Taylor Dearden on Mel's Asexuality & Anonymity

0:00It's March 25th, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Corey, with the story. Taylor Deerdin, who plays Mel on HBO's medical drama The Pit, recently shared her take on her character's love life. The 33-year-old actress sees Mel as genuinely asexual, with friendships and deep connections taking center stage over romance or flirtation. She told Glamrs she's keeping things flexible since the writers might steer the story differently. Deerdin has portrayed Mel this way from the start, but she's ready to adjust if the plot calls for it. Fans and viewers might not spot her easily outside the show, thanks to her darker on-screen hair. Deerdin says it gives her more anonymity than her co-stars, who look like Glamrs' versions of their characters in real life. She even gets overlooked on set sometimes, like when directors wait for her while she's standing right there. It's a running joke among the cast, and it helps her blend in. Season 2 of The Pit is airing now, with Deerdin feeling more at ease after her first season

1:03debut last year. New episodes drop Thursdays at 9pm Eastern on Max, following the intense shifts at a Pittsburgh trauma center.