Mathieu Gratton, father of Benjamin, who portrays Siméon in the popular series STAT, recently addressed viewer questions in a Facebook video. This comes after the dramatic mid-season finale that aired on Tuesday.
Clarification on Mid-Season Finale Rumors
The video begins amusingly, showing Gratton tossing a deep fryer into the trash. This serves as a humorous nod to the finale, where Siméon, left home alone, makes fries, but subsequently, a fire breaks out in the house.
“I want to briefly reflect on the episode of STAT that packs a significant punch before the holidays,” Gratton remarked during the video. He has a 24-year-old son, Benjamin, with host Patricia Paquin.
Impact of the Finale’s Scene
Gratton shared how the fire scene, thought to be caused by Siméon and the fryer, stirred emotions in him, as he has experienced a fire in his own youth. He acknowledged the excitement among fans about the future of Siméon’s character, stating, “Yes, there are some teasers for next year, but we can’t reveal any details.”
Benjamin’s Experience as an Actor
The 49-year-old comedian also addressed comments suggesting that Benjamin might find it challenging to play an autistic character and might consider leaving the show. “He loves working on STAT; it’s not too hard for him, and he has great support,” he emphasized. Gratton expressed hopes for Benjamin’s continued success in acting and his ability to tackle more complex roles.
Future of STAT
Regarding the series, he confirmed that there are no plans to end STAT in the coming years, despite concerns. “We don’t know what will happen after the holidays, but stopping STAT would be too difficult,” he asserted. Gratton is often touched when fans approach him, sharing their appreciation for Benjamin’s performance as Siméon, son of Dr. Isabelle Grander.
- Mathieu Gratton discusses his son Benjamin’s role in STAT.
- Clarifications made on the finale’s emotional impact.
- Benjamin enjoys his role and is well-supported.
- No plans to end the series in the near future.
As fans await the return of STAT in January, Gratton humorously suggested a safer alternative to frying, saying, “Let’s switch to air fryers!”
