Category: LGBTQ+ Characters

Articles Beauty and the Beast Disney Films Josh Gad LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News News

Josh Gad says LeFou’s LGBTQ+ identity in Beauty and the Beast “didn’t go far enough”

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Frozen star Josh Gad said his gay character in Beauty and the Beast didn’t deserve praise. Back in 2017, Disney released the live-action reboot of the classic animated feature. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, many Disney fans praised the queer dance scene between LeFou (Gad) and another male villager. Although his sexuality is vaguely alluded to in the film, it was enough to get the movie banned or given an adult-only rating in several countries. In 2019, Gad told Andy Cohen that he pitched the queer moment…

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A Madea Homecoming Articles Brandon Black Films LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News News Tyler Perry

Brandon Black opens up about playing the first Black gay character in the Madea franchise

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Brandon Black has opened up about portraying the first LGBTQ+ character in the Madea franchise. If you’re a fan of Tyler Perry, chances are you are familiar with the hilarious character of Madea Simmons. Since making her debut in 1999, the no-nonsense personality has delivered comedic and meaningful stories to viewers worldwide. However, after 11 plays and 12 theatrical movies, the expansive Madea Universe has never featured an out gay character – until now. In Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming, Black plays recent college graduate Tim Marshall– who also happens…

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Articles Hannibal Hugh Dancy LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV Mads Mikkelsen News Television

Hannibal showrunner opens up about the show’s queer love story

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The showrunner for Hannibal opened up about the surprising queer love story between the show’s main characters. Back in 2013, the prequel TV series for the 1991 film Silence Of The Lambs debuted to critical acclaim. The show followed FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and his complicated relationship with the titular cannibalistic killer (Mads Mikkelsen). Throughout its three-season run, fans theorised that the two lead characters were in love with one another – due to their intense chemistry. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the show’s executive producer Bryan…

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Articles Ben Lewis Blake Lee LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Married With Friends News Television

Ben Lewis and Blake Lee to star in new TV series inspired by their love story

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A television series based on the love story between Ben Lewis and Blake Lee has officially been green-lit. The new project, which is titled Married With Friends, is set to be developed at CBS as a multi-camera comedy. According to a report from Deadline, the series will follow a “millennial friend group” as they explore the dating world and friendships. Lewis and Lee have been cast as the central married couple that “holds the friendship group together.” Julia Meltzer has been tapped as the show’s writer, with Dark creator Corinne…

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Articles bisexuality Jon Kent LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV News Superman & Lois Television

Superman & Lois showrunner reveals if the series will explore Jon Kent’s sexuality

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The Superman & Lois showrunner has opened up about potentially bringing Jon Kent’s groundbreaking LGBTQ+ storyline to the TV. Last year, DC Comics made headlines when they revealed that Jon – the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, would be openly bisexual in Superman: Son of Kal-El. In the groundbreaking comic series, Jon has taken over the famous mantel while his father is on a mission in space. While adjusting to his new role, the young hero begins a relationship with journalist Jay Nakamura.  The inclusion of a bisexual Man…

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Articles Beauty and the Beast Disney Plus Josh Gad LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV Luke Evans News Television

Josh Gad gives update on potentially queer Beauty and the Beast prequel series

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Frozen star Josh Gad updated Disney fans on the potential LGBTQ+ Beauty and the Beast TV series. In 2020, Disney announced that a prequel of the 2017 live-action blockbuster was in the works. The eight-episode limited musical series will see Luke Evans and Josh Gad reprise their iconic roles as Gaston and LeFou with newcomer Briana Middleton as the latter’s stepsister, Tilly. Alan Menken, an EGOT winner and composer of the 1991 original film and the live-action release, has been announced to write the soundtrack, while Oscar-nominee Glenn Slater will…

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Alexa Demie Articles Euphoria HBO Max Hunter Schafer LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV News Season Two Television Zendaya

Euphoria cast discuss their “flawed and messy” characters ahead of season 2

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Euphoria stars Zendaya and Hunter Schafer have opened up season two and their “flawed” characters. After a nearly two year absence, the critically acclaimed HBO series will be headed back to our screens this January. Season two is set to take place after the intense events of season one and its accompanying 1-hour specials. If the recent teasers are any indication, our favourite characters will face even darker storylines that deal with addiction, sexuality, and relationships In a recent interview with Out, the two actresses opened up about Rue and…

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Articles Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV New Year Special News Television

Doctor Who confirms long awaited queer romance in latest episode

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The beloved Doctor Who series finally confirms a long speculated queer romance in its New Year special. Spoilers ahead. LGBTQ+ fans were sent into a frenzy during the series’ latest release which featured Yasmin ‘Yaz’ Khan (Mandip Gill) confessing her feelings for the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker). In the episode titled, Eve of the Daleks, Yaz and Dan (John Bishop) are separated from the Doctor and stuck in a time loop. As the two get close to one another, Dan comes to the realisation that Yaz has romantic feelings for the…

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And Just Like That... Articles Culture Cynthia Nixon LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV News Sara Ramirez Sex and the City revival Television

And Just Like That delivers steamy queer sex scene in latest episode

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And Just Like That has officially has finally confirmed a new queer romance with their latest episode. Spoilers ahead! Since debuting earlier this month, the Sex and the City revival has teased at the potential pairing between Miranda and Carrie’s boss Che Diaz. During the third episode, their undeniable chemistry was showcased when their lips nearly touched during a shotgun weed hit. However, the two elevated their burgeoning relationship in episode five with a steamy romantic scene. In the latest release, Carrie undergoes hip surgery after experiencing discomfort with her…

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American Crime Story Articles Culture Darren Criss Glee Hollywood LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News News Straight Actors Television

Darren Criss discusses debate over straight actors playing gay characters

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Darren Criss has given his thoughts on the ongoing debate regarding straight actors playing gay roles. At the start of his career, Criss received critical acclaim for his portrayal of gay Warbler Blaine Anderson on the hit TV show Glee. After starring in five seasons of the musical series, he portrayed critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ roles in American Crime Story and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. However, in 2018 Criss announced that he would no longer portray queer characters. “There are certain [queer] roles that I’ll see that are just wonderful,”…

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