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

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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Benedict Cumberbatch defends straight actors playing gay characters

Benedict Cumberbatch has defended his decision to play a gay character in his new film, despite not identifying as one in real life. In new movie The Power of the Dog, the 45-year-old plays Phil Burbank, a “sadistic rancher” who gets into a relationship with Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The actor has since revealed that this “wasn’t done without thought” and frequent conversations took place about the topic. Speaking at the Telluride Film Festival, Cumberbatch said: “I feel very sensitive about representation, diversity, and inclusion. “One of the appeals of the…

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