Firefighter Evan 'Buck' Buckley's coming out on the series '9-1-1' sparked vibrant discussions about bisexual representation in network TV. British actor Oliver Stark, who plays Buck, embraced the character's bisexuality amidst fan speculation since season 2. Stark has actively advocated for this representation, declaring he intended to portray Buck as bisexual starting from season 7, despite the character not explicitly labeling himself. Viewer reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing how Buck's journey has impacted their own lives, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.
The response has been amazing. Genuinely, I'm overwhelmed... I've had firefighters message me and tell me, 'I'm not out but seeing your portrayal of Buck is really huge for me.'
Someone called me in an interview last year a 'bisexual bicon', which I kind of loved.
Collection
[
|
...
]