Ben McKenzie Drops His Pants for an Episode of 'Southland' (VIDEO)

We all know that TV is built on illusions: The interiors of buildings are on a sound stage, the exteriors are facades, the blood's not real. But acting without pants? Now that's really magical. On 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' (weekdays, syndicated), Ben McKenzie revealed that -- since he was being filmed from the waist up -- he decided to go pantless for a scene in an upcoming episode of 'Southland.' The only problem? His red boxer briefs didn't exactly go with his pale legs.

Watch the video after the jump.We all know that TV is built on illusions: The interiors of buildings are on a sound stage, the exteriors are facades, the blood's not real. But acting without pants? Now that's really magical. On 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' (weekdays, syndicated), Ben McKenzie revealed that -- since he was being filmed from the waist up -- he decided to go pantless for a scene in an upcoming episode of 'Southland.' The only problem? His red boxer briefs didn't exactly go with his pale legs.