Paul Fitzgerald steps into a groundbreaking role as President Perry Morgan in Netflix's 'The Residence', marking the debut of an openly gay president in a major series. For Fitzgerald, this role is a personal milestone that reflects his own journey as a bisexual man and his connection to the queer community. Having experienced challenges in representation and assumptions due to his relationships, Fitzgerald finds liberation in portraying a character that encapsulates his identity. This portrayal not only signals progress in LGBTQ+ representation but also allows Fitzgerald to express and validate his own lived experiences within the industry.
"I love the affinity that allows me with gay men, with trans people, we're all in that queer family. But anyone who's in the bi space knows that you don't get any points from anyone."
"I've been out as bi since 2011. It was such a relief to finally be honest about that. Not only because of how I felt internally, but because I didn't have to keep navigating that space between what's assumed and what's true."
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