Too Opinionated Interview: Mike Manning

Mike Manning is breaking new ground on the Paramount+ series Beyond the Gates, starring as one-half of a biracial gay couple raising two adopted children. His work on the series delivers heart, drama, and representation in a way rarely seen on screen. Manning started his career on Real World DC which ultimately changed the trajectory of his life. He came out on the series, began working with organizations like HRC and became involved in the politics of things like go green initiatives, workplace discrimination and civil rights. Now, 15 years later he is starring on a series where he playing a gay man in an interracial relationship with a politician with who he shares two children.

Beyond his work on television, Manning is making moves in film—co-writing, producing, and starring in Eyes in the Trees opposite the legendary Anthony Hopkins. And in another upcoming project, he takes on an out-of-this-world role—literally—playing an alien. Manning’s impact extends far beyond Hollywood. A dedicated philanthropist, he serves on the board of The Thirst Project and has worked closely with organizations like HRC and Legacy Youth Leadership, using his platform to drive meaningful change. Mike is also known for his work on This is Us and The Bay. 

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