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Julianna Margulies Plays Lesbian On ‘Morning Show’; ‘Can Understand Criticism’. Assures She Won’t Cross Race Line For Role.

Towleroad October 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

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  Published by BANG Showbiz English     Julianna Margulies "can understand" the criticism she's received for playing a gay … [Read more...] about Julianna Margulies Plays Lesbian On ‘Morning Show’; ‘Can Understand Criticism’. Assures She Won’t Cross Race Line For Role.

Topics: Actor, Aaon, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, Race More Posts About: Casting, Julianna Margulies, Morning Show, Playing Gay

‘It’s a Sin’ Creator Russell T. Davies on Casting Gay People in Gay Roles: ‘Authenticity is Leading Us to Joyous Places’

Andy Towle January 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Russell T. Davies, the creator of the new UK drama It's a Sin, talked about the importance of casting gay actors in gay roles in an interview with … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a Sin’ Creator Russell T. Davies on Casting Gay People in Gay Roles: ‘Authenticity is Leading Us to Joyous Places’

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad, World More Posts About: Entertainment, Olly Alexander, Playing Gay, Russell T. Davies, Television, tv

‘Bridgerton’ Star Jonathan Bailey on Being Gay in Hollywood: ‘Out Actors are Now Being Poached’

Towleroad December 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Jonathan Bailey, who stars in Netflix's Bridgerton, is speaking out about being gay in the entertainment industry, telling Sir Ian McKellen that he's … [Read more...] about ‘Bridgerton’ Star Jonathan Bailey on Being Gay in Hollywood: ‘Out Actors are Now Being Poached’

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, Featured, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Bridgerton, Celebrities, Entertainment, Jonathan Bailey, Playing Gay, Television, tv

Jonathan Bailey, Star of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’: ‘Wouldn’t it Be Brilliant to See Gay Men Play Their Own Experience?’

Andy Towle December 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bridgerton, the new Netflix drama about "eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family who look for love and happiness in London high society," … [Read more...] about Jonathan Bailey, Star of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’: ‘Wouldn’t it Be Brilliant to See Gay Men Play Their Own Experience?’

Topics: Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Bridgerton, Celebrities, Entertainment, Jonathan Bailey, Playing Gay, Television, tv

Andrew Rannells Has a Few Thoughts About James Corden Playing Gay in ‘The Prom’

Andy Towle December 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

Andrew Rannells, who plays Trent Oliver in Ryan Murphy's Netflix adaptation of Broadway's The Prom, is speaking out about James Corden and his … [Read more...] about Andrew Rannells Has a Few Thoughts About James Corden Playing Gay in ‘The Prom’

Topics: Entertainment, Featured, towleroad More Posts About: Andrew Rannells, James Corden, Playing Gay, The Prom

Viggo Mortensen Defends Playing Gay: ‘You’re Assuming That I’m Completely Straight’ but ‘It’s Frankly None of Your Business’

Andy Towle December 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Actor Viggo Mortensen has again defended his decision to play a gay man in his directorial debut, Falling, which deals with a family’s … [Read more...] about Viggo Mortensen Defends Playing Gay: ‘You’re Assuming That I’m Completely Straight’ but ‘It’s Frankly None of Your Business’

Topics: Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Film, movies, Playing Gay, Viggo Mortensen

Kristen Stewart Doesn’t Have a Sure-Shot Answer on the Topic of Straight Actors and Gay Roles Except ‘F—king Think About What You’re Doing’

Andy Towle November 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

In a new interview with Variety, Kristen Stewart, who stars in the upcoming Hulu LGBTQ-themed holiday movie Happiest Season (premiering tomorrow) … [Read more...] about Kristen Stewart Doesn’t Have a Sure-Shot Answer on the Topic of Straight Actors and Gay Roles Except ‘F—king Think About What You’re Doing’

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad, World More Posts About: Celebrities, Entertainment, Film, Happiest Season, Kristen Stewart, movies, Playing Gay, Television, tv


Ryan Phillippe Says Parents Shunned Him Over Gay Role

Andy Towle November 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

Ryan Phillippe sat down with Barstool Sports' KFC Radio podcast this week and revealed some details about his earlier roles. Phillippe said his … [Read more...] about Ryan Phillippe Says Parents Shunned Him Over Gay Role

Topics: Coming Out, Entertainment, Featured, Film/TV/Stream, Religion, Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Cruel Intentions, Entertainment, Film, movies, One Life To Live, Playing Gay, Ryan Phillippe

Viggo Mortensen Defends Playing Gay in New Film: It’s Not ‘a Gimmick, Anchor, or Some Trigger’ — WATCH

Andy Towle November 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Actor Viggo Mortensen, who identifies as heterosexual, defended his decision to play a gay man in his directorial debut, Falling, which deals with a … [Read more...] about Viggo Mortensen Defends Playing Gay in New Film: It’s Not ‘a Gimmick, Anchor, or Some Trigger’ — WATCH

Topics: Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Entertainment, falling, Film, movies, Playing Gay, Viggo Mortensen

‘Mrs. Maisel’ Star Alex Borstein Just Revealed Whether She Thinks Her Character ‘Susie’ is Gay

Towleroad August 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

In a new interview, Amazon Prime's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Alex Borstein, who plays Midge's outspoken manager, talked about her character Susie … [Read more...] about ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Star Alex Borstein Just Revealed Whether She Thinks Her Character ‘Susie’ is Gay

Topics: Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Alex Borstein, Entertainment, Playing Gay, Television, tv

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