New ‘Following’ Episode Spoilers: Shawn Ashmore Talks Gay ‘X-Men’ Iceman Coming Out on Twitter

Tonight, the hit Fox thriller, The Following is all new with the first of the final five episode of the season. Check out the plot preview below for a first look at the episode along with star Shawn Ashmore’s comments on his X-Men character, Iceman coming out as gay in the comics.

The official plot synopsis for tonight’s all new episode of The Following, titled “Demons,” reads:

“The investigation leads to a serial killer linked to Theo who, with Penny, seeks an unknown source to help them get away. Meanwhile, recent events send Ryan on a downward spiral, as a search to find the FBI agent accessing Daisy's laptop intensifies.”

Be sure to check out the all new episode of The Following, tonight at 9:00 p.m. on Fox after an all new episode of Gotham.

Recently, Following star and X-Men franchise Iceman (Bobby Drake) actor Shawn Ashmore congratulated his comic book counterpart for coming out the closet, tweeting:

“Congrats Bobby! :)”

What do you think of Iceman coming out of the closet in the comics? Are you excited about the new direction the character is heading in? Lets us know your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of the page.