Openly gay The Big Bang Theory actor Jim Parsons has criticised those who believe it's "too late" for inspiring queer rom-coms.
Parsons, who is currently starring in a revival of The Boys in the Band on Broadway, got passionate while discussing the recent queer rom-com Love, Simon while on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
“I read a couple of articles that were essentially saying we were too late. Like we were beyond this now, this tale of coming out which this was," he said.
He continued: “And I thought, ‘Maybe if you’re a 30-something writer living in New York or LA it may be like, I don’t need to see this’, obviously."
“But I don’t know. I think there are many people in other places that, yes you do still need to see it."
He added: “Never mind the fact [they’re saying] ‘a gay rom-com is too late.’ Tell that to When Harry Met Sally, you know, which was brilliant, but I’m saying, ‘How many straight rom-coms do we need? When is it too late for them?’"
"There’s nothing wrong with them. They’re fine. They are lovely. And I love When Harry Met Sally, I dunno… Let me get sick of too many gay rom-coms thank you very much."
He concluded: "Bring it on. We’ll see.”
You can watch the full interview below:
