“Rahim is at the beginning of his coming-out story, and he looks to Victor as Victor looked to Simon for guidance and support during this time because it’s obviously really scary and new for him, especially being Muslim,” the actor explained to Distractify.

While Season 1 of Love, Victor follows Victor’s coming-out story through a Latinx Catholic lens, Season 2 follows Rahim's story through a Muslim lens.

Getting the opportunity to portray Rahim meant a lot to Anthony, coming from his own Persian background as the son of immigrants. “Coming from a Muslim family, that’s not something that is ever talked about or accepted really,” he shared. “So it’s really cool that I get to share that story.” The producers even brought on a Muslim writer to make sure they tell Rahim's story accurately.