With a string of crush-worthy roles, Lacy is making his way as Hollywood’s Mr.

I almost dont understand it.

I havent cultivated that image, says Lacy.

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Theres no part of me thats like, Im turning down that offer because its not boyfriend enough.

At the time, I wanted to be Ray Liotta, he says.

That is, until a night of partying derailed his all-important audition to be accepted into their drama school.

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His arc as Pete (a.k.a.

But Im still waiting for the day when Ray Liotta will hire me for something.

A version of this story originally appeared inEntertainment Weeklyissue #1403-1404, on newsstands now or available digitallyhere.