Actor Ruaridh Mollica wants his bisexuality to show in VisionQuest role

Ruaridh Mollica plays Tommy Maximoff in the new Marvel series VisionQuest. Tommy is the adult son of Wanda Maximoff and Vision. The character is not openly queer in the show. But Mollica hopes his own identity will still matter.

Mollica is bisexual. He spoke about this in SFX Magazine. The interview was published in their 9 September issue. He said he hopes his bisexuality 'comes through' in his performance. He wants his queerness to be part of who Tommy is, even if the story does not say it directly.

This is an important moment for LGBTQ+ fans of Marvel. Many queer fans have hoped to see more LGBTQ+ characters in the Marvel universe. Tommy Maximoff has been a queer character in Marvel comics. Fans were excited when Mollica was cast. Now Mollica is sharing how his identity connects to the role.

Mollica did not say that Tommy will be confirmed as queer in VisionQuest. But he believes a queer actor brings something real to a role. His own life experience shapes how he plays the character. This is sometimes called 'queer coding'. It means a character feels queer, even without a clear statement in the story.

Many LGBTQ+ people in the entertainment world support this idea. They say that queer actors bring authentic energy to their roles. This matters especially when a character has queer history in the source material.

VisionQuest is one of the most anticipated Marvel series of the year. It continues the story of Vision after the events of WandaVision. Mollica's casting was well received by fans. His openness about his bisexuality has made many fans even more excited.

Mollica is part of a growing group of openly LGBTQ+ actors in mainstream entertainment. His visibility is important. It shows young queer people that they can play major roles in big productions. It also shows that studios are becoming more open to queer talent in front of the camera.