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‘Jungle Cruise’ has Disney’s first OPENLY gay character and actor is proud

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July 27, 2021

Robert King

The ‘Jungle Cruise’ adventure features the first openly gay character in a Walt Disney production.

And actor Jack Whitehall couldn’t be prouder to play McGregor.

In an interview with Variety, the actor revealed:

“When I first read the script, it was just a few loose lines. There was no indication that he was gay. When the scene he was dating was revealed to me, I found that it was very well written, ”he said.

The character is described as “extremely efficient, very classy and very funny”.

Jack whitehall

The Family Adventure with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt opens July 29 in theaters and opens July 30 in Disney + Premier Access.

To verify:

“The Disney Jungle Cruise is an absolute delight! It’s funny, full of bravery and reminds me of classic adventure films from my childhood. Emily Blunt, The Rock and Jack Whitehall are having a great time and it’s remarkable! It has an All for an Emerald vibe and that’s what I’m here for! ”

Enjoy watching:

Disney’s #JungleCruise is an absolute delight! It’s funny, fiery and reminds me of classic adventure films from my childhood. Emily Blunt, @TheRock and @jackwhitehall are having a blast and it shows! Serious Romancing the Stone vibes and I’m absolutely here for it! pic.twitter.com/hK0yu7UGMK

– Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) July 25, 2021

“After watching Jungle Cruise, I now understand why The Rock wanted Jaume Collet-Serra to direct Black Adam. Jungle Cruise is a super fun adventure suitable for all ages. Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson have fantastic chemistry and are loaded with references. at the park attraction. Like! “

After watching #junglecruise, now understand why @TheRock wanted Jaume Collet-Serra to perform #BlackAdam. “Jungle Cruise” is such a fun adventure suitable for all ages. Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson have fantastic chemistry and it’s full of nods to roll. Thumbs up. pic.twitter.com/Ljf2MqzE5F

– Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 25, 2021

“Jungle Cruise is everything an amusement park enthusiast could hope for! I like the references to attraction. Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are a charming duo. Villains are fun. The action is thrilling. Lots of fun everywhere! “

#JungleCruise is everything a theme park lover can hope for! I love the nods to the ride. #EmilyBlunt and #DwayneJohnson are a charming duo. The bad guys are entertaining. The action is thrilling. So much fun, all around! @JungleCruise @TheRock pic.twitter.com/DJvCj6hGhE

– Christina Radis (@ChristinaRadish) July 25, 2021

“Jungle Cruise looks like a theme park attraction and I really enjoy these attractions. I had a lot of fun with the mythology and the action, but the biggest winner of all is the chemistry between the actors. Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson and Jack WhiteHall are pure charm together.

#JungleCruise legit feels like a walk in a theme park – and I really like the rides. I had a great time with the mythology and the action, but the group’s biggest winner here is the chemistry of the cast. Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson and Jack Whitehall are very charming together. pic.twitter.com/ItBirVrcGd

– Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) July 25, 2021

“Jungle Cruise is an epic adventure – a blockbuster that takes a trip back in time that we missed, like ‘The Mummy’, ‘An African Adventure’ and All for an Emerald all in one. An electrifying journey you’ll want to watch over and over again. The most fun you’ll have at the movies all summer. ”

#JungleCruise is an epic adventure – a throwback to the blockbuster we missed, à la LA MUMMY (99), PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, THE AFRICAN QUEEN & ROMANCING THE STONE in 1. A thrill ride you’ll want to see at many times . The most fun you’ll have at the movies all summer. pic.twitter.com/GdX3NK6FQE

– Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) July 25, 2021

“Jungle Cruise is making noise with an over-the-top movie that knows exactly what it’s about. Director Jaume Collet-Serra’s horror roots shine through impressive designs on the creatures. Horror fans will be blown away by the dark parts of this film.

#JungleCruise swings for the fences with a grand, over-the-top movie that knows exactly what it’s about. Director Jaume Collet-Serra’s horror roots shine through in some awe-inspiring creature creations – horror fans will be delighted with the darker parts of this film. pic.twitter.com/tDz9nZwQiK

– Shannon 🎃🍭 @ Screaming into the Void (@shannon_mcgrew) July 25, 2021

“Jungle Cruise is a great and fun summer adventure for the whole family. Dwayne Johnson enchants and conquers, while the script plays on his strengths. I love the references to the theme park attraction and the jokes between Johnson and Blunt. They are an incredible comedic duo.

Jungle Cruise is a great fun and entertaining summer adventure for the whole family. Dwayne Johnson charms and delights because the script really plays on his strengths. Loved the theme park nods and jokes between Johnson / Blunt. They are a very good comic duo. #JungleCruise pic.twitter.com/QjudbnmsuQ

– Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) July 25, 2021

“I watched Jungle Cruise today. It’s been two years since Dwayne Johnson said the movie was inspired by Indiana Jones, All for an Emerald and An African Adventure and that’s exactly what the movie is. It’s great fun, with a lot of heart and after the first 10 minutes you will be hooked.

I watched #JungleCruise today. @TheRock has been saying for two years that he’s inspired by Indiana Jones, Romancing the Stone and African Queen, and that’s exactly how he plays. It’s super fun, with a lot of heart, and after the first 10 minutes you’ll be locked up. More please. pic.twitter.com/HXczcwOieA

– Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) July 25, 2021

“I got to watch Jungle Cruise last night! What a fun movie! People will say there is an All for an Emerald vibe and it really is. For me, there’s The Mummy from start to finish, with Emily Blunt as Brandon Fraser. And yes, that clearly means that I enjoyed it.

I got to see #JungleCruise last night! It’s a fun movie. People are going to say he has Romancing the Stone vibes, which he does. For me though, there’s #TheMummy from 1999, with Emily Blunt as Brandon Fraser. And yes, that obviously means I dug it.

– Vanessa Armstrong (@vfarmstrong) July 25, 2021

They arrive! Are you ready to take on this adventure? 👀 # JungleCruise opens July 30 in theaters and #DisneyPlus with Premier Access for an additional cost. pic.twitter.com/mix1pi0AC5

– Disney + Brazil (@DisneyPlusBR) July 25, 2021

Recall that the film opens on July 30.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (“The Orphan”), the feature film was written by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (“Amor a la Provà”).

In the plot, Johnson plays Frank, a boat captain cursed with immortality, who accompanies Lily Houghton (Blunt) in her quest for the mystical tree of life capable of offering healing through magical powers.