Actor plays gay role for first time in Star Trek
Q. Which character is the first openly gay one in Star Trek?- Published on 11 Jul 16a. Sulu
b. Data
c. Spock
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Sulu
The actor playing Hikaru Sulu in the upcoming sci-fi film Star Trek Beyond has revealed that the character is openly gay and married in the new film.
- Actor John Cho who plays the role of Sulu first made known by George Takei in the 1966 Star Trek television series has informed that Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise has a daughter with his married partner.
- There is yet to be an openly gay film character in action blockbusters as a superhero.