Teen rom-coms are nothing without happy endings.
Theyre iconic, romantic, and, well, heterosexual.
Its sort of like the void no one knew was there.
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So could this be the beginning of a revolution?
I hope so, says the films director, Greg Berlanti.
I cant believe its 2018 and there hasnt been aLove, Simontype of film I hate being first.
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I look forward to there being much more representation in mainstream cinema.
The time has finally gotten here where its like, Okay, we should be telling these stories.'
The best stories are stories we mark our own lives by, he says.
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We grow up with them.
You show them to your kids.
They become part of your life.
Garner hopes people see it on date night.
Its just a fun, great movie.
And I [hope] that gay men and women encourage their parents to see it.
He had no such interference from the powers that be when it came to making Simon, he says.
They were hands-on, in the best way possible.
Godfrey agrees the narrative should resonate with everyone.
The most terrifying thing is being open about who you are.
The empowering message ofSimonhas also registered for its cast in surprising ways.
Shortly after Robinson finished shooting the film, his brother announced on social media that he was gay.
I wasnt open publicly at the time I was even filming the movie, says the 26-year-old actor.
That made me sad during the process of it because I was like, What am I doing?'
Berlanti hopes the movie empowers others in the same way.
Theres the great Harvey Milk quote which is Every gay person must come out.
Hows that for a happy ending?
