That’s the message I want younger audiences to receive.” Michael Cimino and George Sear in Love, Victor - Photo: Greg Gayne/Hulu People have every right to be who they are truthfully, and have no shame about it. “I think we’re past the point of hiding who we are. “Something that gives them a new perspective, to walk a life where they can finally be themselves,” he said. Speaking to Metro Weekly last year, Cimino said he wants Love, Victor to be “a show that really affects young people in a positive way.” “Here I am playing a gay role that might not be considered masculine in an outdated idea of what masculinity is.” “I’m not a traditional ‘masculine’ man, so that would be people trying to force me into something I’m not,” he said. I held myself to a really high standard to make sure everyone going through this story felt represented by the show.”Ĭimino said that he was advised not to accept the role of Victor, especially for his first major acting job, telling him, “‘Everyone will think you’re gay’ or ‘You won’t be able to book anything,’ ‘You’ll never be able to build a fan base.’” I went in with the pure intent to represent that correctly.

“It’s an honor to play Victor, and a big responsibility.

If you’re not an actual ally, then what are you doing?” he continued. “That’s not how be an ally, that’s not how you support LGBT rights. Randy Rainbow On His Life, Amazing Career, And Grandmother