Colman Domingo Opens Up About Frightening Near-Cult Experience: ‘This Is Weird’

Colman Domingo was walking through Mexico City, minding his own business, when a group of incredibly nice people struck up a conversation. For the Euphoria actor, it nearly became the prologue to a very different, much weirder (and possibly dangerous) chapter of his life. Turns out, those friendly folks weren’t just being neighborly; they were trying to recruit him into a cult. Yes, really.

Colman Domingo’s Conversation About the Cult

During a recent chat on Josh Scherer’s Last Meals, the Rustin and Fear the Walking Dead actor casually dropped this bombshell. Domingo said:

I a lmost joined a cult in Mexico City, but that’s another story,”

He stated this half-jokingly, much to the surprise of everyone. He explained that his initial impression was just, “a group of nice people,” but then, thankfully, his internal alarms started blaring.

I was like, ‘Wait a minute, this is weird.’

You have to admire the honesty. How many of us would admit to almost getting swept up in a cult recruitment drive while on a vacation? It’s a testament to how sneaky these groups can be. They don’t all wear matching long robes and chant in unison, apparently. Sometimes, they’re just exceedingly charming people who make you question your life choices until you’re one seminar away from signing over your bank account.

Colman Domingo’s Spidey-Sense Was Tingling

So, what exactly tipped off Colman Domingo? He didn’t go into granular detail, but it was the classic “something’s not quite right here” feeling. That’s a feeling to never be ignored. After the encounter, he did what any sensible person would do: he hit up Google. Domingo continues:

As I did research and found out more about them, I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s a cult,’

It’s a chilling reminder that your gut instinct is often your best defense against overly enthusiastic new friends. Trust it.

What makes this story even wilder is that the show’s host, Josh Scherer, had his own recent brush with a cult. He was skateboarding when a group tried to reel him in. When he said no, they got pushy, insisting he really should join. Scherer’s takeaway? “Don’t mess with cults, man.” Solid advice.

Modern Day Cult Recruitment

This whole situation highlights how these groups operate now. They’ve traded in their creepy compounds for coffee shop conversations and friendly random encounters. They leverage charm and pressure, making it hard to walk away without feeling like a jerk. But as Domingo and Scherer’s exper iences show, walking (or skateboarding) away is exactly what you should do.

Why Even Talk to Strangers?

Despite the near-miss, Domingo hasn’t become a total recluse. He still believes in the importance of being around people, which, for an actor who tells stories about humanity, is pretty much a job requirement. “I don’t know how you can possibly tell stories about humanity and people without being around people,” he further explained.

Domingo makes an active choice to work out at a public gym instead of a private one, ensuring he stays connected to the real world. It’s a refreshing take in an era where celebrities often seal themselves off from the public. It also shows a certain level of courage. After almost being indoctrinated, it might be te mpting to only communicate exclusively through a series of carrier pigeons.

Coleman Domingo’s story is more than just a bizarre celebrity anecdote; it’s a modern-day cautionary tale. It’s a reminder that not every friendly face has good intentions and it’s okay to trust that little voice in your head telling you to quickly get out of a situation.

So, next time you’re on vacation and someone is just a little too nice, maybe keep Colman Domingo’s experience in mind. It might just save you from a very awkward phone call to your family – if you actually can get one.

Common Cult Recruitment Techniques to Recognize

There are three main ways cults or “groups” will attempt to recruit new members; please n ote these are not exclusive to any cult and they don’t apply to every cult.

• Creating cognitive dissonance – once introduced to the cult, new members participate in activities where their belief system is tested, then ultimately manipulated, so they don’t perceive things the same way. What they once thought was real becomes obfuscated. Often a new recruit is asked to donate something or give money, but not always.
• The power of the pack – other members, either by befriending or pressuring, will indoctrinate the new member by activities, rituals, and worship. This is where a new members usually become isolated from their friends and family.
• Thought reform – once the new recruit has been in the cult for a while, another set of beliefs take over where a reward system is employed. This is so the new recruit feels as though they are accomplishing something by staying. If the recruit tends to challenge the cult’s system of beliefs, then fear or punishment is applied. This results in a complete transformation of thought processes, and it eventually leads to brainwashing.

Recognizing the early warning signs of cult recruitment and behavior will keep you and your loved ones safe.