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Teen Wolf newcomer Michael Johnston teases gay romance in fifth series

By Ryan Love

Teen Wolf newcomer Michael Johnston has praised the show for it’s portrayal of gay relationships.

The actor will appear in the fifth series of the MTV series, which stars Tyler Posey and Dylan O’Brien. It premieres in the US on June 29.

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Speaking to Out, Johnston hinted that his character could be a potential new love interest for out gay student Mason, played by Khylin Rhambo.

“There’s some hope that we’ll start out as friends, but maybe more will happen,” he teased.

Speaking about the show’s approach to gay characters, the 19-year-old explained: “When I see relationships on Teen Wolf, they’re all treated the same.

“They don’t make a big deal over a gay relationship in the show – it’s just like any other relationship, which is really close to what life is like.”

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