the fact that they finally addressed this is so so important to me!!!! this is a massive elephant in every single scene, and in fandom discussions about armand, his sexuality, and the ways in which other characters interact with him. i really hope the show has the care to portray how asian men were perceived both when armand was trafficked and when he lived in venice with marius. his status as “exotic” would’ve made him even more vulnerable to the men and women seeking to “loan” him from marius.
armand’s entire view of himself and his sexuality has been warped by this exact stereotype. we keep seeing it over and over again in how he makes himself small and as unobtrusive and passive as possible.
oh, i just hope we get to see an exploration of it!!!!
check out the complete interview! it’s so insightful all around
As the manipulative Armand in "The Vampire Lestat," his character may not be easy to like, but he has still stolen many fans' hearts.
