Thomas Doherty is among the new cast members in the HBO Max reboot of “Gossip Girl”, playing wealthy private-school student Max.
What makes Max so distinctive is that the character is openly pansexual — unlike the actor who plays him. Speaking with Variety, Doherty reveals that the first time he locked lips with another man was in front of the camera for “Gossip Girl”, and discusses how portraying a sexually fluid character has affected him.
RELATED: ‘Gossip Girl’ Revealed! Cast And Producers On The Premiere Twist “That was definitely interesting,” says Doherty of his same-sex kissing scenes in the show. “Obviously my character Max is pansexual and for me, it’s always amazing when you play a part to see what you can kind of draw from that