In the Games of Thrones, Gethin Anthony plays the role of a gay king (Renly Baratheon) in the continent of Westeros – where women, homosexuals and other groups are all put at a disadvantage. And to advocate for same-sex relationships in an environment like this, though purely fictional, certainly ain’t easy
But do you know that Anthony made it a deliberate choice for such relationships in Westeros to flourish on screen?
In a recent interview with Attitude Magazine, Anthony shared that he wanted to ensure that there were positive portrayals of relationships in the continent of Westeros – where marriages seem to happen for the sole purpose of alliances, and where love affairs appear unhealthy.
By Darius Zheng – Full Story at Gay Star News