Oliver Stark, known for his role in '9-1-1', has sparked conversations with his character Buck's recent same-sex kiss, marking a significant moment in the show's 100th episode. Stark expressed feeling 'humbled and overwhelmed' by the positive response from fans, despite facing backlash from some viewers. The actor defended his character's bisexual storyline, which began in season 7, episode 4, highlighting the importance of representation and evolution in Buck's character. Stark's co-star, Ryan Guzman, also contributed to the narrative by discussing his character Eddie's relationship with Buck, hinting at deeper developments in season 7. The storyline has received support from within the industry, with Brian Michael from '9-1-1 Lone Star' commending Stark for exploring new dimensions of his character. Stark and Guzman's portrayal of Buck's bisexuality and Eddie's big talk with Buck have been pivotal, with promises that Eddie and Buck will grow closer throughout the season.
Actor Oliver Stark Opens Up About His ‘9-1-1’ Character’s Journey https://t.co/36vf5AyEWP by @jeffconway
9-1-1 star Ryan Guzman unpacks a major scene between Buck and Eddie in season 7, episode 5, explaining the importance for Buck's storyline. https://t.co/hMRDbFUm51
Ryan Guzman hints at his character Eddie’s coming out in ‘9-1-1’: “As far as [Eddie's] sexuality, I think it's pretty clear that he's tried to fill in this motherly, this wife type role—that's all he knows. And he's a man [that] first off, he's Catholic. Second off, he's from… https://t.co/MrqI7LY6dD
#911onABC star Ryan Guzman promises that Eddie and Buck will only grow closer throughout season 7 now that Buck has been honest about his sexuality. https://t.co/JmyCWYLDDK
'9-1-1' star Ryan Guzman speaks to Entertainment Weekly about season 7, episode 5, 'You Don't Know Me' — including Buck and Eddie's heart-to-heart, that Maddie wedding dress moment, and Marisol. https://t.co/6tgC7K2z6R
#911onABC Star Ryan Guzman Pulled From His ‘Own Experience’ for Eddie’s Big Talk With Buck https://t.co/ucejyOfP5A
#911LoneStar's @TheBrianMichael addresses backlash #911onABC's Oliver Stark got over Buck's bisexual romance -- and says, "it's really great to see Buck's character become somebody who's evolved and ready to explore some things in themselves" See more: https://t.co/v3Ff4FDngK https://t.co/c2XbZlGkxm
It looks like #911onABC's Buck and Eddie are about to have a seriously awkward double date. https://t.co/9AWsthwuwJ
9-1-1 star Oliver Stark addresses supporters and critics in a statement about his character's bisexuality. https://t.co/FH5jSro3e7 https://t.co/FH5jSro3e7
9-1-1 star Oliver Star defends his character, Buck, against those who are critiquing his bisexual storyline that kicked off in season 7, episode 4. https://t.co/UTGNwWpTS7
After ‘9-1-1’ finally introduced Buck’s bisexuality during its 100th episode, Oliver Stark shared that he’s ‘humbled and overwhelmed’ by the positive response, while also firing back at the haters. https://t.co/Vglf0IhhNu
9-1-1 star Oliver Stark says he is “humbled and overwhelmed” by the outpouring of fan support following his character’s surprise same-sex kiss at the end of the show’s 100th episode. https://t.co/qCQ9JgVRpP
Actor Oliver Stark blasts homophobic ‘9-1-1’ fans after Buck’s same-sex kiss https://t.co/0ooaH5GtGv https://t.co/zEo96OhclI