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Journalist Rose Dommu of Out reports that the first trailer for the Marvel film The Eternals showed at Comic-Con Experience 2019 in Brazil over the weekend. A shot from the film apparently shows an out-gay man holding hands with his boyfriend, confirming that the character is not the hero Ikarus.
We’d reported that actor Richard Madden, who plays Ikarus, would also portray the first out-gay superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This was based on comments from Marvel President Kevin Feige, who had confirmed that The Eternals would both feature a queer character, and that said character would be played by an out-queer actor. In that regard, Madden fits the bill.
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Now the reports from CCXP 2019 say that character is actually Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry, known for roles in Atlanta and If Beale Street Could Talk. Henry’s casting would appear to contradict reports that Marvel wanted an out queer actor for the role. Gay rumors have dogged Henry for years, though the actor has never confirmed details of his romantic life.
So does this mean Henry will be officially coming out? Are early reports of his character being gay correct? We expect to know in the next few weeks when the trailer for The Eternals hits the internet. The film, which also stars Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Barry Keoghan and Don Lee. It hits cinemas November 6, 2020.
Doctor Benway
But Richard Madden is not out. There was rumors about him and Brandon Flynn being together but he never confirmed it.
Catholicslutbox
I don’t see why. It’s not as if he’s “leading man” material.
*I had no idea he is only 33. I thought he was closer to 40.
jjose712
Catholicslutbox: Well, he is the lead man of his tv show, and i’m pretty sure he’ll have no problem in being a lead man on any british film.
Hollywood? well, to be honest, there’s absolutely no one under 40 that is consistent, has charisma or carry a film right now
jjose712
It’s exactly the one people was thinking.
Everybody knew Richard Madden character was not gay
ChuckB
Neither Richard Madden nor Brian Tyree Henry are out queer actors.
Kangol2
Brian Tyree Henry is an amazing actor and probably is family, so I definitely want to catch this.
Chambers
Maybe Brian Tyree Henry’s character is in a relationship with Richard Madden’s character?
Donston
Why does this site keep claiming people are “out” when they’re not? When asked about dating Brandon Flynn, Madden has simply said that he doesn’t talk about his relationships. Madden has not publicly let it be know that he isn’t “straight” or that he has same-sex relationships. So, the dude ain’t “out”.
People’s obsessions with Marvel being “queer” is just too much. I’m not a big follower of the Marvel series. So, I’m not at all emotionally tied to this stuff. But whatever they want to do with their stories and characters, more power to them. I do think people need to be cautious of getting hype. Hollywood has played this game many times. Being “out” in a big Hollywood blockbuster seems to equate to a glance, or some type of brief and awkward affection, or some quick and ambiguous piece of dialogue.