Overview

• In an Instagram video, Stark said he is excited to "delve deeper" into Buck’s bisexuality in the new season and to "hammer home" positive visibility.
• The message directly pushed back on stereotypes about bisexual men, with Stark saying the storyline aims to challenge the idea that they are "too scared to come out as gay."
• Stark tempered expectations for romance, saying he is unsure Buck is in a place for a relationship this season.
• Buck’s bisexuality became explicit in Season 7 and has since been part of his ongoing character development.
• 9-1-1 returns October 9 on ABC, as fan speculation about a Buck–Eddie pairing continues and co-star Ryan Guzman highlights their brotherly bond.