An Interview with Dulé Hill (Gus, 'Psych')

March 2008

When USA Network delivered their annual Upfront Presentation, we had the opportunity to chat with the very talented and charming Dulé Hill about his role on Psych, how he spent his free time during the writers' strike and his funny encounter with a fan.

Q: What did you do with your free time during the writers' strike?

Dulé: "I spent some time in Jamaica and at my home in L.A., but mostly I spent my time on the campaign trail for Barack Obama."

Q: Was the show affected by the strike?

Dulé: "Not really. We would have gone back to shooting right about now anyway."

Q: When does shooting begin for season three of Psych?

Dulé: "We go back to shooting on April 28."

Q: What's the biggest difference about playing this character as opposed to your role as Charlie on The West Wing?

Dulé: "Charlie was very controlled, very contained. This guy [Gus] can speak his mind. I like how Gus can get lost in his world and live out his fantasies."

Q: Do you guys have fun shooting Psych?

Dulé: "Oh, we have a blast!"

Q: Have you had any funny or unusual fan encounters?

Dulé: "I was doing Bring in Da' Noise, Bring In Da' Funk here in New York and I came out and was all sweaty and I had my towel and this lady was like, 'Oh! Can I have your towel, can I have your towel?' I gave it to her and she ran down the road screaming. And I was just like wow - it was a nasty, sweaty towel."