<p>#Roommates, if you happen to be a Marvel fan, then this news is definitely for you. Fresh off his role in the Academy Award-winning film “Joker,” “Atlanta” star <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/fx-renews-atlanta-for-a-second-season/">Brian Tyree Henry</a> is set to make history, as he has just been cast as the first openly gay superhero in an upcoming Marvel film.</p>
<p>Despite “Atlanta” still being on hiatus, series star Brian Tyree Henry has been incredibly busy—and his latest role will firmly cement his place in film history. As reported by @Shadow_Act, Brian <a href="https://shadowandact.com/brian-tyree-henry-will-play-marvels-first-openly-gay-superhero-in-the-eternals">has been announced</a> to play the role of Phastos, the first openly gay superhero in Marvel’s upcoming film “The Eternals.” He will also be part of a couple and his love interest will be played by actor Haaz Sleiman.</p>
<p>The news was revealed by Sleiman during recent interview with LGBT media outlet New Now Next. While giving a few details about the film, he confirmed that his character will be married to Brian and they will also have a child together. Additionally, they will reportedly share an on-screen kiss—which makes them the first same-sex couple in the Marvel universe to do so.</p>
<p>Sleiman also spoke very highly of Brian and what fans can expect from such a historical on-screen depiction of an LGBT relationship:</p>
<p><em>“It&#8217;s a beautiful, very moving kiss. Everyone cried on set. For me, it&#8217;s very important to show how loving and beautiful a queer family can be. Brian Tyree Henry is such a tremendous actor and brought so much beauty in this part, and at one point I saw a child in his eyes, and I think it&#8217;s important for the world to be reminded that we in the queer community were all children at one point. We forget that because we&#8217;re always depicted as sexual or rebellious. We forget to connect on that human part.”</em></p>
<p>Although anticipation for the film is high, fans will have a bit of a wait, as “The Eternals” isn’t slated to hit theaters until November 6<sup>th</sup>.</p>
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<p>Roommates, what are your thoughts on this?</p>
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