Oliver Stark Celebrates Pride Month By Saying He’s “Very Honored” To Play Bis3xual Buck In 9-1-1

9-1-1 actor Oliver Stark, who plays Buck on the show, expresses how honored he is to be playing a bis3xual character on TV. The Bri…

As one of the leading actors in 9-1-1, Stark is clearly aware of what is expected of him, and why it is essential that he becomes a role model for the queer community. Through the character of Buck, he is able to touch on important social issues, relationship dynamics, and show that those with queer identities and orientations are key members of society who can contribute to helping make the world a better place for everyone. Beyond that, how he navigates his sexuality is one of the more compelling aspects of 9-1-1 — even though it can be frustrating at times.

Our Take On Buck’s Future Bis3xual Relationships

A Buck-Eddie Coupling Has Been Teased For Some Time

Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman as Buck and Eddie in a firetruck in 9-1-1 season 8

Buck enjoys a close relationship with his friend Eddie, but it is a relationship that has been charged with possible romantic undertones. While many fans have yearned for a Buck and Eddie coupling, the show has yet to make it a reality, but this shouldn’t be ruled out. Stark will return for 9-1-1 season 9, and Buck is expected to have prominent story arcs that run through the season, so a coupling with Eddie should not be completely ruled out.
Per 9-1-1’s official X account, Stark, dressed as a firefighter (seemingly on the set of the ABC procedural), shares how very honored he is to play a bis3xual character on TV. He ends his message by wishing viewers A Happy Pride Month. Check out the clip below:
One of the things that the 9-1-1 franchise has done well is cast racially and sexually diverse characters, through whom the shows have been able to explore complex and important issues. It is important to show that heroes such as first-responders can be any color, creed, orientation, or gender, and still be heroic and important, and this is something that the shows have done a good job of focusing on. Stark clearly recognizes the important role Buck has as a queer icon, and the character’s bravery, intelligence, and social smarts are a positive image for queer characters.