Matt Bomer Talks 'Surreal' Emmy Nomination, Previews White Collar's 'Hitchcockian' Ending 

The Outstanding Supporting Actor in a TV Miniseries or Movie contender has some fierce competition — from his own costars! — but for Bomer, who read Larry Kramer’s play of the same name as a teenager, nothing will outshine the “magical” experience of playing gay

Below, the actor revels in the “unbelievable” nomination, teases

‘s “Hitchcockian” series finale and reveals where the future will take him after he wraps the USA Network drama.

It’s so beyond exciting. I’m just so grateful and overcome with excitement. It’s a surreal moment, but I’m incredibly happy that the film was acknowledged in the way it was and that so many of the people that worked so hard on it were acknowledged as well.

TVLINE | You’re up against three of your co-stars in the supporting actor category. How does

It’s great. We’re a family. We were all committed to being a part of this story. If you ever told me I’d ever even be in a category with those actors, I would have laughed at you. So the fact that I’m even in their company is unbelievable for me. I love them dearly. It’s going to be a fun night to get to celebrate together.

TVLINE | What was the most memorable text or phone call you received today?

I found out from my husband, Simon. I’m in New York filming

, and he’s in LA. He’d gotten up to watch. It was just great to get to share that moment with him. I had to separate myself from my family for a long time to get to play this role. There was a lot of moments when I was weighing 130 pounds and probably not the most joyful person to be around. So it was nice to get to celebrate a really happy moment with him as well.

TVLINE | Given how long it took to get this movie made, how much relief did you feel when it was so well received, and now that it’s swimming in Emmy nominations?

Actually, when I first signed on to the film, it was a [theatrical] movie. When I found out HBO was interested, I was thrilled because they get behind their stories in such a profound way. They market them, and they really believe in the stories they tell. So that was all very exciting news. I read the play for the first time when I was 14, and it angered me and it frustrated me and it educated me. My hope was that this film would be given the biggest voice that it could so that other people, especially the younger generation, would have that experience and be able to understand this part of our history, to know why they have a lot of the rights that they have today.

TVLINE | Do you view this role and this nomination as a turning point in your career?

I feel like there’s so much synchronicity involved in this. The fact that I loved this piece for so long and that it ended up happening the way that it did, there’s just something about it that has a magical feel to it. But in terms of whether it will be pivotal, I’m not really in control of those things. All I can do is try to tell stories that I really believe in and play characters as truthfully as I can. The rest of those decisions will take care of themselves. I just hope that I’m afforded the opportunity to be able to continue to do it.

I believe in story, and I don’t think there’s any stigma attached to any one medium anymore. I feel like a lot of the best writing is actually happening on television. So it depends on where the good stories and the good roles are. If they’re on TV and that’s where the opportunity is for me, then that’s where I’ll go. If they’re on film, then that’s where I’ll go. If they’re on stage, then that’s where I’ll go.

? Does it feel different being the last season?

Yeah. There’s this undercurrent of I don’t want to say sadness, but… What’s the French word…? We’re all having a blast working together. It’s just like old times like it’s always been, but underneath it all, we all know that we’re going to have to say goodbye. We’re all dreading that moment because we have been such a close-knit unit for six years. So it’ll be sad to say goodbye. All good things must come to an end!

TVLINE | Yes! I’m a strong believer in that when it comes to television.

It depends on where you are and where the writers are in terms of what stories they want to tell. I feel like we probably could have told some more, but those are decisions that are

above my paygrade. In the meantime, I’m just going to come to work and try to make as many great memories as I can and enjoy what’s left of our time together. I know a lot of the relationships that I’ve formed here are ones that I’ll have in my life forever.

TVLINE | Last we talked, you mentioned that you had some input into the ending. Is it full of closure? Or does it leave the door open for maybe a TV movie at some point?

I can’t say too much on that. The ending that they came up with was collaborative — I don’t want to take sole credit or anything — but it was nice that they were willing to listen to the input. … I’m not a big fan of series endings that wrap everything up into a nice bow. I love that Hitchcockian element of believing that people’s imaginations are more potent than anything you can spell out for them. The writers have done a really good job of creating an ending that leaves a lot open to interpretation.

I’m very happy for him. Definitely one of the most talented and humble actors I’ve ever watched and it’s really great to see his career just keep growing. Hopefully this wins and that it will open way more doors for him.

I am having a huge amount of respect for Matt Bomer. I think he is a great role model not only for the gay community but a great role model for anyone! He seems so dignified and respectful! I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and I for one will be a fan of his from now on!

Congrats on the nomination, but I disagree about endings. I don’t want to come up with my own ending. If I’m being told a story, coming up with my own defeats the purpose. I want to read or see their ending.

Congrats matt!back to white collar,is alex returning for the last season?lord I miss her!

Great interview With Matt. He is great in The Normal Heart. Can’t wait to see what happens in White Collar’s final season. Gonna miss show a lot when it ends.

Pulling for Matt against a lot of stiff competition for the Emmy. He earned it. White Collar ending is breaking my heart. It has been the most fun on TV for the last 5 years and I will miss it terribly. I’m OK with using my imagination for the ending if it is leading in a good direction. I don’t want Neal back in jail or on the run from the law. I love all the characters and I’m not sure I can give them up!

he’s a chuck alum of course he would want an ambiguous ending, it was supposed to end with neal and sara happy hence on a happy ending

Matt Bomer deserved his Emmy nomination, and I hope he wins. I’m sad that White Collar is ending, but expect Bomer will continue to do well in his career. I expect to see him on TV and in movies for many years to come. He is not only a very good actor, but has star quality.

So happy for Matt. I’m sure there is an oscar or two as well in his future. I’ve always suspected WC won’t have a boring neatly tied up ending. A lot of Neal Caffrey is left to us viewers’ imagination anyway so it makes sense to me that the end would follow the trend. That’s what I love about the character, the sneaky glint in his eyes. I don’t think he fits into either the black or the white world. He will keep us guessing even after it all ends:)

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