![]() ![]() But they’re tough when they have to be, and they’re helpful when they can be. So much of the work that the organization does is behind the scenes, stuff that we don’t even get to hear about. I think the work that they do behind the scenes is invaluable. They offer themselves as a tool, and as a guide to how to speak about LGBTQ issues, how to better their own work as far as productions and producers and writers. So what I love about GLAAD is that they work directly with the media. Many other diversity groups look to the way that GLAAD has done their work through the years to model their own work. So for me, they are the epitome of what an advocacy organization should be, especially in terms of media. Anyone who plays a Klingon has to undergo many hours, so we have deep respect for them and what they have to go through in order to do it.ĪX: As far as the panel you just were part of, how do you feel GLAAD is as a representative body for GLBT representation? Do you feel that there need to be more organizations like them?ĬRUZ: Well, I worked at GLAAD and was a national spokesperson for them for two years and have a long history with them. Doug Jones, he’s done this for years, and he’s amazing – he doesn’t complain, he sits there and gets it all done. ĪX: How are you dealing with the people who are playing long hours in prosthetics?ĪX: Do you just see them as their characters, or do you feel like, “I feel so bad for you, that looks really uncomfortable”?ĬRUZ: I’m in awe. So I don’t have long hours in prosthetics. ĪX: Can you say if you’re playing a human?ĬRUZ: Yes. I know how long people, especially fans of the franchise, have been waiting for this, and to be a part of that is mind-boggling to me. ![]() I am excited about being part of that relationship, yes. Photo Credit Sue Schneider_MGP AgencyĪX: Are you particularly excited about getting to play one of the first gay regular characters in the STAR TREK universe?ĬRUZ: Anthony’s the first regular character. Wilson Cruz at the official premiere of CBS’ STAR TREK DISCOVERY, Septemat the ArcLight Cinerama Dome, Hollywood, California. The minute the deal closed and it was happening, I was with my brother and I cried a big old bucket of tears. WILSON CRUZ: The ten-year-old boy in me, his head is exploding. When GLAAD (originally the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation the acronym was preserved when the organization’s mission statement was expanded to include bisexual, transgender and queer representation) holds a panel at the Summer 2017 Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour to discuss LGBTQ portrayals in the media, Cruz is one of the panelists.įollowing the Q&A, Cruz takes time to talk more about both GLAAD and his work on STAR TREK: DISCOVERY.ĪSSIGNMENT X: Are you excited about being on a STAR TREK series? Other major credits include arcs on PARTY OF FIVE and THE WEST WING, a starring role in THE RED BAND SOCIETY and a supporting turn in Netflix’s 13 REASONS WHY. Hugh Culber.Ĭruz, a native of New York City, started his career playing another gay character, series regular Rickie Vasquez on the cult hit MY SO-CALLED LIFE. Anthony Rapp plays Discovery crew member Paul Stamets, and Wilson Cruz portrays his partner, Dr. One more first for STAR TREK: DISCOVERY – it has a committed gay couple. Michael Burnham, played by Sonequa Martin-Green. Set ten years before STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is the first STAR TREK series to be led by a black woman character, Lt. It is the first STAR TREK series to have such a large budget, and the first to have such a serialized storyline. STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is the first STAR TREK series to premiere on a streaming service – CBS All-Access, which introduces new episodes on Sunday nights. Hugh Culber Anthony Rapp as Lieutenant Paul Stamets in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY – Season 1 – “Choose Your Pain”|©2017 CBS Interactive. Doug Jones as Lieutenant Saru Wilson Cruz as Dr. ![]()
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