A guide to the 'Boots' actors, characters, and gay storylines
Netflix's highly-anticipated series Boots has arrived, telling the story of Cameron Cope, a closeted gay man played by Miles Heizer. Set in the early 1990s, Cameron undergoes boot camp at the U.S. Marine Corps, navigating alliances, friendships, and hiding his queer identity amid tempting distractions.
Queer Representation and Cast
The show’s queer representation goes beyond casting an openly gay actor like Heizer, known for Love, Simon and 13 Reasons Why. Several LGBTQ+ individuals contributed both on-screen and behind the scenes, enhancing the authenticity of the story.
Source Material
Boots is based on the memoir The Pink Marine: One Boy's Journey Through Boot Camp by Greg Cope White, whose real-life experiences inspired the series.
“Netflix's Boots is inspired by the real-life events from a memoir titled The Pink Marine: One Boy's Journey Through Boot Camp by Greg Cope White.”
Where to Follow the Actors
- Find the Boots actors on Instagram to keep up with their latest projects and insights into the series.
Editor's note: This guide includes spoilers for the first season of Boots on Netflix.
Boots delivers a compelling, authentic story about identity and resilience within a challenging and traditionally conservative setting.