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During Daniel Craig\u2019s tenure as James Bond, many actors have put in impressive performances as both friends and foes of 007 but one of the most popular supporting players in recent years has been Ben Whishaw as Q.<\/p>\n
The Paddington star took on the role of the iconic Quartermaster in 2012\u2019s Skyfall, following a few films in which the character had been absent, and has won plaudits from fans and critics alike for his likeable interpretation of the role.<\/p>\n
One thing that had been hinted at but not confirmed in previous 007 outings was Q\u2019s sexuality, which has now been referenced in the new film No Time To Die<\/a> via a short scene that takes place inside Q\u2019s home.<\/p>\n The scene sees Bond (Craig) and Eve Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) turn up to request Q\u2019s help in setting up a meeting with the imprisoned Ernst Stavro Blofeld, but to begin with he seems none too pleased about being disturbed.<\/p>\n The reason for his displeasure is that he is in the middle of preparing a meal for a dinner date \u2013 telling them that \u201che\u201d, his date, will be there any moment.<\/p>\n Fans reacted to the revelation on social media, with many praising its inclusion.<\/p>\n \u201cQ being confirmed gay was so good because it wasn\u2019t pure unnatural or out of character or random,\u201d one wrote. \u201cIt was just Bond showing up when Q was preparing a date it was so in character for both of them but now I want to see Q\u2019s boyfriend.\u201d<\/p>\n no but Q being confirmed gay was so good because it wasn’t pure unnatural or out of character or random, it was just bond showing up when Q was preparing a date and it was so in character for both of them but now i want to see Q’s boyfriend<\/p>\u2014 batthew ???? (@MLMCARISI) September 30, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> \u201cHonestly the best bit of the film was finding out Q is gay,\u201d a second said.<\/p>\n slight no time to die spoilers A third thanked Whishaw himself, saying: \u201cOmg Q confirmed gay in No Time To Die\u2026 thank you Ben Whishaw for your service.\u201d<\/p>\n omg q confirmed gay in no time to die\u2026..thank you ben whishaw for your service<\/p>\u2014 clara (@carIgaIIghers) September 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> Another also commented on the inclusion of the reference to Q\u2019s sexual orientation.<\/p>\n In an ocean of story, the fact that No Time To states Q is incidentally gay may end up overlooked. It\u2019s a little \u201cDisney does gay\u201d admittedly, but it\u2019s a good part of Ben Whishaw\u2019s comments on the sexuality of the next Bond actor today too<\/p>\u2014 Si (@SiGallagher) September 30, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> Whishaw himself has recently been on record to say he would love to see an out gay actor take on the role of James Bond<\/a> in future films, having been asked about the possibility in an interview with Attitude<\/a> magazine.<\/p>\n \u201cGod, can you imagine?\u201d he said. \u201cI mean, it would be quite an extraordinary thing. Of course I would like to see that.\u201d<\/p> He added, \u201cI really believe that we should be working towards a world where anyone can play anything and it would be really thrilling if it didn\u2019t matter about someone\u2019s sexuality to take on a role like this.\u201d<\/p>\n
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honestly the best bit of the film was finding out Q is gay <3<\/p>\u2014 em (@claremontdiaz) September 30, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>