Mason Versaw Talks Netflix’s Boo, Bitch Series

In our Q&A sequence “POPSUGAR Crush,” we get to know a few of our favourite celebs’ extra intimate particulars — from their first movie star crush to one of the best love recommendation they’ve ever obtained. This month, we’re crushing on “Boo, Bitch” star Mason Versaw.

Mason Versaw, 21, is rapidly making a reputation for himself with roles in “Gossip Girl,” “Tick, Tick… Boom!,” and “Sex Appeal.” And now he is starring alongside Lana Condor in her new Netflix comedy “Boo, Bitch.” Versaw performs swoon-worthy highschool senior Jake C., who’s in a sophisticated love triangle with Erika (Condor) and Riley (Aparna Brielle).

“‘Boo, Bitch’ is principally a couple of highschool senior [Erika] who’s been oppressed by the queen bee [Riley] of the college all 4 years of highschool,” Versaw tells POPSUGAR. “She seizes the chance together with her greatest pal to manage her narrative and principally begin dwelling her greatest life on one night time, solely to seek out out that following morning that she is a ghost.”

Condor additionally serves as a producer on the undertaking. Back in November 2021, she spoke to POPSUGAR about her expertise engaged on the present, saying it was “a very completely different expertise” than what she’s used to, however she “realized loads” and felt she would “by no means be the identical.” She added, “There are so many issues that I simply do not know. But I realized loads on the present . . . I actually took the place of letting me simply be a sponge and let me simply study as a lot as I can.”

The eight-episode restricted sequence additionally stars Zoe Colletti as Gia, Jami Alix as Lea, and Conor Husting as Jake W. “I really feel prefer it’s an incredible escape,” Versaw says of the sequence. “It’s not your stereotypical highschool present. Typically, the characters would not have lots of depth, however surprisingly on this fast-paced present, there undoubtedly is loads to every character and a few severe classes that may be realized from every one among them. It has loads to supply.”

“Boo, Bitch” is on the market to stream on Netflix now. Read the remainder of Versaw’s “POPSUGAR Crush” interview forward.

Are you Team Riley or Team Erika?

It’s humorous, with the way in which issues progress with Erika, you’ll be able to’t assist however end up at a degree liking Riley greater than Erika. But I might nonetheless say I’m Team Erika, regardless of the tough conditions that happen. When it comes all the way down to it, she has to do some reflecting and she or he realizes what’s essential to her and in life and she or he is aware of learn how to get herself grounded, however similar with Riley. There’s an actual redeeming high quality that Riley has, particularly on the finish.

What love recommendation do you’ve for Jake C.?

He may be very depending on being with somebody and possibly does not belief himself sufficient. What I might say is try to discover that energy by yourself and know that you would be able to go on and reside your individual life. Sometimes it’s a must to heal, it’s a must to discover ways to heal by your self and put your self first. Let’s possibly discuss to a therapist, expensive Jake C.

What is one among your fondest highschool recollections?

I keep in mind we have been doing a manufacturing of “Les Misérables,” and we principally needed to construct these large units on stage, similar to these giant stairs. And I keep in mind skipping class these whole three months that we have been on the point of rehearse for this play. And we would simply skip and actually flip off the lights within the auditorium — me, the band children, and the theater children — and go into the auditorium and play disguise and search. It was only a time of pleasure for this play.

What yearbook superlative would you win in highschool at the moment?

I really feel prefer it most likely would’ve been like “greatest hair.”

Go-to espresso/tea order?

I have a tendency to only do English breakfast.

Signature scent/cologne?

I’ve this Versace cologne that I’ve had for the final 5 years. So that is most likely my signature cologne, as a result of it is nearly my solely cologne.

Who was your first movie star crush?

Baby V, Vanessa Hudgens.

What is your favourite type of self-care?

Going to remedy. I simply actually began going to remedy final 12 months, and I swear it is simply been a fairly severe recreation changer.

What is probably the most romantic factor you’ve got ever carried out or that is ever been carried out for you?

I’ve been, actual discuss, inactive since I used to be within the tenth grade in the case of relationships and getting concerned. So if I’m excited about one thing romantic, I simply keep in mind going all out on a Valentine’s Day and making my ninth-grade girlfriend chocolate-covered strawberries and [getting her] flowers. Then we went and noticed some film, which was like Nicholas Sparks.

What is your best date night time?

My best date night time would most likely be possibly occurring a stroll, mountaineering by way of nature, however in a spot that is protected and peaceable, after which having a picnic. I really feel like that’d be very nice.