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Don't Ask ‘Shameless’ Star Elliot Fletcher About His Backstory
Don't Ask ‘Shameless’ Star Elliot Fletcher About His Backstory
Don't Ask ‘Shameless’ Star Elliot Fletcher About His Backstory
If you look back on the history of transgender characters in film and TV, you’ll find few depictions of trans men. Besides Hillary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry, there was Daniela Sea’s Max on The L Word, Glenn Close and Janet McTeer in Albert Nobbs, and a few minor TV roles here and there. The one thing all those roles have in common? They weren’t played by trans actors. But Elliot Fletcher is swiftly changing that and paving the way for a better future on the small screen.
'Shameless' Renewed for Season 8 After Pay Dispute
'Shameless' Renewed for Season 8 After Pay Dispute
'Shameless' Renewed for Season 8 After Pay Dispute
The Shameless Season 7 finale could easily have served as the Showtime drama’s swan song, though recent reports of star Emmy Rossum pushing for pay equality in Season 8 tipped a hand that renewal was at least the cards. Now, just hours after airing said finale, Showtime formally confirms that Shameless will be back for Season 8.
Emmy Rossum Confirms 'Shameless' Season 8 Return
Emmy Rossum Confirms 'Shameless' Season 8 Return
Emmy Rossum Confirms 'Shameless' Season 8 Return
Hooray for negotiation through the media! Shameless star Emmy Rossum rightfully made headlines last week with word of a salary lower than supporting co-star William H. Macy, negotiations of which had held up an eighth season. Now, Rossum appears to have earned her raise, promising to return for Shameless Season 8 production in 2017.
'Shameless' Star Macy on Emmy Rossum Equal Pay: 'About Time'
'Shameless' Star Macy on Emmy Rossum Equal Pay: 'About Time'
'Shameless' Star Macy on Emmy Rossum Equal Pay: 'About Time'
It was late last week that word broke of Shameless star Emmy Rossum calling for higher pay than that of co-star William H. Macy, potentially holding up an eighth season renewal. Now, Macy himself weighs in on the conflict, claiming it’s “about f—ing time” Rossum’s salary matched his own, even if he is better looking.
'Shameless' Season 8 on Hold as Emmy Rossum Seeks Equal Pay
'Shameless' Season 8 on Hold as Emmy Rossum Seeks Equal Pay
'Shameless' Season 8 on Hold as Emmy Rossum Seeks Equal Pay
Any Shameless viewer could tell you the series belongs to Emmy Rossum’s Fiona far more than William H. Macy’s Frank, and Season 8 is either going to reflect that, or hit the bricks. Reports indicate that Rossum is pressing for a salary equal to or beyond that of Macy, giving Showtime pause on a Season 8 renewal.
'Masters of Sex, 'Shameless', 'Affair' Fall 2016 Premieres
'Masters of Sex, 'Shameless', 'Affair' Fall 2016 Premieres
'Masters of Sex, 'Shameless', 'Affair' Fall 2016 Premieres
Just when you thought a huge leap forward for Homeland could be the biggest Showtime news of the day, in swoops the cable network with not one, but three future premieres. Not only will Shameless air two seasons in one year for the first time, but Masters of Sex and The Affair have their fall 2016 dates as well.
Showtime Renews 'Shameless,' Sets 'Penny Dreadful' Premiere
Showtime Renews 'Shameless,' Sets 'Penny Dreadful' Premiere
Showtime Renews 'Shameless,' Sets 'Penny Dreadful' Premiere
As always, Showtime had plenty to say by their TCA press tour presentation, just just Homeland’s move to New York City, but also an official Season 7 renewal for Shameless, and premiere outlines for House of Lies Season 5, Penny Dreadful Season 3, even Ray Donovan Season 4. Find out for yourself, and catch the first new Penny Dreadful footage!

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