Dustin Milligan, the 39-year-old heartthrob best known for Schitt’s Creek, has a new title: Holiday Hunk Extraordinaire. In Netflix’s Christmas rom-com Hot Frosty, Dustin struts his shredded bod like it’s an extra gift under the tree—and let’s just say, it’s definitely not socks. But the real holiday miracle? He only had TWO WEEKS to get into peak “frosty-but-make-it-hot” shape.
In a recent interview, Dustin spilled the peppermint tea about his whirlwind prep. “It was about two weeks, or less, from shooting,” he told Decider, probably while still sore from crunches. “So really, the only preparation I could do was just to dive into the character.” Translation: He had zero time to mess around with any of those 12 Weeks to Ripped Abs YouTube workouts. This was express shipping abs-only training.
The role also required some… bold choices. And by bold, we mean nearly-naked-in-public bold. “It required being quite exposed,” Dustin admitted, which is actor-speak for, “I basically wore nothing but a smirk and prayed for good lighting.” But instead of freaking out, he leaned in like a champ. “I actually feel like I learned something about myself as a result,” he said. Clearly, self-discovery comes quicker when you’re holding in your core for hours.
Now, about that steamy Hot Frosty opening scene—no, Dustin wasn’t baring it all. Turns out, Hollywood magic was at play. “They do CGI-out the fact that I’m wearing… this weird, thick underwear,” he revealed. Dustin didn’t confirm whether these undergarments are available at your local mall, but we can safely assume no one’s putting that on their wish list.
And the pièce de résistance? The scarf. Oh yes, the scarf. Apparently, this festive accessory was part prop, part engineering marvel. “We sewed it to one part in the back, looped it around, and showed it to one part in the front,” Dustin said, casually describing what sounds like an adult arts-and-crafts project gone rogue. “We had to be very careful with those needles!” A risky move, but hey, fashion is pain—even if that fashion is just… a strategically placed scarf.
Moral of the story? Dustin Milligan is a certified holiday MVP, turning two weeks of prep into a whole season’s worth of swoons. Netflix, please cue the sequel: Hot Frosty 2: Even Frostier, Still Hot.
