Check out Lukas Gage’s Attitude cover shoot in 8 fresh, fashion-forward pics
"I want to have visibility, to be a role model. I want little kids to see me and think, ‘He’s doing it — I could do it too'" says Lukas in an exclusive interview with Attitude
Ahead of his role in hotly anticipated psychological thriller Companion, Lukas Gage covers the January/February issue of Attitude magazine.
Known for headline-generating performances in the zeitgeist-capturing The White Lotus, You and Smile 2, the 29-year-old tells Attitude: “There are projects that aren’t zeitgeisty that no one ever knows about – but it’s amazing that things resonate!”
In his full interview with us, Lukas speaks out on the “witch-hunt” over straight actors playing gay, his high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian’s hairstylist Chris Appleton, his viral Covid-era audition video calling out an industry figure who mocked his “tiny” then-apartment and much, much more.
On growing up bullied for being gay and “covering” it with girlfriends, Gage told us: “I’m grateful and privileged that my family were for the most part amazing, and it was smooth. I grew up bullied for it but always covered with girlfriends. My friends were all great. The only backlash was from strangers online or in life. I try not to read anything online, but we all do.”
On working with Pamela Anderson is upcoming movie Rosebush Pruning, he added: “I grew up idolising Pam. I wrote in my journal as a kid: ‘I wish my mom was Pamela Anderson.’ Now she’s playing my mom in a movie! [Rosebush Pruning]. It’s bizarre. Surreal.
“She’s the kindest, most loyal, amazing co-star. I love her. Everything she’s doing right now — ageing gracefully, not changing yourself, embracing it all — exceeds expectations. She’s so beautiful.”
Issue 362 of Attitude magazine is available to order online here, and alongside 15 years of back issues on the free Attitude app. But for now, enjoy more exclusive shots from our cover shoot!
