Back in 1999, Charlie Hunnam was just a teenage actor landing his first major break: portraying Nathan Maloney in the British drama Queer as Folk. For many, that show was bold and shocking — a frank depiction of gay life and youthful discovery in Manchester.

Playing Nathan meant embracing vulnerability, confusion, and a story far removed from Hunnam’s upbringing.
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