Kevin Mazur/Getty; Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Rob Lowe reveals his favorite part of filmingSt. Elmo's Firein an exclusive interview with PEOPLE The actor starred as saxophone-playing frat boy William "Billy" Hicks in the 1985 film "It was just a great moment that those writers gave my character, and I'll never forget it," Lowe says of the moment Rob Lowehas a standout moment from working on one of his most popular films. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actor, 61, reveals his favorite part of filming 1985'sSt. Elmo's Fire, in which he starred as frat boy William "Billy" Hicks. "I think playing the saxophone in that bar was a highlight," Lowe says of the scene, in which he performs the woodwind instrument onstage during a night out. "It doesn't get any more 1980s movie moment than playing your sweaty sax solo with your iconic bat shirt on and then getting in a brawl." "It was just a great moment that those writers gave my character, and I'll never forget it," adds the star, who continues his ongoing partnership withAtkins. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Columbia Pictures/Getty Images St. Elmo's Fireis an essential movie part of the"Brat Pack" genre— a nickname given to a group ofyoung actors and actresseswho appeared inpopular coming-of-age films during the 1980s. TheJoel Schumacher-directed project follows a group of recent graduates and their adjustment to post-college life. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Alongside Lowe,Emilio Estevez,Andrew McCarthy,Demi Moore,Judd Nelson,Ally Sheedy,Andie MacDowellandMare Winninghamalso star. Deadlinereported that a sequel was in the works in June 2024. The outlet said the project is in early development at Sony Pictures. Columbia/courtesy Everett Collection Speakingwith PEOPLEin 2024, Lowe said being famous in the '80s was "crazy," further explaining, "It's the kind of stuff you look back on and go, did that really happen?" And one of the more "surreal" moments that came in the wake of the release ofSt. Elmo's Fire, thefather of twosaid, was seeing people dressing up as his charismatic party boy character forHalloween. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! "It was the first time I ever saw someone dressed like me for Halloween," Lowe said. "I remember being on a balcony, looking down and somebody getting out of a car dressed like my character with a saxophone over their back and the shaggy hair, earring and the Hawaiian shirt." St. Elmo's Fireis available to purchase and stream. Read the original article onPeople
