Russell T. Davies Eyes Matt Bomer for Lead in Potential American Version of Queer Drama 'Tip Toe'
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Max Goldbart
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Summary
Russell T. Davies, creator of 'Doctor Who' and 'It's a Sin', discusses his upcoming Channel 4 drama 'Tip Toe' — described as his angriest and darkest series yet — about a gay bar owner in Manchester feuding with his neighbor. The title reflects how the queer community now has to "tip toe" due to mainstream vitriolic online discourse. Davies reveals he'd want Matt Bomer to play the lead in a potential American version, noting the radicalization depicted is equally an American story. The article covers Davies' views on Donald Trump, the state of queer representation, and the show's themes.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThis radicalization we're having is every bit as much an American story
The shifting of vitriolic online discourse into the mainstream means the queer community now has to tip toe to avoid being noticed
My angriest and darkest series yet
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