White Lotus Star Theo James Eyeing Gay Role in George Michael Biopic
The LGBTQ+ corners of the internet rejoiced this weekend after learning that a White Lotus star was being considered for the role of gay pop star George Michael.James is the top contender for a big-budget film about Michael's rise from his days with Wham!
to his solo career, the Daily Mail reports. Michael died in 2016.Appearing on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen last week, the tall, dark and handsome hunk noted his and Michael's shared Greek heritage when asked by a viewer about the possibility but otherwise remained mum."Oh yeah, I would love that," James said. "He's a lot of Greek, and I'm a lot of Greek.
Put that Greek together, and you get falafel."James's full name is Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis. Michael's full name was Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou.Michael's family has endorsed the $100 million project, according to the paper.
James is not yet officially confirmed, but he is rumored to be a favorite."The script is in the final stages, and producers are looking for their leading man," a source told the outlet. "Theo's name is the one on everyone's lips.
