Luke Evans Discusses His Experience Portraying a Gay Character in ‘Our Son’

Luke Evans has taken on his first gay role in the film “Our Son,” co-starring Billy Porter. The movie premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival and tells the story of Nicky (played by Evans) and Gabriel (Porter), a same-sex couple in a custody battle over their son. This is a significant step for Evans, who had not previously portrayed a gay character in a major film. In an interview, Evans expressed his readiness for this role and his emotional connection to the script. He believes that divorce is just as valid for a gay couple as marriage. Evans, who is currently in a relationship with boyfriend Fran Tomas, has faced criticism in the past for not openly discussing his sexuality, but he has maintained that he was never hiding it. Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, Evans left his home and religion at a young age to pursue acting. “Our Son” has been described by Evans as a traumatic, painful, yet relatable film that explores new beginnings and hope in the midst of a family breakup.