What is Scott Patterson's take on Rory Gilmore's love interests?

Scott Patterson, who played Luke Danes on Gilmore Girls, believes Rory needs to move on from her three main boyfriends - Dean, Jess, and Logan - and find a "completely new person" to be with.

How has Scott Patterson's view on Rory's relationships changed over time?

After revisiting the show on his podcast, I Am All In...Again! with Scott Patterson, the 67-year-old actor says he has changed his mind and no longer cares about the debate over which of Rory's boyfriends was the best match.

What does Scott Patterson think makes a good romantic hero on Gilmore Girls?

According to Patterson, the best romantic heroes are those who have to "bridge a chasm" to get to the other person, rather than those who "get along right away." He believes this is what made the slow-burning relationship between his character Luke and Lorelai Gilmore so compelling.

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Gilmore Girls Star Dismisses Debate Over Rory's Boyfriends

11 Oct

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Scott Patterson, who played Luke Danes, says Rory needs a "completely new person"
He has revisited the show on his podcast, changing his mind on Rory's love interests
Fans have long debated which of Rory's three main boyfriends was the best match

Gilmore Girls Star Dismisses Debate Over Rory's Boyfriends

In the 25 years since Gilmore Girls first aired, fans have passionately debated which of Rory Gilmore's three main love interests was the best match for the show's protagonist. However, Scott Patterson, the actor who played Luke Danes, has now dismissed the debate entirely.

Patterson, who has been revisiting key moments from the series on his new podcast, I Am All In...Again! with Scott Patterson, says he no longer cares about "any of it." The 67-year-old actor believes Rory needs to "mature out of these experiences with these boys" and find a "completely new person" to be with.

While Patterson acknowledges that "the fans want one of the three" - referring to Dean, Jess, and Logan - he doesn't think any of them are a good fit for Rory in the long run. He explains that the relationships "weren't meant to" work out, and that Rory should have a "fresh" and "unique" experience with someone new.