The internet has been buzzing with reactions to Homer Gere following his appearance in the newest season of Euphoria, where the 26-year-old actor took part in intimate scenes opposite Sydney Sweeney.
After the seventh episode aired, social media platforms were flooded with opinions about Homer’s on-screen presence. In the series, he portrays actor Dylan Reed, a character who shares a romantic night with Sweeney’s Cassie Howard. While a number of viewers applauded the show for presenting body types that feel more representative of real life, others were far less kind, criticizing Gere’s appearance and describing him as being “too soft” or “not fit enough” for scenes of that nature.
Some users on social media even drew comparisons between Homer and his famous father, Richard Gere, who rose to international heartthrob status during the 1980s and 1990s through performances in films such as American Gigolo.
At the same time, many people came to the younger Gere’s defense, applauding Euphoria for stepping away from the often unattainable beauty ideals long associated with Hollywood productions.
“I’d much rather watch someone who looks like him than yet another actor with an impossible-to-maintain gym body,” one viewer commented online. Others echoed similar sentiments, saying it was refreshing to see a leading male character with a more natural and relatable appearance in a high-profile television series.
For Homer Gere, Euphoria represents the first significant role of his acting career. Before entering the entertainment industry, he completed his studies at Brown University, graduating three years ago with a degree in psychology before deciding to pursue acting full time.
The show itself has continued to divide audiences and generate heated discussion. Even ahead of the complete release of its third season, Euphoria faced backlash from some viewers who argued that the series relies too heavily on graphic violence, overt sexual content, and the glamorization of harmful behavior.
Homer is the oldest son of Richard Gere, whom the actor shares with actress Carey Lowell following their long-term relationship. Richard Gere later married publicist Alejandra Silva, and together they are raising two younger sons.
