h0neanias 13,516 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Andrew Scott is best known for playing Moriarty in BBC1's 'Sherlock' Sherlock actor Andrew Scott has has spoken out publicly for the first time to say that “as a gay person†he condemns Russian president Vladimir Putin for introducing anti-gay legislation to the country. In an interview with the independent, the BAFTA-award winning actor spoke about his role in upcoming BBC2 drama ‘Legacy,’ where he sports a Russian accent. When asked how he came to adopt the accent, Scott said: “There isn’t a huge amount of footage of Russians speaking English as a second language, so I started looking at Vladimir Putin videos on YouTube. “But then Putin introduced anti-gay legislation this summer – so, being a gay person, I switched to Rudolf Nureyev videos instead. It was another Nureyev defection of sorts!†On the topic of keeping a low profile on being gay, he added: “Mercifully, these days people don’t see being gay as a character flaw. “But nor is it a virtue, like kindness. Or a talent, like playing the banjo. It’s just a fact. “Of course, it’s part of my make-up, but I don’t want to trade on it. I am a private person; I think that’s important if you’re an actor. But there’s a difference between privacy and secrecy, and I’m not a secretive person. “Really I just want to get on with my job, which is to pretend to be lots of different people. Simple as that.†Scott is also set to appear in gay comedy drama film ‘Pride,’ which centres around a group of LGBT activists who decide to raise money to support the families of striking miners during the summer of 1984. (Pinknews) He was right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Juan and only 5,432 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah-dk 28,690 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I loved him as Moriarty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankii-9 72 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I adore this guy so freaking much~ It still amazes me that he is 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teru 22,363 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 aw, he's the coolest. and reppin for my home country~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOfficialPimpwife 3,124 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonyâ„¢ 11,329 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 He looks gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sane 16,342 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Wait, he wasn't out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgl 5,919 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 The reactions here I had no idea though, good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akisame 3,880 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Those Sherlock x Moriarty shippers on tumblr are going to go wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moongirl 1,255 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Those Sherlock x Moriarty shippers on tumblr are going to go wild. but it will never surpass the John x Sherlock shippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someone actually 4,572 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 this was expected tbh lmao congrats on coming out :] but it will never surpass the John x Sherlock shippers the cray of them all i know this cuz i'm one of the johnlock shippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdermochi 40 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 but it will never surpass the John x Sherlock shippers true, johnlock > most ships (by number of shippers ofc) Also, congrats Andrew Scott I feel terrible for russia's LGBT community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...... 3,962 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Figured. Anyway...love the subtle "coming outs"...where celebs just drop it casually into interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionRock 1,529 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 mte, holmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOfficialPimpwife 3,124 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Figured. Anyway...love the subtle "coming outs"...where celebs just drop it casually into interviews. omg,perrie and jade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteasian 732 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 thats good for him ^^ and the situation in russia is awful >< cannot even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelwave 283 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Congrats to him:) The fact that there are videos of Putin speaking English is a complete surprise to me though, there must be a very limited quantity tbh. And why would you use it anyways, before this summer or after, when there are tons of better material out there? Oh well, seems like someone was looking for a nice opportunity and wording to come out lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazee 801 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Wait, Moriarty wasn't intended to be a gay character on that show? Doesn't explain why he treats Sherlock like a little girl with a crush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ PD Hercule Poirot ~ 1,868 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 It's pretty obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonzest 1,711 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Oops I thought he was already out. I feel terrible for russia's LGBT community. Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystiqurez 1,470 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 It was kind of obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deja-Vu 215 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I wouldn't guess though my gaydar sucks so no surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...... 3,962 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 omg,perrie and jade JERRIE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timelady 1,256 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Absolutely loved him as Moriarty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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