Cameron Monaghan said he’ll be saying goodbye to the gay character of Ian Clayton Gallagher and Showtime’s Shameless, in an Instagram post on Monday night.
Said Monaghan: “I have been a series regular on this show for roughly ten years. I was the tender age of fifteen when we shot the pilot, and I came of age in so many ways, both legally and personally. I was very lucky to mature and grow with this show. Experiencing so many firsts, maturing as an actor, a professional, and a human. In the process gaining friends, family, and the best coworkers a very lucky actor could ask for, and for this I can be nothing but gracious.”
FLASHBACK: ‘Shameless’ Actor Cameron Monaghan: ‘I’m Not Gay…It Feels a Bit Odd to ‘Come Out’ as a Straight Guy’
Added Monaghan: “All good things come to an end. An old cliche, but one that rings true with a sincerity and clarity especially in moments like these. Everything ends. The next episode will be my last. I have known since last year, but I didn’t want to give it away too early as I wanted this season to be a surprise for the audience, allowing them to experience Ian’s unsure journey with his character. This role has been a joy to inhabit, a wild and special ride, and I’d like to thank #Shameless as well as you, the viewers, for being there with him. Goodbye, Ian Clayton Gallagher. We’ll meet again?”
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bor3drQnsRD/?utm_source=ig_embed
