Tom Rodriguez tells why he accepted his role in 'The World Between Us'

Viewers can expect a different version of Tom Rodriguez in GMA's upcoming primetime series, The World Between Us.

In the highly-anticipated series, Tom plays the role of Brian, the older brother of Jasmine Curtis-Smith's character Lia, who stops her from having a relationship with Louie (played by Alden Richards).

"It's such a different character na sobrang nagkaroon ako ng interest," he explained to GMANetwork.com at the media con of The World Between Us.

"To tell you the truth, sa manager ko, we were given a few options.

"GMA was so kind to us to give us a few options of shows to be a part of, and nung nakita ko 'yung iba, it would have been fun din, e, romantic-comedy type of vibes.

"Pero nung nabasa ko 'yung synopsis for this one, and the cast that would be attached to it, it was too attractive to pass up, it would be a chance to play around, to try different things, to experiment, to also stretch myself as an actor."

As can be seen in the teaser of The World Between Us above, Tom's character will be the one who will try to get in between the love of Louie and Lia for each other.

But Tom promised that Brian is more than the typical "kontrabida."

"Bukod sa kinikilig ako sa love story [nina Louie at Lia,] kinikilig ako at the chance to jump in and play around and be with these people," Tom added.

"Iba [si Brian], he's wounded, may bubog but at the same time, there are layers to him as well.

"Hindi lang siya kontrabida lang just to be a kontrabida.

"The writers, the creatives, they really put dimensionality to each of the characters, hindi lang kay Brian kaya ang saya, ang saya niyang i-portray."

Joining Tom, Alden, and Jasmine in The World Between Us are Dina Bonnevie, Jaclyn Jose, Sid Lucero, Kelley Day, Yana Asistio, Donn Boco, and Jericho Arceo.

Catch the world premiere of The World Between Us on July 5 on GMA Telebabad and on GMA Pinoy TV.

Meanwhile, take a look back at the first lock-in taping of show here: