We are all about MJW. From his attention-getting turn on Showtime’s hit United States of Tara as Marshall’s friend-turned-boyfriend Lionel to his star-making performance as the titular gay best friend to three high school queen bees in G.B.F., this kid has what it takes. Here’s a glimpse of his best moments so far.
Being outed in GBF
As Tanner Daniels, MJW experiences a curious bout of popularity as the hottest new accessory in high school—the gay best friend. His ‘discovery’—via a Grindr-like app and JoJo on a mission to find fresh meat for her gay/straight alliance—is one of the funniest moments in the film.
Outing the Girls on FAKING IT
The torch must be passed, as they say, and in a scene very similar to the one in G.B.F., MJW’s character Shane outs the two leads in Faking It as a lesbian couple.
Lionel’s First Kiss with Marshall on UST
The transition from friendship to true intimacy is never easy, but always pretty scintillating, and these boys’ first tender moments as lovers are no exception…
Outing Brent in GBF
After being overwhelmed by his new status at school as well as complications at home, Tanner just can’t take it anymore, and in one of G.B.F.’s more emotional moments, he takes it out on his best friend Brent, outing him to his mother in the process.
Lionel’s Last Moments on UST
In a heartbreaking final clip, Lionel has some final words for Marshall from beyond the grave, thinking about their respective futures. Marshall looks on teary eyed as Lionel plans, saying “your Manhattan will be in New York and mine will be in Kansas State…”