It is clearly no secret that Max is a big inspiration in John’s life. Their deep bond has not only transformed his personal life but also influenced his professional work, particularly his portrayal of Dr. Perry Cox on NBC’s “Scrubs.” The actor let us into how his real-life experiences with his son became part of his acting.
He explained, “I think the camera’s an X-ray machine and you can’t see me, John McGinley, without seeing Max because I brought him to set every day right in my stomach. I brought him, and it doesn’t matter whether or not it’s up on a billboard or not, the lens knows. Cox’s edges are rounded by Max.”
The influence of his son was particularly evident in one of the most emotionally challenging episodes John had to shoot for “Scrubs.” In Season 5, there was a storyline that revolved around Dr. Cox losing three transplant patients to rabies.
This storyline took John back to the days he spent at his son’s bedside. “I felt like all day all I was doing was holding my guts, and if you bring some of that with you into that scene, the camera is going to suffer as your truth, and it was my truth, and the question becomes, how much of your Maxy truth do you want to tell? And I told it all in that episode,” he explained.
Looking at how intentional John is about his acting, he has built relationships with his audience since he began his career, but in a 2022 interview with Page Six, the actor admitted that he had taken another break from working.
This decision came at a crucial time, as he realized the importance of being present for his children during their formative years. He enjoyed his time off, immersing himself in the everyday activities of driving his daughters to school and gymnastics. However, he still found time to reunite with his “Scrubs” cast mates.
In addition to his family duties, McGinley dedicated a significant portion of his time to causes that are close to his heart, stemming directly from his personal experiences with his son, Max. He serves on the board of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and works with the Special Olympics.
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