"Modern Family" was an excellent progression of queer representation on network television in a time when there wasn't much. Although 2009 was just 13 years ago, the television landscape has evolved tenfold. On "Modern Family," Noah Weisberg, who identifies as straight in real life, portrays a gay character, which he's given a lot of thought.
"This is an ongoing conversation for me with friends. I'm so proud of being on the show and proud of what I got to do on it, but I don't know that I would play that role today or that I should play that role today," Weisberg told us. "It's a comedy, so there was a heightened element to it. That's such a tricky ... as an actor, again, I'm so happy to have the job."
Weisberg also revealed that his personal politics align with Brett. "I'm a musical theater guy, [and I] happen to be a very liberal person," he continued. "I am surrounded by beautiful queer friends that are more like family than friends. I feel surrounded by it, but it's not me."
"Do I have to be exactly the character?" Weisberg posited. Ultimately, he landed on the following stance: "Well, no, but we're also talking about groups that are underrepresented on TV, and it's like, well, here's a chance to actually cast a gay man in this role. Especially 10 years ago, there was even less representation, and we still, again, have a long way to go."
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