could have been shot over weeks were filmed in days.
Its almost like youre on stage.
I genuinely dont know anything, he says regarding their fate.
She could never make it back.
We could, she could, I couldnt!
He says he hasnt gotten scripts for the next season yet.
