Category: LGBTQ+ actors

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Noah Schnapp reveals how he came out to Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown

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Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp has revealed more about his coming out journey and the response from his friends and family last year. The 18-year-old shared how playing Will Byers, his character on the hit Netflix series, inspired him to come out, in a new interview with Variety. “Once I did fully embrace that Will was gay, it was just an exponential speed towards accepting it for myself,” Schnapp told the publication. “I would be in a completely different place if I didn’t have Will to portray, and to embrace and…

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J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell make LGBTQ+ history with Tony Awards nominations

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J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell have made LGBTQ+ history with their recent Tony Award nominations. On 2 May, the two powerhouse talents became the first non-binary actors to earn acting nominations at the longstanding ceremony. Newell, who goes by he/she/they pronouns, snagged their first Tony nomination for “best performance by an actor featured in a musical” for their role as whiskey distiller Lulu in Schucked the Musical. As for Ghee, who also uses he/she/they pronouns, the talented singer took home the coveted nomination for “best performance by an actor…

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Heartstopper: Netflix confirms season two has finished filming

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Hit LGBTQ+ romance drama Heartstopper’s second season has finished filming, Netflix confirmed on 2 December. The series, which is based on a graphic novel of the same name, was an absolute hit when released earlier this year. Netflix announced a second and third series were in the pipeline soon after. The series follows a growing romance between two teenage schoolboys. One of the characters, Nick Nelson, realises his bisexuality through this developing relationship. The series ends with him coming out to his mother (played by Olivia Colman) and her supportive reaction.…

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Luke Evans shares his thoughts on the gay casting debate

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Beauty and The Beast star Luke Evans has weighed in on the controversial gay casting debate.  Over the last few years, Hollywood has been embroiled in a debate regarding LGBTQ+ roles being portrayed by openly queer actors. One of the biggest supporters of authentic casting has been It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies who told Radio Times, “authenticity leads to joyous places.”  “I’m not being woke about this… but I feel strongly that if I cast someone in a story, I am casting them to act as a lover,…

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HBO release full-length trailer for The Last of Us series

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The full-length trailer for the TV adaptation based on the video game franchise The Last of Us was released by HBO on 26 September. The upcoming series is based on a video game of the same name, which takes place in a dystopian world ravaged by a deadly fungus that wiped out most of humanity. Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) is tasked with helping Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a young girl trying to cross the country and make it out alive. The pair embark on a treacherous journey to survive the…

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Jeremy Pope stars as a gay marine in gripping The Inspection trailer

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Jeremy Pope has taken on a new role as marine that hasn’t come out to his peers in his upcoming film, The Inspection. The actor plays Ellis French, a young gay man who joined the Marines after his mother (played by Gabrielle Union) disowned him due to his sexuality. The story is based on the real-life experiences of Elegance Bratton, who had not come out yet when he served as a Marine. Bratton makes his narrative debut as writer-director debut of The Inspection. The film will premiere at Toronto International…

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Raven’s Home makes Disney Channel history with first-ever openly trans character

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Raven’s Home has made Disney Channel history by introducing the network’s first openly trans character. If you were a teen or tween in the early to mid-2000s, then chances are you’ve heard of Raven-Symoné and her hit series That’s So Raven. Throughout four seasons, viewers worldwide immersed themselves in the world of teen-psychic Raven Baxter and her hilarious adventures in San Francisco. Alongside the show’s hilarious storylines, That’s So Raven also delivered groundbreaking episodes that explored racism and body positivity. After ending its run in 2007, fans were sent into…

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Billy Eichner discusses “funny and romantic” sex scenes in upcoming romantic comedy Bros

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American Horror Story star Billy Eichner opened up about the “funny and romantic” sex scenes in his upcoming film Bros. In March 2021, the forthcoming project made LGBTQ+ history when it became the first queer romantic comedy following gay men to be backed by a major studio. “In shocking news, BROS will be the first rom-com about gay men ever produced by a major studio and, apparently, I’m the first openly gay man to ever write and star in their own studio film. Only took 100 years! THANKS HOLLYWOOD,” Eichner…

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Valkyrie returns in the electrifying new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder

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Marvel fans rejoice! The highly anticipated first trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder has finally arrived. At the start of the teaser, the titular character (Chris Hemsworth) can be heard reflecting on his journey as an Asgardian hero. “These hands were once used for battle. Now they’re but humble tools for peace,” he said. “I need to figure out exactly who I am.” As the trailer progresses, new clips show the thunder god taking a more zen approach to life, leading to him stating: “My superhero-ing days are over.” The…

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Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel describes being openly gay as “really joyous”

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Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel opened up about her journey as an openly gay actor in a new interview.  Since 2020, Netflix’s Bridgerton and its salacious storylines have been the talk of the town.  From its romantic moments to the swoon-worthy characters, the Regency era drama has thoroughly captivated fans worldwide. But the show’s immersive story hasn’t been the only thing to catch the viewer’s attention. Unlike other projects set in the aforementioned time period, Bridgerton has made a point to include a diverse cast.  Rosheuvel, who is openly gay, has…

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