Posted on 11/02/2014 12:53:02 PM PST by Lazamataz
Actor Norman Reedus berates reports saying that he is against his 'The Walking Dead' character Daryl Dixon to become a homosexual.
Reedus has just become a victim of irresponsible journalism and misquoting, just like many celebrities. According to a report by Inquisitr, the actor does not welcome the idea of playing a gay role in the mega hit zombie survival series.
Inquisitr reported that Reedus had urged the producers to avoid making Daryl gay, as it this might hurt The Walking Dead's ratings.
"Insiders say he fears the same-sex shocker would hurt ratings by disappointing his legions of female fans. Norman isn't anti-gay in his personal life, but he's become one of the biggest male sex symbols in television," the report says.
Reedus took it to Twitter to slam the report, and even included a link of the said article.
In the October issue of GQ magazine, he revealed that he has spoken to TWD creator, Frank Darabont, about the possibility of Daryl being "unsure" with the matters of the heart despite his intense survival skills. Reedus commented that this kind of twist will surprise people and make the show and his character even more interesting.
"[Darabont said] Well, he's prison gay — like, you'll catch him looking at a member of the same sex, but if you mention it to him, he'll just stab you and be like what the f**k?—he will never admit it.' I was like, 'That'll blow minds — let's do that.' And he said, 'I knew I hired you for a reason," explained Reedus in the GQ interview.
Heckuva way to kill the series.
This is the saddest ping you will ever have to issue.
It marks the end of this show.
Homosexuality in a Walking Dead world is as useful as a tit on a zombie bull.
Great more outsiders claiming to have inside knowledge of the show.
Can a Walker still catch Aids?
Frankly, I have had it with Hollywood’s gay fixation. Hate to switch of this show but I ain’t watching any of Hollywood’s gayness.
There is at least one lesbian character on the show but you wouldn’t know it without it being mentioned a couple of times.
I guess the season finale could be about Daryl getting nailed by a bunch of homosexual, transgender and “prison gay” zombies.
Actually 2. The one from the Governors outfit and the one with Rambo. I don’t care one way or the other but there is a definite dearth of babies being made to inherit the whirlwind. The writers must recognize this, they all seem to be sharp guys. I wonder if they will allow political correctness to trump reality. Stay tuned.
Goodness I hope not. Carol needs some lovin’ and Daryl is just the guy to get it done.
This is coming from Dixon himself. I would categorize him as an ‘insider’.
Wouldn't fans object if the show took major deviations from the expected arc?
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PS: "Actor Norman Reedus berates reports saying that he is against his 'The Walking Dead' character Daryl Dixon to become a homosexual."
How many times was this article run through google translate to get such strange syntax?
Misquoted? No, I’m betting he got pulled into a conference room and was told, “You can either play ball or you can look at other actors making millions of dollars and be sad that the only gig you’re getting is a cameo on Hollywood Squares. What’ll it be?”
Female characters sexuality is often written as if they are gay men.
Sex In The City wasn’t about 3 women, it was he bath house life of gay men.
I am tired of this gay crap being shoved down our throats. They do this, they have lost a loyal viewer.
And he’s giving a personal opinion of what he thinks the character is like. Doesn’t mean it will ever be written into the show.
WHAT YOU SAY!!
Axel asked Carol if she was a lesbian. LOL
Say-it-isn’t-so PING!
I’m just hopeful that they found out what a failure it is with the lesbo they have in the show, as they never reference her as being a lesbo anymore.
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