The Doctor Who universe is about to get even more diverse. According to the Radio Times, one of the leads from the BBC’s spin-off series Class will be an LGBT character.
From Patrick Ness, the teen drama will take place at the notable Coal Hill School featured in Doctor Who. The cast includes Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah.
Ness revealed the news on Twitter this week:
Been asked if Class will have LGBT representation in it. Will a lead character with a boyfriend who he kisses & sleeps with & loves do?
— Patrick Ness (@Patrick_Ness) June 13, 2016
We were keeping that secret, but today that secret doesn't seem very important. #lovewins
— Patrick Ness (@Patrick_Ness) June 13, 2016
Class is expected to premiere sometime later this year on BBC America.
What do you think? Are you a Doctor Who fan? Will you watch Class? Do you think there should be more LGBT representation on TV?