Theo Germaine Found After Frantic Search, Recovering from Concussion

Theo Germaine, the non-binary actor best known for their role in Netflix’s The Politician and the 2022 slasher film They/Them, has been found “badly concussed” after going missing early Sunday morning. Germaine, 32, was last seen at around 2 a.m. on Sunday, sparking a desperate search by their family.

The actor’s partner, William Rusan, was the first to raise the alarm, posting on social media that Germaine had disappeared while disoriented and without a charged phone. Rusan urged anyone who might have seen Germaine to contact either him or the actor’s mother. “They are disoriented and their phone is not charged. If you see them, DM me, call me… or their mother… immediately. Thank you and I apologize for the alarm. Concussions are scary,” Rusan wrote.

Approximately six hours later, Rusan provided an update to their followers, sharing that Germaine had been found. “Badly concussed, cold and out of sorts but otherwise unharmed,” Rusan wrote on Instagram. “The family here cannot thank everyone enough for your help and well wishes.” They also mentioned that they would archive the post, explaining that “privacy will help the healing” after the emergency had been resolved.

Rusan continued to share the good news on Facebook, confirming that Germaine was now safely home and under the care of a doctor. However, they cautioned that Germaine’s recovery would temporarily affect their ability to work with screens, which may result in delayed responses to messages. “Their capacity to work with screens will be temporarily diminished (so) they may not be able to get back to everyone quickly,” Rusan explained.

Details surrounding the circumstances of Germaine’s disappearance have not been fully disclosed, leaving many concerned about how the actor ended up in such a state.

Germaine, who gained prominence for their role as James in The Politician (2019), has been open about their personal and professional experiences as a non-binary actor. They also starred in They/Them, a film about a group of LGBTQ+ teenagers at an isolated conversion camp run by the sinister Owen Whistler (played by Kevin Bacon). In an interview with PinkNews, Germaine expressed the challenges and significance of starring in They/Them, especially given their personal history with conversion therapy.

“Really dealing with these topics also felt kind of intimidating because of my personal history with the umbrella that is conversion tactics,” they shared. “It kind of felt like the perfect storm of exactly what I needed to be working on.”

Germaine also noted the importance of their character in the film, explaining that it felt meaningful to portray a character whose gender identity closely mirrored their own. “I’ve not really gotten to play somebody yet who fits my real-life profile quite as much,” they said. “So I was like, I really want to play somebody who uses my [they/them] pronouns, that would be really awesome.”

Germaine’s advocacy for non-binary visibility in Hollywood, as well as their willingness to take on roles that resonate deeply with their own experiences, has made them a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. Their experience on set and their willingness to share their journey with fans have garnered widespread respect within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

As of now, Germaine’s recovery from the concussion is ongoing, and their family has asked for privacy during this time. Fans and supporters have rallied around the actor, sending messages of support and wishing them a speedy recovery.

While Germaine’s disappearance is alarming, the good news is that they are now safe, and they are expected to rest and recover before returning to their work. As an actor, Germaine has been steadily building a reputation for portraying authentic, meaningful characters, and their journey continues to inspire those both in and outside of the LGBTQ+ community.