British actor Nicholas Galitzine has quietly built a filmography rich in queer characters. With roughly 28 percent of his roles identifying as LGBTQ+, he has become one of the most visible straight male actors championing complex queer storytelling over the past decade.

From MI6 Secrets to Bisexual Vulnerability

Galitzine's first foray into queer roles came in 2015 when he appeared as Angelo, the secret lover of an MI6 handler, in a season two episode of the crime drama Legends. Though a minor flashback appearance, the role introduced audiences to his willingness to explore LGBTQ+ narratives early in his career. Years later, he brought depth to Timmy Andrews in The Craft: Legacy, a high school bully whose carefully constructed macho persona crumbles when he comes out to the film's central group as bisexual. His monologue about the isolation of bisexual men struck a chord with viewers at a time when such representation remained rare on screen.

Why Queer Roles Draw Him

In interviews, Galitzine has explained his attraction to these roles stems from his interest in vulnerability and the complexity of identity. He has spoken about being drawn to "that underbelly of vulnerability and having to hide oneself," describing queer characters as "really rich characters in of themselves." His approach suggests these parts offer him something deeper than surface-level drama. His recent acclaimed turn in Mary & George, where he plays a versatile king in Sky Atlantic's period series, demonstrates his continued commitment to substantial queer storytelling. The actor's track record shows that championing LGBTQ+ narratives, whether as a love interest or a character navigating personal identity, has become a defining part of his artistic choices.

Source: Gay Times

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Nicholas Galitzine's Rise as an LGBTQ+ Storyteller