It is 2024, how does everyone feel about straight actors playing gay roles? Wouldn't it be more representational if gay actors got first crack at the gay roles? It's not like we're lacking in talented gay performers.

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I mean, it's acting. I respect straight actors playing gay roles and gay actors playing straight roles. I respect their art. I think the problem is that perhaps roles are not given to actors who are open.

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I have more of a problem with gay actors not living out

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Then only Ben Franklin could portray ben Franklin.

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Actors are Actors so how would you know??

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If you don't want straight actors for gay roles, how do you feel about gay actors playing straight roles?

Why does sexual orientation matter at all for acting roles? Is the film for entertainment purposes or for political purposes?

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I think it's mixed. Yeah, it's acting, but in general you should try to get someone with the appropriate life experience just because they've been historically stigmatized and I view it as kind of a courtesy to compensate for that.

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I just get bummed when they’re not really gay and end up with a woman and It ruins my mental image of us having a cute lil gay life together

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Bingo! I think that’s why so many want gays for gay roles.

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It’s called “acting”. And you’re doing what we don’t want done to us, discrimination. I’m sorry but this is just gross.

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And Bridgerton continues to take straight parts away from heterosexuals…😏

Personally, I love how Matt B and other GenZ actors can play it all ❤️❤️

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There are bigger issues than this first world problem. Like the situation in Florida.

FST1, where have you been for the past 2-3 years, living under a rock? 🤦‍♀️

Oh noes! People paid to pretend to be who/what they aren't are actually getting paid to be who/what they aren't! 🙄
Who should have played Cameron Tucker instead of Eric Stonestreet? Who would you rather have seen in Too Wong Foo? C'mon. Wesley Snipes was so awesome BECAUSE it was a totally different role. How about Jeffrey? It's My Party? Priscilla? Were any of those movies or characters diminished because of "eeew! Straight people!"? How about we focus on talent and who wants to play the role while also avoiding race swapping just for the sake of race swapping.

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