Saturday, July 18, 2020

Prime Time Supporters: Drew Ray Tanner


'I don't think I can date anyone named Fangs.'
Kevin Keller


If Kevin was smart, and he's not always written to be, he would get over any issues he has with Fangs Fogarty's name.  Fangs is far too hot to let a little thing like his name get in the way.  Those fangs, might even be a plus if plunged in right the right spot....


Canadian actor Drew Ray Tanner has been playing Fangs since the show's second season, and his far too infrequent scenes with Kevin have been a highlight.  I haven't quite finished the last season, but that tickling video side story aside, Drew has been a highlight.


Drew began acting over a decade ago and his big break was playing Michael in R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour. Since then, he's continue to appear regularly, mostly in Vancouver based TV and film productions, in including appearances on; Supernatural, Supergirl, Arrow, The Order and Legends of Tomorrow.


My lover for Riverdale has certainly waned since season one, but I still often complain about the poor treatment of the supporting cast.  I loved Kevin in season 1, but for a show created, produced and written by gay men, the character has been shockingly badly written.  Let's hope when the show finally does return, Kevin will have a decent story with Fangs, without the lazy and lame stereotypes they usually throw in for the character.



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