Eric Mabius On 'Price Check,' Parker Posey

Eric Mabius stars alongside indie darling Parker Posey in the new Magnolia Pictures film, Price Check, which was filmed on an uber-short 18-day shoot. As far as Mabius is concerned, however, the hurried experience enhanced the content of the film. “I think it added a bit of immediacy," Mabius told Uinterview exclusively. "We had to achieve a lot without a massive shoot schedule or a massive budget. The casting was brilliant. Everyone seemed willing and ready to play."


Mabius frequently moved as a kid, but he found a home on the stage when he attended Sarah Lawrence College, where he honed his talent for acting. He appeared in off-Broadway plays and eventually made his film debut in 1995’s Welcome to the Dollhouse, opposite Heather Matarazzo. He has since become a staple on both the silver and small screens, having appeared in films such as Cruel Intentions and Resident Evil, as well as popular shows like Showtime’s The L Word. He is perhaps best known for his role as the suave Daniel Meade on the hit ABC comedy, Ugly Betty.



In Price Check, Mabius plays Pete, a married man whose life has descended into a stagnant routine. That is, until Susan (Posey), his new boss, sends him on a wild ride, metaphorically speaking. Mabius was drawn to the film in part because of Posey's talent as an actress, but he didn't make the mistake of trying to emulate her style. "The great thing about Parker is she’s so good at what she does, but there’s no fear of you trying to match her pace, because it’s impossible," Mabius added. "So she inhabits her own universe, which is what makes her so good at what she does."