Matt Smith Defends Being A Straight Man Playing A Gay Role In ‘Mapplethorpe’ Biopic

[hewontgo]

#MattSmith defends being a straight actor playing a gay character in upcoming biopic of controversial photographer #RobertMapplethorpe https://t.co/pFAm1qvBdH
- ET Canada (@ETCanada) February 16, 2019
The issue of straight actors portraying gay characters continues to be controversial in Hollywood

Comments

[spanishsaharaa]

It’s an important discussion. It’s good that it’s being had

lol the ol' classic

[myselfdestruct]

She really did sit there and eat her food.

[labovm]

lmao right

[ladycyndra]

Its time!!

[zoaster_toaster]

Mark Ruffalo wants a word with her for that one.

[sluttyroyals]

i for one am glad.

[iznanassi]

Right? And in a similar context

[bellwetherr]

i really thought that was fake lol

[caitiecait]

lol same