Aaron Tveit Talks New USA Series GRACELAND

In an interview in yesterday's NY Post, Aaron Tveit spoke about his upcoming role as Federal Agent Mike Warren in the new USA Network drama GRACELAND. Explains the 'Les Mis' star, "I booked 'Les Mis' and 'Graceland' a couple days apart, and that was insane." He adds, "Life is very, very great. I have no complaints."

The 29-year-old portrayed the young revolutionary Enjolras in the big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical opposite another stage veteran Hugh Jackman. Says Tveit of his co-star, "I went to see Hugh's one-man show on Broadway after I'd gotten it [Les Mis role]. In The Middle of the show, in front of the whole audience, he congratulated me. That's the kind of gracious and amazing person he is. Someone like him leading the company really put my nerves at ease."

"Graceland" delves into the lives of an elusive group of undercover agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and U.S. Customs, whose worlds collide at a repossessed Southern California beachfront mansion called Graceland. Graduating at the top of his class, FBI rookie Mike Warren (played by Tveit) anticipates a traditional D.C. desk job when he's unexpectedly shipped to Graceland. Immediately thrown into his first undercover assignment, he relies heavily on the guidance of legendary FBI agent and mentor.

Although the new series does not offer any singing opportunities, the actor still manages to keep his voice in tune. He reveals to the Post that between takes, he often keeps cast and crew entertained by bursting into such R&B tunes as Sisqo's "Thong Song" or more recent hits such as Demi Lovato's "Give Your Heart a Break." "I kinda don't know I'm doing it at times," he shares. "People have said it's very funny how random it is. Anything could come out of my mouth."

Read the interview in full here!

Tveit has made a name for himself on Broadway with starring roles in the Pulitzer Prize-winning NEXT TO NORMAL as well as CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in addition to his tremendous work as Enjorlas in Tom Hooper's mega-hit screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES.

Photo by: James Minchin III/USA Network

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