"Will isn't a screaming queen - that's Jack's part. They needed someone to play the part for America. It's just not the same as Britain. To have a gay character as a lead is risky"
- Eric McCormack
About this Quote
This quote by Eric McCormack is referring to the character of Will in the tv program Will & Grace. Will is a gay character, however he is not represented as a stereotypical "yelling queen" like Jack, another character in the show. McCormack is saying that having a gay character as a lead is a risk, specifically in America, where the culture is various than in Britain. He is implying that in order to make the show more palatable to American audiences, they had to make Will less flamboyant than Jack. This quote shows how the media can be utilized to shape public opinion and how it can be challenging to represent LGBTQ+ characters in a positive light. It likewise highlights the value of representation in the media and how it can be used to challenge stereotypes and develop a more inclusive society.
This quote is written / told by Eric McCormack somewhere between April 18, 1963 and today. He was a famous Actor from Canada.
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