Hugh Laurie Believes This Was House's Most Important Relationship
Hugh Laurie singled out one House relationship as the show's most important, with an off-screen friendship adding another layer to the bond.
Hugh Laurie, who played Dr. Gregory House in the Fox medical drama "House," believed that one of the show's most important relationships was with his on-screen best friend, Dr. James Wilson, portrayed by Robert Sean Leonard. In 2017, Laurie told GQ that there was a "great sort of weird romantic love" between House and Wilson, though he did not go so far as to say they were romantically involved.
However, their connection was deep and significant, contributing to the show's appeal. Laurie acknowledged that he grew very close to Leonard and enjoyed each other's company, describing Leonard as someone who made him laugh "an indecent amount." The creative team behind "House" grasped the significance of House and Wilson's dynamic, as evidenced by a clever rewrite by series creator David Shore.
In Season 6, a scene involving House taking on domestic duties at Wilson's apartment was humorously altered, with Shore changing the line "you've got plenty of underwear" to "we've got plenty of underwear," perfectly capturing the duo's unique bond.
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