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10/20/06

The 'Anatomy' of Coming out, or Knight goes Rogue (gamers will get that)

Filed under: Posts — jwallis @ 09:20:18 am

"Grey's Anatomy" stirred up some mild publicity yesterday when one of its stars, T.R. Knight, revealed through a press release that he is a homosexual. Apparently, an argument erupted between two co-stars that contained the phrase "at least I'm not a fa##ot like T.R." or something along those lines, and Knight felt he needed to quell any rumors and keep speculation out of the picture by confirming any suspicions.
His hope is that people will not look at his character differently. My hope is the same. But the reality is that his character's on screen romance with Ellen Pompano's character will constantly be met with skepticism. Many people can only suspend disbelief to a point, so while aliens attacking Tom Cruise will keep people watching and eating popcorn, a known gay actor having an on screen romance with a female will make people scoff. That's why you don't see Ian McKellan playing opposite... well.. anyone in a romantic relationship. He'd rather have people look at hi.s acting, not his personal life. Which is what Knight wants. However, McKellan also has a bit more street credibility than Knight.
This may or may not impact his career. It very likely won't impact ratings for 'Anatomy,' as current viewers won't change the channel because Knight does it from behind (get it? rogues? ugh, never mind). The gay community won't take up arms in support and all start watching the show if they didn't before. Sadly, unlike Lance Bass coming out of the closet (that had the bright arrows telling everyone where he was), this will end with a small splash and everyone will forget about it in about 20 minutes.

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