Shameless Gay Teen the Anti-Kurt

[WillParkinson]

Shameless Gay Teen the Anti-Kurt


As gay teen Ian Gallagher on the new Showtime series Shameless, 17-year-old Cameron Monaghan says his character is the anti–Kurt Hummel. His character smokes pot, is obsessed with porn, and occasionally screws his married, Muslim boss.

“He’s the anti-stereotype,” Gallagher says. “He never does anything that’s stereotypically perceived as 'gay.' He’s tough, he’s street smart, and he’s pretty much unlike any gay teenager on television right now.”

The show, about a lower-income family including William H. Macy as the alcoholic father and Emmy Rossum as the smart, slutty sister, is raising eyebrows before premiering for its provocative content. But Monaghan says as an actor — even one who’s not yet legal — he had no qualms about taking on such an in-your-face role.

“I’m always happy to support the gay community. Ian’s a really fantastic part. A non-stereotypical part. And I think a lot of teens — and a lot of gay teens, especially — will really relate to the role.”

http://advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/01/07/Shameless_Gay_Teen_the_Anti_Kurt/

[dsc]

1. hate to tell him but the having sex with other dudes

is pretty stereotypical of gays.

[FreeState]

2. +1

The actor is straight in real life, so Im sure he has no experience when it comes to gay male dynamics. I was pretty much only attracted to men that were older than me until I was in my late 30s.

[beyurslf]

3. Isn't having sex with guys stereotypical of gays? :)

[mitchtv]

4. very entertaining show

I liked Ian