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Gay “Eternals” Star Says LGBTQ+ Fans Will Be So proud”

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Eternals actor Haaz Sleiman promises LGBT+ fans will be “so proud” to see Marvel’s first ever same-sex couple in the hotly-anticipated new film. The Lebanese-American star plays the husband of superhero Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry), the first openly gay hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. As he promoted his latest movie, the rom-com Breaking Fast, Sleiman threw in a few teasers for eager Marvel fans and reassured queer audiences that the studio has gone to great lengths to ensure respectful treatment. “It’s my first Marvel film, so of course, I’m excited,” he told NewNowNext. Full Story from Pink News

Spoilers on Marvel’s Openly Gay Superhero in “The Eternals”

[SPOILERS] Much has been discussed and rumored in recent months about Marvel’s upcoming film The Eternals, where it will debut the MCU’s first gay superhero. There have been varying reports on who that might be, and most rumors have pegged Richard Madden’s character Ikaris as the one. But that appears not to be the case. Reports are emerging that Eternals footage screened at at CCXP 2019 reveals Brian Tyree Henry’s character Phastos to be gay, and in the clip holding hands with a male partner and two kids. We Got This Covered writes: “A user on Box Office Theory says … 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 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