Former Mr. Gay UK and ‘Foundation’ actor Dino Fetscher is one of hottest stars in the galaxy
Foundation when they opened season two with a completely naked action set piece for out hearthtrob Lee Pace.But there’s been plenty more to stick around for—even after Pace put clothes back on—specifically, the introduction of a new gay character, played by hunky British actor Dino Fetscher.The 35-year old star plays *spoiler alert* Glawen Curr the long-lost husband of General Bel Riose (Ben Daniels), two characters who have quickly become central figures in this galaxy-spanning epic.And Foundation is just the latest buzzy role for this actor on the rise, who—believe it or not—first made a name for himself as Mr.
Gay UK 2008.That’s right, back in ’08, Fetscher was just 19, studying acting in London when he joined the annual beauty contest for gay men.
He went on to win the competition in a red speedo—he claims the distinction of being the first Welsh Mr. Gay UK—and basically hasn’t left the spotlight since.Fetscher’s first big TV break came when he played the role of a himbo named Aiden in Russell T Davies’ Cucumber, the 2015 dramedy about modern gay life in England, and also starred in his own episode of its spin-off anthology series, Banana.He would later reunite with Davies (who also created Queer As Folk, It’s A Sin, and is also currently helming Doctor Who) for the renowned TV producer’s dystopian family drama Years And Years.Other projects of Fetscher’s include a small cameo in magician action flick Now You See Me 2, a recurring role in the trippy AI drama Humans, and the queer historical biopic series Gentleman Jack.
Among his stage credits is a West End production of Larry Kramer‘s AIDS drama The Normal Heart, which earned him an Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. (Fun fact, his co-star Ben.
