The Flash : is Grant Gustin uncomfortable playing romance?

sometimes he seems reluctant in romantic scenes, like he'd rather be doing anything else.

Lmao. Okay.

Next!

i just think their scenes can be pretty dry and they should show more passion.

the show seems to really want to shy away from that at all costs. but if a couple's not passionate at the beginning why would they suddenly be so later? this is the time to show that if it's ever going to be there.

I believe the scenes are played for a more romantic theme, not passion, which is fine considering the timeslot.

I'm still not sure how this all ties in with him being reluctant. Did you think he was reluctant in any other romantic scenes in previous seasons?

I think it has more to do with the way the character is written which is meant to be similar to Peter Parker but it is possible Grant is in a relationship and isn't comfortable doing romantic scenes with other women.

I have heard some actors and actresses are like that.

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if that's the case i've lost all respect for him.

I think he'll be just fine, regardless.

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Alassomething we agree on.

That is no excuse. As an actor he should be able to disconnect from his real life, I think the reason the OP may feel like that is because Grant is not a very confident person / actor. His only talent is to cry and moan, that's all he's brought to BarryI'm waiting for him to wow which he hasn't.

He could be intimidated by beautiful women as well or maybe he isn't comfortable with his sexuality. Who knows.

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because Grant is not a very confident person / actor. His only talent is to cry and moan, that's all he's brought to BarryI'm waiting for him to wow which he hasn't.

He could be intimidated by beautiful women as well or maybe he isn't comfortable with his sexuality. Who knows.

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I can't say for sure 'cause I haven't seen Grant in any other roles apart from the Flash but I think some people need to remember is Barry Allen is a nerd and I dated some nerdy guys when I was younger and a lot of them weren't very confident and my ex used to blush around me and was kinda shy when we first got together but there were other aspects of his personality that I found attractive such as his humour.

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The catacombs
And revolving doors inside of my brain
Preachers and whores
And the neon pulpits burst into flames
I come from both
Sides of me and either side of their tracks
Humbling my ghosts
Letting life that floods my veins bring me back

The unshackling of the chains on my wrists
And the loyalty to pain that resists
And the greatest books are talking about this
Why must everybody die to exist?

No he is just not an alpha while Candice is a grown woman so it does look awkward
Barry looks like a tall kid

So only alphas are considered grown men? This is ridiculous Barry is a grown man who actually has a job as CSI where he uses his brains instead of brawn like alphas do. What exactly is your definition of a grown up other than shallow that is. Can they be grown if they dress casually or must they wear a suit and tie. Can they look langly and act silly and be funny and still be grown or must they be muscular and serious. There is no question Barry is a grown man. He works supports himself so he can act anyway he wants to act if its geeky silly or funny. For the record many women find a man who is comfortable enough to be himself and doesnt feel he need to live up to sicietal standards attractive. The Flash is a different kind of hero than superman and the like.

No I'm saying back in s2 Barry/Patty looked like a teacher/Student relationship
Unlike Linda who didn't make Barry/Grant look younger than he is

In not trying to be mean it's my observation considering all variables

Patty was woefully miscast. The casting director either had an off day or didn't give a damn because they knew she was temporary.

This is so true it hurts.

She was on a CW show and once you've managed that feat you are pretty much guaranteed a role on the network.

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Was Danielle on one too?

Danielle is really good friends with one of the executive producers, Andrew Kreisberg (sp)?

That explains it.

Oh, I see

Danielle was in a number of movies like Yours, Mine & Ours, Sky High, The Ward, The Crazies, Piranha 3DD and the remake of Friday the 13th before the Flash which most likely helped her get the role and out of all the actors on this show with the exception of Tom Cavanagh who I knew from Ed and Royal Pains and John Wesley Shipp from the original Flash and Dawson's Creek I can't say I had heard of the rest of the cast but recognised her from her other roles.

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The catacombs
And revolving doors inside of my brain
Preachers and whores
And the neon pulpits burst into flames
I come from both
Sides of me and either side of their tracks
Humbling my ghosts
Letting life that floods my veins bring me back

The unshackling of the chains on my wrists
And the loyalty to pain that resists
And the greatest books are talking about this
Why must everybody die to exist?

Honestly I think Grant Gustin is probably gay. I get a gay vibe off him. He looks extremely uncomfortable and anxious in any romantic scene with a female, both with Patty and Iris. And not in an "aww shucks" kind of way but more in a way of somebody who isn't into females.

And now we're getting to the crux of the issue which is why I think the OP created this topic.

Because of this perception of "awkwardness" or "reluctance", the actor must be gay.

Next time be truthful in the topic instead of the *beep* smokescreen.

There is a difference between awkwardness and reluctance, and then just looking like you aren't sexually attracted to women. Grant Gustin has had two or three (I don't remember) romantic love interests and he looks uncomfortable in romantic scenes with both of them. And both are very attractive females.

Again, he just kind of seems gay to me. Even in interviews where he is out of character.

Again, it's a matter of perception. I don't think a lot of Chris Pine's romantic scenes translate very well in the big screen, but that doesn't mean I think he's gay. Lol

I'm still not understanding how according to you being uncomfortable in romantic scenes with beautiful women translate into being gay. Maybe he doesn't like romantic scenes period again this is you who is seeing uncomfortable I don't, or maybe he's just self conscious in romantic scenes with beautiful women. My point why do you see it as being gay. If it was woman who was uncomfortable in romantic scenes with men would you say she was gay like not.

Here's something else you all need to try and wrap your mind around. Maybe he's playing the scenes as they are be played. Maybe he's just being Barry playing Barry as he's scripted

So what exactly are you saying you can't be gay and be a grown man or be an alpha. They are gays who are alpha. They are gays who are grown men. Some of you need to be careful you are falling into sterotyping and frankly its embarassing. Barry if everything and I too I'm falling into sterotype this is what these ridiculous types of post do but if anything he's more of a science geek. It does NOT mean gay or that he's not a grown man. He's got a boyishness about him that's all part of his charm when he needs to be serious he is serious. He's not some boy masquerading as a man

I think he's OK doing the romantic tension, but when it comes to acutal romance he falls flat.

Edit: apparently he is not gay, something I heard multiple times on this board but turned out to be completely untrue I really should check these things more, there seem to be so many tolls on the IMDB boards.