Did you get up at 5 a.m. to watch the nominations announcement?

I wanted to sleep through it, but then my body woke up all on its own and then we put it on and I was, I don’t know, ready to be disappointed. But then it happened and I was just floored.

Why were you willing to be disappointed?

You never know how these things will turn out. In my opinion, it’s best to have no expectations. It’s just overwhelming that it’s happening.

Let’s take a look at who you’re up against: Colin Farrell, Richard Gad, Kevin Kline, Ewan McGregor and Andrew Scott.

It’s a pretty legendary cast. It feels crazy to be listed under these names. It’s incredible.

Did you scream, did you cry when you heard your name?

I’m a crier, but I didn’t cry. I think the adrenaline was so high. I was like, “Oh my God! Oh my God!” Then my partner (filmmaker Stuart McClave) hugged me and we hugged for a while and he told me he was really proud of me.

Who did you hear about first? Who texted you immediately?

My team. They FaceTimed me and they all freaked out. But then I also received a congratulatory text from Colman Domingo.

When do you start writing your acceptance speech?

I think I’ll just wing it (laughs).

Who will you bring to the Globes?

My partner and my twin brother Payton. They’ll have to fight it – or maybe they’ll let me bring both of them.

What kind of meetings and scripts have you gotten since Monsters?

I’m meeting with some really, really cool producers and some really cool directors and meeting with the studios. I’m so happy I signed with UTA. They were great and helped me organize these meetings and it was just great. I can’t say anything concrete at the moment. I’m patient and picky, but everything that’s come my way has been great and I’m just lucky and lucky to be in the position I’m in now. It’s very, very surreal.

Have you heard from Kim Kardashian this morning?

No, not yet. She’s probably still getting her beauty sleep.

She should send you a skims basket or something.

Perhaps (laughs). We’ll see.

When was the last time you spoke to Erik Menendez?

It’s been a minute, but hopefully soon. I recently texted (Erik’s wife) Tammy just to give her my regards.

What do you think about Erik and Lyle’s chances of getting out of prison today?

I feel good. I still have a cautious optimism because with these things you just never know. They rescheduled their final court date, which was a little disappointing as I know their family members are elderly and they wanted them to be home for the holidays. I’m still very positive. One of the first things I thought of when I got the nomination was, “Oh my God, this gives me another moment to have a stage and a platform to advocate for her and talk about her.” I’m super grateful that I get to do this again.

What other series have you seen besides “Monsters”?

When I was filming the show, everyone started talking about Baby Reindeer and then I started watching it. I tore through it in a day. I absolutely loved this show. Ripley is great and I have yet to finish reading Disclaimer.

Have you seen “Wicked”? Are you a musical boy?

Oh yes. When I couldn’t sleep last night, I kept singing: “I am limitedfrom “For Good.”

As an out actor in Hollywood, have you heard young LGBTQ people thank you?

I don’t have social media, so I don’t have a direct line of communication, but allowing young gay boys or girls or anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community to be seen and heard makes me so happy. I am so grateful that I can be an advocate and a person to look up to.

Why don’t you have social media? Do you have secret accounts?

I really don’t. I don’t have a Finsta. It’s just not good for me. It’s not good for my brain. But I see some things because someone sends me a tweet if it’s something good.