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Big Boys: Jack Rooke and Jon Pointing on season 2, a decade of friendship and ‘big gay awakenings’

January 10, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Creator of Big Boys Jack Rooke and leading actor Jon Pointing speak with GAY TIMES about the second season of the hit comedy, why 2014 was a “big old gay year” and why Pointing may just be the “UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ ally”. WORDS BY ALICE MOREY HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN IMAGES CHANNEL 4 From the ice bucket challenge to the importance of chosen families, the second season of Big Boys has it covered. “It’s what you want from a second series,” star Jon Pointing tells GAY TIMES. “It’s got more…

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Netflix’s Heartstopper announces casting call for a new role ahead of season 2

July 12, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Heartstopper fans rejoice! Another character from Alice Oseman’s hit LGBTQ+ graphic novel series will be debuting in season two. Over the last few months, LGBTQ+ TV enthusiasts have immersed themselves in the heartwarming Netflix drama. The show follows Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a “high-strung, openly gay over-thinker,” and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), “a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player”, and their blossoming romantic relationship. Upon its release in March, the series earned critical acclaim, with viewers watching close to 25 million hours of the show during its first full week on the…

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Big Boys: Jack Rooke and Jon Pointing on season 2, a decade of friendship and ‘big gay awakenings’

Netflix’s Heartstopper announces casting call for a new role ahead of season 2