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Post by GayTime on Apr 25, 2009 4:17:28 GMT -5
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Post by softfurbear on Feb 9, 2010 6:41:26 GMT -5
Gays of our Lives (February 09, 2010)
by Anthony D. Langford on AfterElton.comOn TNT’s Southland, Michael Cudlitz plays John Cooper, one of the more intriguing gay characters on television these days. Thankfully, we’ll get to see more of him in the upcoming second half of Southland.
SPOILER WARNING - SPOILERS IN BEIGE
Cudlitz talked to Chicago Free Press about what’s ahead for his character, which the actor says will include a love interest.
“He’s definitely gay, there’s no question about that. But he’s figuring out his relationship stuff. There are really amazing family issues that come up with John. There’s a history of abuse and relationships in his life that have not been what you expect.”
“There’s not going to be a big coming-out episode for John, a very special Southland. I don’t know if it’s something that’s never been done before, but it’s definitely not the way that these relationships are handled on television and it’s about time that it is. But there’s a long way to go with these kinds of hot button issues with the general society. It's good to be having this discussion about this kind of gay character on a major network as one of the regulars, not a superficial character.”
And how will fans, especially gay fans, feel about what’s coming up in John’s story?
“Just keep watching. I think you’re going to be very happy. It’s a very interesting position to be in. I say you’re going to be happy, but it’s not going to make everyone happy,” said Cudlitz. “At times, within itself, what I’m learning is that it’s a very split, fractioned community, but all I can say is that the role of John Cooper, from my standpoint [as a straight man], is that I’m very aware of my place in this new arena that I’ve entered and I’m going to handle the character with love and care.”
What’s ahead for the character in the new episodes? We’ve got a few tidbits for you to whet your appetite:
John has to face his addiction to pills for his back pain after his partner Ben confronts him.
The death of a fellow officer reveals a secret about John’s past.
John’s latest case is complicated when his ex-wife asks him for a special favor.
New episodes of Southland start airing March 2nd. www.afterelton.com/TV/gayslives/02-09-10?page=0%2C8
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