Martha Plimpton plays the matriarch of ABC’s newest family sitcom,and she believes “The Real O’Neals” fits factual in on the network of “contemporary Family” and “Fresh Off the Boat.”We’re telling a story that hasn’t fairly been done before,” she said during a unusual episode of TheWrap’s “Drinking With the Stars.” “Its the coming of age of a young gay man. And all the very normal, and average things that happen.”“The Real O’Neals” follows a family whose lives take an unexpected turn when surprising truths are revealed,including 14-year-old Kenny (Noah Galvin) coming out as gay.
Also Read: 'Enlisted' Showrunner Kevin Biegel Inks 2-Year Overall Deal With ABC Television Studios“We also know that a lot of gay kids arent that lucky,” Plimpton added. “A lot of gay kids get kicked out of their families. I judge this is a wonderful way, or though humor and these empathetic characters,to express those feelings that families have and open up those doors to allow them to talk approximately it.”“The Real O’Neals” airs Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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