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    Leo Woodall Heads ‘Prime Target’ as a Queer Math Genius

    Leo Woodall, who famously turned heads in The White Lotus with one of the show’s most shocking LGBTQ+ plot twists, is stepping into a very different kind of role for Apple TV+’s Prime Target.

    Launching on January 22, this new eight-part thriller promises high-stakes drama, boundary-pushing themes, and a dash of cutting-edge mathematics.

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    Meet Edward Brook: The “World’s Greatest Mind”

    In Prime Target, Woodall stars as Edward Brook, a brilliant Cambridge postgraduate whose groundbreaking theory about prime numbers could potentially unlock every computer system in the world.

    While his professor (played by Daddy IssuesDavid Morrissey) cautions him to abandon his research, Edward refuses to stop digging.

    Soon, dark forces start tracking his every move.

    An Unexpected Ally

    Joining Woodall is Trinkets actor Quintessa Swindell (who identifies as non-binary) in the role of Taylah Sanders—a national security agent quietly watching over Edward.

    As threats close in from all sides, Taylah becomes Edward’s reluctant lifeline, helping him uncover the secrets hidden within his own discoveries.

    Queer Representation

    Prime Target isn’t just another espionage story; it also weaves in a fresh angle on LGBTQ+ representation.

    Edward is openly queer, sharing a relationship with Adam, portrayed by Lost Boys & Fairies star Fra Fee.

    Instagram: @fra_fee 

    While some thrillers reduce queer subplots to background detail, the creative team—led by Sherlock and Doctor Who writer Steve Thompson—has emphasized that Edward’s sexuality is both vital and refreshingly organic to the storyline.

    Swindell recently shared that they appreciate how Woodall’s character “doesn’t need to be labeled,” and that his queerness is simply part of who he is.

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    It’s a subtle approach that avoids stereotypical tropes, reflecting a broader shift in how LGBTQ+ stories are told on screen.

    Beyond The White Lotus

    For fans who know Woodall only as the troublemaking Essex lad from The White Lotus, Prime Target might be a surprise.

    The actor admitted he’s “never taken on a role quite like Ed,” describing the character as more reclusive, introverted, and rule-breaking than his previous turns.

    After revealing in The White Lotus that his character was sleeping with a presumed family member, Woodall seemed game for another boundary-pushing storyline—this time swapping scandalous Italian resorts for the hidden corridors of clandestine government secrets.

    Mark Your Calendars

    Prime Target debuts on Apple TV+ starting January 22, offering a thrilling blend of code-cracking, cat-and-mouse intrigue, and cutting-edge representation.

    If the explosive trailer and the presence of a “transgressive” lead are any indication, fans of high-stakes dramas—and queer storytelling—will want to tune in.

    Will Edward Brook harness the power of prime numbers before he’s taken down by forces lurking in the shadows?

    And how will his relationships factor into the ultimate outcome?

    Only time—and Prime Target—will tell. Don’t miss it.

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