When you’re part of a popular series like The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, it’s hard to keep your life private off-screen. And rising actor Maxim Baldry experienced this firsthand when fans began to question his sexuality.
So is Maxim Baldry gay? And who is LOTR dating? Find the answers below.
Is Maxim Baldry gay?
Maxim Baldry has not commented on his sexuality. However, he once said “who wouldn’t want to kiss Russell Tovey?” after filming The Year and the Year 2019 as a gay Ukrainian refugee, Viktor Goraya. Did he hint at something?
During the series, Maxim’s character meets Daniel (Russell Tovey), who is his housing officer after arriving at the estate. The duo then start a relationship, continue to see each other, and eventually it turns into love.
“At the center of all these crazy world problems, Years and Years is a delicate love story between two people, and that’s what makes it profound on so many levels,” Maxim explained.
He also hinted that sex is a key element in the series and hoped that his sex scenes with Russell wouldn’t end up on the editing floor. “I haven’t seen any of the series yet, but there is a sex scene in the first episode that I hope they managed to fit in. I remember they were trying to make sure the BBC was okay with that,” Maxim added.
As for the fan reactions to Maxim’s take on the gay character, most of them weren’t happy!
“Another straight actor playing a gay man. Yawn,” the user tweeted.
While another said: “Lots of sour grapes from me. Why do two gay characters have to be so beautiful and sexy? Fantastic program and great performance. Very creepy. Is that the right path we’re really on?”
However, there were also some who appreciated that the show normalized the LGBTQ+ community. “I have never seen a gay couple like you guys on screen that are so real and everyone in the episode treats you like a normal couple,” one fan commented.
Who is Maxim Baldry dating?
Maxim Baldry is probably single since 2022. Also, there has been no hint of his potential girlfriend/partner on his IG @maximbaldry or Twitter @maximbaldria.
However, on the screen, Maxim had many lovers.
In Hollyoaks, Kerry Bennett plays his on-screen girlfriend, “Eva Falco.” Her half-sister Grace Black shot her girlfriend and her unborn child on the show. So, she then kidnaps Esther Bloom to get back at her sister.
Later in the series, the actor also briefly dated his on-screen ex-girlfriend “Lis Loveday” played by Rachel Adedeji.
Maxim Baldry movies and series
So far, Maxim Baldry has appeared in more than 14 movies and TV shows. Here is the list.
TV shows: “Isildur” in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022), “Loric” in Strike Back (2020), “Viktor” in Years and Years (2019), “Liam Donovan” in Hollyoaks ( 2017), “Banjo” in Skins (2013), Jazper in Sadie (2012) and “Caesarion” in Rome (2007).
Movies: “Ed” in Last Christmas (2019), “Dane” in Lake Placid: Legacy (2018), “Stepan” in Mr. Bean’s Holiday (2007) and “Chico” in Little Polar Bear 2: The Mysterious Island (2005) ) ).
But among them, Maxim’s biggest role was as “Isildur” in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022). Although not a main character, Isildur plays an important role in the original trilogy. Due to his refusal to destroy the Ring, he eventually lost it in the Anduin River, where Smeagol (Gollum) picked it up years later.
Reflecting on the shoot, Maxim said he had no idea what he was auditioning for and was simply told it was an “untitled Amazon project”. And when they finally did, “as a fan of Tolkien’s original stories, this felt less like a job and more like a dream,” he explained.
So Maxim spent 10 and a half months on location in New Zealand for filming, only to find out that the next season would be filming in Britain.
In addition to being an actor, Maxim is also a musician and was a member of Terra Twin, an alternative rock band. But at the time of writing, they’ve only released two originals, “Eastern Boy” and “I Don’t Know.”
Height of Maxim Baldry
Maxim Baldry is 5 feet 10 inches (180 cm) tall.
How old is Maxim Baldry?
Maxim Baldry was born on January 5, 1996. That makes him 26 years old in 2022.
According to his birthday, the actor is a Capricorn.
Maxim Baldry family
Maxim Baldry comes from a family of four.
His parents, Simon and Carina Baldry, are also actors.
As for his brother, Vic worked in sales and marketing.
Additionally, Maxim’s paternal grandparents are Graham M. Baldry and Joan R. Coulston. While his maternal grandfather’s name is Viktor Georgievich Gabrielov.
Related FAQ
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Is Maxim Baldry Russian?
Yes, Maxim is half Russian. He inherits it from his mother.
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Where is Maxim Baldry from?
Maxim was born in London, England, United Kingdom. But he spent the first seven years of his life in Moscow and Warsaw in Russia.
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How much is Maxim Baldry’s net worth?
Maxim flaunted a net worth of $3 million in 2022.
Categories: Biography
Source: newstars.edu.vn