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Sean Bean defends his casting as trans character Tracie in the BBC series Accused

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Sean Bean has opened up about his past trans role and the ongoing debate of straight actors playing LGBTQ+ characters.  Back in 2012, Bean starred in the second season of the crictially acclaimed BBC anthology series Accused. In his feature episode, the legendary actor plays bored school teacher Simon who lives a double life as Tracie in the evenings. During a night out at a club, Tracie meets Tony and the two share a romantic night together. After their initial meeting, they begin a casual relationship after Tony reveals that…

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Billy Eichner slams Aaron Sorkin’s “ignorant” comments about casting queer actors in LGBTQ+ roles

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Billy Eichner has criticised Aaron Sorkin’s “ignorant” comments about queer actors taking on LGBTQ+ roles being “the mother of all empty gestures”. During the promotion of his new film, Being the Ricardos, Sorkin opened up about the controversy surrounding his casting of Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. Many have criticised the Spanish actor for stepping into the role due to Arnaz being Cuban. In an interview with the Sunday Times Culture magazine, Sorkin defended the casting choice and said it was “heartbreaking” and “a little chilling” that the artistic community…

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Director Aaron Sorkin says it’s a “empty gesture” to cast queer actors in LGBTQ+ roles

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Director Aaron Sorkin said that casting gay actors in LGBTQ+ roles is an “empty gesture.” While promoting his brand new film Being the Ricardos, Sorkin opened up about the controversy surrounding his casting of Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. Many have criticised the Spanish actor for stepping into the role due to Arnaz being Cuban. In an interview with the Sunday Times Culture magazine, Sorkin defended the casting choice and said it “heartbreaking” and “a little chilling” that the artistic community is “resegregating.” “This should be the last place there…

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