James Marsters: "My 'Torchwood' character is way beyond bisexual..."
I feel like I should be this huge James Marsters fan and maybe I will be. The problem is, I haven't any of the shows he's been on like "Torchwood" or "Smallville" or, brace yourselves, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Anywho, he has an interview in the new issue of TV guide and, of course, I've found the gay parts to share:
On his "Torchwood" character: "Captain John is a Time Agent and a thief, who travels through time stealing the wealth of whole planets. His partner used to be Captain Jack [John Barrowman], who's now reformed. I show up wanting him to come back to his villainous ways and have fun with me."
On the lip liock: "We kiss. My character is way beyond bisexual. Spike was a romantic. This guy would do anything that moves. I have a lustful eye for a poodle!...I had never kissed a man on film before, but luckily my girlfriend was there, and she said it was always a fantasy of hers that I would kiss another man. She thought it was really hot."
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I'm surprised you weren't a Buffy fan, Greg. Spike and Captain Jack - I just can't wait!
Wow... How can you of all people not be a fan of BTVS. The writing, the dialog, and the acting was some of the best ever for TV. Not to say there weren't some bad episodes but when it was good it was/is THE best.
Spike was a great character who saw some of the greatest transformation in the series. It will be interesting to see where he takes this role. He has shown an ability to grow with a story line and dial it back when need be. As a gay fan of BTVS I look forward to seeing it unfold.
Talk about "Big Gay Following," Buffy's was HUMUNGOUS! How can you NOT love a show featuring teenage lesbian witches AND a special musical episode in which every word was sung and danced?
I just don't get these actors that are so terrified of being perceived as gay they have to make up little stories about how their girlfriend think it's hot they kiss a man, as if that's their motivation, oh, I did it for my gf.
Why do they even feel the need to justify it? If it's in the script it's in the script. So what?
Blech.