From: NewNowNext
On USA’s Eyewitness Philip and Lucas—two teens in a secret relationship—are fearing for their lives after they witness a murder while hooking up in a cabin in the woods. In an emotional scene from last night’s episode Philip—played by Tyler Young—in an effort to be more truthful with his foster parents, came out to them in a realistic and refreshing scene.
“I kind of just knew going into this experience that Philip’s coming out would be unique,” Young told NewNowNext when we spoke with him about the episode. “His coming out, on the one hand he wants to be honest and open with [his foster parents] Helen and Gabe, and he also wants to lead by example and show Lucas (James Paxton) it’s okay to come out.”
“I think the way he does it is in part he wants to sort of distract from the whole situation that him and Lucas are experiencing with this murderer,” he added.
Young also spoke about the “incredible” reaction he’s received since the series premiered and pleasing the show’s LGBT viewers. “In the first episode these boys are going at it and they’re making out. A lot of shows that have gay storylines we have to wait a long time to see that happen.”
“There are so many young people who love to see that because that means there’s progress—getting to see this visibility and their stories getting told on mainstream television. On the other hand I’m getting messages from older people in the LGBT community writing to me saying ’I was a Philip’ or a ’I was a Lucas.'”
What’s ahead for the boys in the remaining episodes of Eyewitness? “There's a lot more turmoil,” teased Young. “But there’s also a lot of positive moments of progress and I think people are going to be very pleased how things turn out.”
Eyewitness airs Sundays at 10/9c on USA.
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