New ABC series features Mormon character wearing nothing but temple garments
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The Salt Lake Tribune reports a scene in the upcoming ABC series “Quantico” will feature a Mormon character wearing nothing but his LDS underwear.
“Quantico” is about some recruits who arrive at the FBI base in Virginia for training. They’re assigned roommates, and one is surprised when he sees recruit Eric Packer changing his clothes and standing in his temple garments.
ABC president Paul Lee was asked about the scene and, according to a Tribune reporter, he dodged questions about it. When asked him if ABC would do something that offended Jews or Muslims, Lee replied, “What you’re going to find is that many of the characters in this come from different faiths. And behave in ways that are not necessarily in keeping with their faiths.”
The reporter asked if Lee was aware that the scene would be offensive to many Mormons — and if he cares — Lee replied, “Yes, we’re aware of it. But it’s an integral part of the show.”