Category: LGBTQ+ Characters

Articles Black History Month Culture Films Gay Romance Josh O'Connor LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News Movies News Paul Mescal

Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal team up for “powerful” gay romance film

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Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor have signed on to star in the new gay romance film History of Sound.  The movie is set to follow two young men, Lionel and David as they set out on a mission to record the lives of their countrymen during World War 1. The film is based on Ben Shattuck’s Pushcart Prize winning short story of the same name.  Mescal has signed on to play Lionel with O’Connor stepping into the role of David.  An official synopsis reads: “In this snatched, short-lived moment in…

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Netflix’s LGBTQ-inclusive show Élite renewed for sixth season

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Netflix has renewed Élite for a sixth season, despite fears the show was about to be cancelled and the fact season five is yet to air. The hit show follows privileged high schoolers in Madrid, Spain, and looks at themes of drug abuse and class divides. Since its debut in 2018, the Spanish show has been praised for its LGBTQ-inclusive storylines which range from a gay love triangle to a queer female couple. It was previously revealed that Valentina Zenere and André Lamoglia will join season five in the roles…

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Articles Culture Films kevin Feige LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ Films Marvel Cinematic Universe News The Eternals

Kevin Feige says “it’s just the start” for LGBTQ+ representation in the MCU

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Attention LGBTQ+ Marvel fans! More queer superheroes are headed to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). During the world premiere of Chloé Zhao’s Eternals, Fiege opened up to Variety about the LGBTQ+ representation in future Marvel films. “There have been gay heroes before in the comics. It is more than past time in the movies,” Kevin Feige said.”It’s just the start.” Feige’s comments comes months after Marvel executive, Victoria Alonso, said that more queer representation is expected to come. At the Black Widow fan premiere in Hollywood she told Variety: “It takes…

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Adam Ruggiero Articles coming out Culture Degrassi LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV News Television

Adamo Ruggiero says Degrassi character inspired him to come out: “I found myself on the show”

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Canadian actor Adamo Ruggiero has opened up about his groundbreaking role on Degrassi and his coming out journey. In an interview with the AV Club, Ruggiero celebrated the show’s 20th anniversary and revealed that his character – Marco Del Rossi – helped him come out. “I was a closeted gay boy, and I found myself on the show, and my life went from zero to 100. I hadn’t really acted that much before,” he explained. “Suddenly, I was a character that was playing to all my deepest, darkest secrets, so…

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Articles Culture Films LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ film LGBTQ+ YA novel Movies News

Aitch Alberto to direct film adaptation of queer YA novel Aristotle and Dante

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A film adaptation of Benjamin Alire Sáenz YA novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets Of the Universe is officially on the way. The LGBTQ+ film is set to follow Ari and Dante “two Mexican American boys on the cusp of manhood who form a life-changing bond after a chance meeting at an El Paso pool in the summer of 1987.” The 2014 novel has been praised for its heartfelt exploration of the queer identity, sexuality and first love. According to a report from Deadline, the film is set to…

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Articles Culture HBO Max LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV News Television The Other Two

HBO Max renews comedy series The Other Two for a third season

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HBO Max has officially green-lit a third season of the popular comedy series The Other Two. According to a report from Deadline, the sleeper hit received an intake in viewership throughout its second season that inspired HBO officials to renew. Chris Kelly and Sara Schneider, the writers and creators of the series, expressed their excitement for the news in a joint statement. “We are deeply sickened to see HBO Max throw their support a show with so many foot jokes and absolutely thrilled that it’s ours,” they said. “To everyone who…

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Articles Culture Glee LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV News Ryan McGinley Television

Fox president says he’s “open” to a potential Glee Revival

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Attention all Glee fans, the series might be making its return to TV sooner than you think.  According to a report from Deadline, Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn revealed his interest in bringing back popular network shows.  “We’re always welcoming celebrating our iconic shows and revisiting those with surprising takes and new approaches so, especially in this crowded market, we’re always open to reinventing our best IP with some of our favourite partners,” he said.  In terms of a Glee reboot, Fox executive said he would “love to do more” episodes…

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Articles Culture LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV Marvel Marvel Cinematic Universe New Warriors News Television

Marvel’s New Warriors TV series allegedly canceled for being “too gay”

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Marvel executives allegedly cancelled a New Warriors television series due to it being “too gay.” According to a report from Gizmodo, the TV show was greenlit by the Disney-owned network Freeform back in 2017. Milana Vayntrub (Squirrel Girl), Derek Theler (Mister Immortal), Jeremy Tardy (Night Thraser), Callum Worthy (Speedball), Mathew Moy (Microbe) and Kate Comer (Debrii) were all cast in the series and even filmed a pilot. Although the episode received positive reviews from test audiences, the network cancelled the show due to scheduling conflicts. On Wednesday (8 September), Kevin…

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Articles Chucky Culture Films LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ horror LGBTQ+ TV News Television USA Network

Chucky series creator discusses LGBTQ+ representation in the horror franchise

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The creator of the new Chucky TV show has opened up about the series LGBTQ+ representation in a new interview. Sitting down with SFX, creator Dan Mancini discussed his longstanding relationship with the series and the franchise’s queer elements. “Ever since Bride Of Chucky is when I started deliberately injecting specific gay content into the franchise. And with each successive film, I’ve sort of ramped it up more and more,” he revealed. The 58-year-old – who is gay – also opened up about getting “more personal” and “autobiographical” with the…

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Agent Phil Coulson Articles Culture LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ TV Marvel Marvel Cinematic Universe News Television

Fans of Marvel’s What If…? series are convinced that Agent Coulson is queer

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Fans of Marvel’s What If… ? series have reopened a debate regarding the sexuality of beloved SHIELD agent Phil Coulson. Over the course of 2021, Marvel and Disney Plus have blessed fans with huge amounts of superhero content. Their latest series, Marvel What If…? has been a hit amongst viewers and has showcased popular characters in new environments and roles. From Peggy Carter becoming a super soldier to T’Challa traversing the galaxy as Star-Lord, the creative stories have been a refreshing escape from the canon Marvel Cinematic Universe. The third…

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