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Marvel Universe

Arrow Star to Marvel: Cast a Gay Actor

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Arrow actor Ben Lewis thinks it’d be a “missed opportunity” if Marvel Studios didn’t cast an openly gay actor as its first LGBTQ+ superhero. In an exclusive interview with Attitude in its July issue, the 33-year-old explained that the franchise – which has put out ground-breaking movies such as Black Panther and Captain Marvel in the last year or so – still has a long way to go when it comes to diversifying on-and-off the big screen.  “How many f**king Avengers are there at this point? And not one gay actor in the bunch…” Lewis stated. “It would be … Read more

Marvel Again Promises Openly Gay Film Character

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“Avengers” directors Joe and Anthony Russo revealed that an existing Marvel character will be unveiled as gay in an upcoming film. In an interview with “EW Morning Live, the Russo brothers discussed the “first openly gay character” in a Marvel film. The character, played by Joe Russo, was an unnamed man who attended a support group for people who lost their loved ones to Thanos’ destruction. The man describes going on a first date with another man and they both became emotional over their loved ones during the date. “It was an integral scene to show how the world was … Read more

SPOILER ALERT: Endgame Features a Gay Character

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Avengers: Endgame, which opens Friday, introduces the first-ever gay character in a Marvel movie. The character, not a superhero, is played by the movie’s co-director Joe Russo. Writes Vanity Fair: “In Endgame, Russo’s cameo is a little more substantial. This time, he plays a man who shares his story during a support group, led by Captain America, for people who survived the vanishing—a.k.a. Thanos’s deadly Infinity War finger snap. He talks about going on a date for the first time since losing his male partner—which, according to the Russos, makes this character the first openly gay character in the Marvel … Read more

FILM: Shazam Character Gay? Blink and You’ll Miss It

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LGBT+ fans of superhero movie Shazam! are going wild after a key character appeared to come out as gay in the hit film. Shazam!—which came out last week—tells the story of Billy Batson (played by Asher Angel), a teenager who is given super powers and develops the ability to transform into an adult sized superhero by saying “Shazam!” The film has proven a hit at the box office, and has also stolen the hearts of LGBT+ fans because of a short-but-sweet coming out scene. In Shazam!, Pedro—Batson’s foster brother—appears to come out as gay. The revelation comes after Batson teleports himself and his foster … Read more

The Eternals’ Hercules May Be Marvel’s First gay Movie Superhero

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Marvel is reportedly planning to make Greek demi-god Hercules its first gay superhero on film in upcoming blockbuster The Eternals. The groundbreaking move, reported by news site MCU Cosmic, follows the news last month that Marvel was searching for a gay male actor to play the film’s lead. The studio was looking to cast a man between the ages of 30 and 49 who is preferably open about their sexuality and able to “physically look like a superhero,” according to popular culture site That Hashtag Show. Full Story: Josh Jackman, Pink News

Marvel Production Chief: World is Ready for Gay Superhero

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Attending the premiere of Captain Marvel in Los Angeles, Marvel’s production chief Victoria Alonso told Variety that “the world is ready” for a gay superhero. Alonso would not confirm rumors that the studio is seeking a gay lead for its 2020 tentpole The Eternals, but said,“We are going to cast the best ‘Eternals’ cast that we can and when we’re ready to announce it we promise you we will.” She added: “Why would we only want to be recognized by only one type of person? Our audience is global, is diverse, is inclusive. If we don’t do it that way … Read more

Marvel Seeking Gay Actor for Eternals Film?

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Marvel Studios is reportedly looking to cast an openly gay male actor as the lead in upcoming comic book movie The Eternals. The movie is said to be searching for someone who is between the ages of 30 and 49. He needs to “physically look like a superhero” and will preferably be open about their sexuality. According to The Hashtag Show, they are open to men of all ethnicity. If they manage to find someone who fits the bill, the actor will mark the first openly gay lead within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The publication also suggests that the studio … Read more

FILM: New Spider-Man Movie Casts Two Trans Actors

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Spider-Man Far From Home

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is the first Marvel film to cast two transgender actors, according to the Advocate.  Zach Barack will portray Peter Parker’s (Tom Holland) friend and Tyler Luke Cunningham will be seen as a featured extra. Cunningham appeared as Charlie in the second season of BBC Two’s sitcom “Boy Meets Girl.”  Speculation was already swirling during filming when the actors were spotted behind-the-scenes. In one photo Holland posted on Instagram, Barack can be seen second from the right. By Mariah Cooper, The Washington Blade

Marvel Adds New Mutant Drag Superhero – Shade

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Marvel has introduced its first ever drag queen superhero, a mutant called Shade—and she looks incredible. Last month’s fourth instalment of Marvel’s new Iceman comic features Shade, a mutant who is part of the X-Men. Created by openly gay Marvel Comics writer Sina Grace and artist Nathan Stockman, Shade introduces herself to fans by using her superpower to teleport into the first ever Mutant Pride Parade—a fantastic new feature of the Iceman comics—and become its master of ceremonies. The superhero tells everyone present at the Pride event: “‘Ello Manhattan! It’s your emcee, Shade. “And I got none to throw at … Read more

Golden Globes Snubs Black Panther Snubbed, But Stars Share Lesbian Kiss

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Black Panther stars Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira gave fans exactly what they wanted at the 2019 Golden Globes. The two Marvel stars were having fun at InStyle‘s Golden Globes after-party, in a ‘party elevator’ video skit with co-star Michael B. Jordan. The clip, shared on social media, shows Gurira waiting for an elevator, before the doors open to reveal Nyong’o and Jordan kissing. Nyong’o promptly dismisses Jordan, and begins to make out with Gurira instead. Sharing the clip, Nyong’o wrote: “When the cat’s away…” By Nick Duffy, Full Story at Pink News