Queer Clicks: December 2, 2016 | Star Trek: Discovery Casts Anthony Rapp As A Gay Lead, 15 Movies That Honor the Ongoing Fight on World AIDS Day, & Other News
Star Trek: Discovery Casts Anthony Rapp As A Gay Lead
“As promised, CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Discovery has added a gay character to its central cast.
On Tuesday, it was announced that Anthony Rapp, who originated the role of Mark in Rent, will play Lieutenant Samuels. The character is described as “a fungus expert and Starfleet science officer” on the Discovery who just so happens to be gay.” Out
15 Movies That Honor the Ongoing Fight on World AIDS Day
“It’s been 35 years since the CDC first published a study on AIDS, and in that time we’ve made incredible advances in treating and preventing HIV. World AIDS Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on those who were lost to AIDS, the activists who fought for their lives, and the fight we still have ahead to end stigma, prevent HIV, and make medication affordable and accessible for everyone. If you want to look back on the history of HIV and AIDS in the LGBT community, these 15 movies are a great way to reflect.” Pride
German Spy Outed As Gay-For-Pay Adult Film Star And Secret Islamist
“A German spy was just busted for allegedly trying to help Islamic militants plan a terrorist attack on the country’s intelligence agency. But not just that, the guy used to be a gay adult film actor who secretly converted to Islam about two years ago. And not just that, but he’s also married to a woman and has four kids.” Queerty
‘Walking Dead’ Star Tom Payne Basically Confirms Jesus, His Character, Is Gay
“If there was ever a time to shout “hallelujah,” it might be now.
One of the chief causes of conniptions among “Walking Dead” fans is when the show changes something from creator Robert Kirkman’s comic books. Sometimes it happens, and people often don’t like it.
Thankfully, Jesus is here to save us.” Huffington Post
The Fans Made Iceman Gay
“Nerdist has had the Marvel PR over the upcoming Iceman series, by Sina Grace and Alessandro Vitti with Kevin Wada covers.
With Marvel editor Daniel Ketchum telling them that fan theories over Iceman being gay were a major factor in Marvel outing him. “Brian Michael Bendis was very wise to identify that all those threads that existed. We’re not in the business of pulling something out of nowhere and slapping it on to a character so he fits some quota, or for the sake of telling some story. This had to come from somewhere, and it did.”” Nerdist
