“I think it shouldn't matter at all what character people play, but of ...” — Jonathan Bailey Quote

I think it shouldn't matter at all what character people play, but of course there is a narrative that's very clear, that openly gay men aren't playing straight in leading roles.

It's funny, because even though Bridgerton' is obviously a period drama, Anthony's story is quite modern in the sense that he's reached a point where he genuinely believes that love will never happen for him.

The structure of theatre is always: turn up, do the job, be present and be kind, and work hard.

And also, there's a reason why gay characters are so interesting. Because much like the women in Bridgerton,' there are a lot of hurdles and there's a lot of self-growth, and there's a real strength to gay men.

I don't know if it's good or bad, but when I first started writing I imitated the narrative thrust of a movie. And as I worked, I learned what you can do in fiction that you can't do in movies, and vice-versa.

We are in this amazing age of television where there's an incredible amount and an incredible quality of television, of long-form narrative.

I think it's important to have a narrative and to have a point with your music and to be going somewhere with it.

In reality, girls make mistakes, and it's not fair to keep presenting this narrative that they're perfect.