The Untold Truth Of Nicholas Braun

Like many of us during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicholas Braun spent much of his free time bingeing trashy dating shows, most notably Netflix's "Love Is Blind," as he told GQ. But unlike most of us, the "Zola" star also managed to channel his viewing habits into something wholly productive.

Yes, inspired by the exploits of Damian, Giannina, and co., Braun began writing a script for a film about a dating show contestant he dubs a "social horror movie." The actor — who, despite watching them relentlessly, admits he finds reality shows "kind of horrific" — also penned a screenplay for another movie during his unexpected downtime, one based on a long-term relationship.

In a 2021 interview with The Cut, Braun revealed he's always been interested in the "courting process." Referring to his pandemic projects, the actor expanded, "These things become a net for all of my little fascinations. Like, Oh, that was a weird wedding, or hearing people on a first date and watching their body language." But what about his own dating habits? Well, the New Yorker admitted he's not exactly a play-it-cool kinda guy. "I don't feel like I have power or leverage at all," he said in relation to that agonizing post-date uncertainty. "I'm the one trying to get something, get a text back or get a call back or anything."

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