Guillermo Diaz Talks Potential Scandal Movie and LGBTQ+ Advocacy at Out100 Event
Guillermo Diaz, known for his role in Scandal, expressed interest in a potential Scandal movie during Out Magazine’s Out100 event. He mentioned that the cast members, including Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn, are keen on the idea, but ultimately, it's up to creator Shonda Rhimes. Diaz highlighted the strong bond among the Scandal cast, with regular communication through a group chat. He often meets his former castmates in Hollywood and shared that they plan reunions outside of work commitments.
The Scandal stars frequently reunite, with Diaz mentioning that they try to make time for the Scandal family to come together. During a recent appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show with Kerry Washington, they discussed organizing their next gathering. Diaz revealed that Josh Malina and Adam Shapiro are the most outspoken in their group chat. Scandal, which ended in 2018 after seven seasons, followed Olivia Pope, a political crisis manager in Washington D.C.
Washington has expressed interest in working with the Scandal cast again, emphasizing their strong chemistry. Diaz, who made his directorial debut with Dear Luke, Love, Me, is focused on creating content that supports the LGBTQ+ community. His film, available on Apple TV and Amazon, explores the challenges faced by soulmates in a queer-platonic relationship. At the Out100 event, Diaz advocated for more inclusivity and bravery in casting LGBTQ+ actors in Hollywood.
The event honored Niecy Nash-Betts with the Icon Award, Kathy Griffin as Advocate of the Year, and Miles Heizer as one of the Out100 honorees. Diaz's hope is for Hollywood to embrace the queer community further and provide more opportunities for LGBTQ+ actors in the industry.