You guys will recognize Derek Theler from ABC Family’s smash hit comedy series Baby Daddy. Danny plays the character role of Danny. Derek has plenty of reasons to celebrate. Baby Daddy has become such a hit amongst fans that it has boasted an impressive slew of guest stars this season. Among the faces you can expect in the new season are Lucy Hale and Cassie Scerbo.
We recently chatted with Derek about the new season of Baby Daddy. He reveals what and who we can expect this season.
Check out our interview with Derek Theler:
Via conference call:
What’s on the agenda for your character [Danny Wheeler] in the upcoming season?
Derek Theler: This season is definitely better than ever! We had such a good time shooting it. Our characters have really developed a lot throughout the last couple of seasons, especially this season because I feel like us as actors know exactly what we want to do with the characters. We have a lot more history so we can have more fun in the episodes.
Danny has a lot going on. He still has those feelings for Riley and he’s trying to figure out his feelings towards Ben and Riley, trying to figure their relationship out and when he wants to take his moment to actually tell his dream girl how he feels. At the same time, he’s also exploring some other options, he’s dating other girls and he’s still going through all the same stuff with his team and not being one of the best players. He’s trying to solidify his position on his hockey team for his job. It’s more crazy situations that involve the baby and costumes. It’s bigger than ever. It’s a great time!
What was it like working with Lucy Hale?
Derek: She’s great! She was such a sweetheart. I barely knew her before she came onto the show, but she fit in just perfectly. It was an amazing week of work.
What do you think about Danny not stepping up and telling Riley how he feels?
Derek: That’s a hard question because when you look at their history, they’ve known each other for so long and they’ve been best friends since they were kids. I think it’s just one of those things where he’s scared to lose her in that way and feels like if he really expresses his true feelings for her that their relationship as best friends isn’t going to be the same at all. He’s definitely waiting for the right moment to strike. It’s hard because it seems to never want to come.
Why do you think he hasn’t told his brother [Ben] about his feelings for Riley?
Derek: Ben is the only one in the show that actually doesn’t have any idea about Danny’s feelings. He has never heard anything that Danny has said about Riley and even Riley is somewhat aware of Danny’s feelings at this point just due to one voicemail. I think the main reason is because Ben and Riley are trying to figure out if they’re right for each other and he’s his brother. I think it would make it worse if Ben knew that Danny had these feelings and it would complicate things a lot. I think Danny is pretty much trying to keep it a secret for those reasons, because he doesn’t want to lose his relationship with his best friend and his brother.
We want to thank Derek for taking the time to answer some questions for us. We really appreciate it!
Baby Daddy airs Wednesdays on ABC Family.
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