Jesse Williams sparked an internet frenzy Monday after a nude video of him in the Broadway play Take Me Out emerged online. Filming at the show is strictly prohibited, but one audience member clearly broke the rules and shared the clip online.
The leak came as Williams nabbed a Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play Tony Awards nomination for his role as Darren Lemming.
The play’s synopsis on 2nd Stage reads, “When Darren Lemming (Williams), the star center fielder for the Empires, comes out of the closet, the reception off the field reveals a barrage of long-held unspoken prejudices. “Facing some hostile teammates and fraught friendships, Darren is forced to contend with the challenges of being a gay person of colour within the confines of a classic American institution.
As the Empires struggle to rally toward a championship season, the players and their fans begin to question tradition, their loyalties, and the price of victory.” READ MORE: Jesse Williams And Sarah Drew Set ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Return Most of the male cast, including Patrick J.
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