Andrew Scott became widely recognized due to his portrayal of James Moriarty on Sherlock. Additionally, he received praise for playing Fleabag’s hot priest and appearing in films such as 1917, Spectre and Normal People.
But 47-year-old actor Will Brill (All of Us Strangers) doesn’t like using the term “openly gay,” believing it has negative connotations.
What was it like?
Andrew Scott, best known for his powerful portrayals as Sherlock’s Moriarty and Hamlet on West End stages, seeks to end use of the term “openly gay.” Scott stars alongside Paul Mescal in All of Us Strangers movie and believes it to be an insulting term which should no longer be spoken.
Andrew Scott began acting to counter what he describes as his “terrible lisp”, and credits early roles with introducing him to the vibrant LGBTQ community within acting circles, which eventually gave him the courage to come out as gay. Today, Scott brings life to his characters like Adam in All of Us Strangers by Andrew Haigh; an engaging ghost tale that balances budding romance against memories of deceased parents played by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell respectively; This dreamy ghost flick also featured 45 Years and Weekend as directors.
What was it like for your parents?
No matter their position on LGBTQ issues, parents can often experience difficulty when engaging with them about them. Denial, anger, fear and confusion may arise along with feelings of guilt; but it’s important to remember that it’s perfectly normal for parents to make mistakes or say things which upset or disturb.
Andrew Scott has become widely beloved for his roles as Jim Moriarty on Sherlock and as the ‘hot priest’ in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag, yet was initially advised to keep his sexuality quiet when starting out his acting career. While this advice was “painful”, in retrospect it has allowed him to be openly gay.
Predicting how your parents will respond when you come out isn’t always easy, but you can gain some indication by listening in on online or media discussions or dropping hints or asking them what they think about gay celebrities and fictional characters. Make sure to find an environment which provides safe space when having this discussion with them.
What was it like for you?
Andrew Scott is widely recognized for playing Father Evangelista on Phoebe Waller Bridge’s Fleabag and internationally as Moriarty in Sherlock, but now brings life and authenticity into queer roles through acting communities he is part of.
Irish actor Tom Ripley has proven his skill not only on stage (in Noel Coward’s Present Laughter on Broadway), but also film and television sets; recently shooting Netflix’s Tom Ripley series as Tom and starring as Adam in Andrew Haigh’s All of Us Strangers as Adam; both roles exploring mortality with powerful gay romance themes.
At 47 years old, Andrew Scott remains as vibrant as ever. He rushes into our meeting, one day before his New York premier, talking fast but maintaining an undercurrent of energy that seems to emanate even during quiet moments.
What was it like for your friends?
Coming out is often not a momentary process but instead is gradual; each new person told is part of this journey that is ultimately rewarding for all involved.
Andrew Scott credits the strong queer community within acting circles – from Sherlock to Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Emmy Award-winning Fleabag – with helping him feel comfortable within himself and gain confidence as an artist. Drama classes that began as an attempt at improving his “really bad lisp,” was another source of comfort.
Irish actor Sean Teale of All of Us Strangers fame has spoken out against the term “openly gay,” believing its negative connotations has caused irreparable harm to individuals who self-identify as such. These days however, people no longer view sexuality as something to hide; “thankfully people no longer view sexuality as character flaw or trait but as something everyone experiences as part of living their human experience,” according to him. This same sentiment extends for gender.
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