Colman Domingo, the acclaimed star of *Euphoria* and *The Four Seasons*, recently recounted an unsettling experience in Mexico City where he nearly became involved with a cult. While enjoying his time in the vibrant city, Domingo encountered a group he initially perceived as friendly. However, he soon realized their intentions were far from innocent.
During an appearance on the YouTube series *Mythical Kitchen*, hosted by Josh Scherer, Domingo recounted the incident. Scherer humorously asked if the actor had managed to avoid cults since relocating to Malibu. Domingo replied candidly, “I almost joined a cult in Mexico City, but that’s another story.”
The incident unfolded a couple of months prior, when Domingo engaged in conversation with a group he thought were simply “nice people.” As the discussion progressed, the actor began to feel that something was amiss. “I was like, ‘Wait a minute, this is weird,’” he recalled, expressing his instinctual reaction to the situation.
After stepping away from the encounter, Domingo conducted further research on the group and confirmed his initial suspicions. “There’s always something a little off, and you just have to listen,” he noted. The experience marked his first brush with a cult, prompting him to reflect on the importance of intuition when navigating social interactions.
Scherer, 33, chimed in with a similar experience of his own. He recounted a recent encounter while skateboarding, where he found himself approached by a group attempting to recruit him. “I said no, and they were just like, ‘No, I think you really should,’” he shared. Scherer humorously advised against engaging too deeply with such groups, stating, “Don’t mess with cults, man. Don’t be the person that talks to too many people.”
The discussions between Domingo and Scherer highlight not only the peculiar nature of cult recruitment but also the shared experiences of individuals in navigating social situations. As the conversation unfolded, it became clear that both men valued their instincts and the importance of questioning the motives behind seemingly benign interactions.
Domingo’s candid revelations serve as a reminder of the subtle dangers that can lurk in unfamiliar settings, encouraging audiences to remain vigilant in their social encounters. While he successfully avoided a more serious entanglement, the episode illustrates the complexities of trust and discernment in today’s world.
