Joanna Lumley says the ‘world would be boring’ if straight actors can’t play queer roles
Absolutely Fabulous icon Joanna Lumley has become the latest star to weigh in on the ongoing debate about straight actors portraying queer characters. As the second half of Wednesday’s second season hits Netflix, in which Lumley plays Grandmama Hester Frump, she reflected in an interview with The i Paper on her legendary career and whether she has truly “proved” herself as an actress. This ultimately led to a conversation about typecasting and the growing discourse that actors only play roles which align with their own identities. “They’re not going to…
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