David and Brendan - best buds?
I’m so glad to see actors/actresses who can overcome their personal issues and make it work on the set! Although in this case, I suppose you could have marked up any visible hostility to sibling rivalry, and considering their family history, it may have just added to the character’s dynamics… big brother always covering for little brother who takes advantage of big brother’s kindness, yeah, that could lead to some latent hostility!
In a recent TV Guide magazine, William Keck answered the question “How does David Boreanaz get along with Brendan Fehr, who plays his brother Jared on Bones?” The answer was enlightening. The opening line to his answer is “Better than they used to.” Huh? Apparently the two actors did have a real-life scuffle that started a few years back after they played against each other at a celebrity hockey game. Brendan Fehr shared that “We had a pushing match, and we delved into our book of unflattering words to call each other.” David added that they “ended up getting into a brawl on the ice and things were said. We were pushing each other around, as hockey players to. And then he backed off.” (Good for you Brendan!)
It also sounds like the two hadn’t truly gotten over their scuffle on the ice since Brendan admitted that although he was surprised that David approved of his being cast as his brother, the two of them ended up getting along while on set. Whew, big sigh of relief there! But, with that being said, he also admitted that he would “have no problems punching David in the face,” and expects that David would most likely react the same. Yikes. “And then we’d have a beer after.”
Oh, okay. Must be a guy thing…
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