I love what actress Cate Blanchett (who played a lesbian in the movie Carol) had to say: “I will fight to the death for the right to suspend disbelief and play roles beyond my experience.”
I thought it was called “acting.” That digging into other characters was the challenge and satisfaction of the craft itself.ĭo you have to get married, have children and then stab them to death in order to play Medea? How about- only real hunchbacks need apply for Richard III? And unless you’re a real salesman, don’t even think about trying out for that Arthur Miller play.
Those who think only gay actors should be offered gay roles are also limiting gay actors at what they are allowed to play.
It distresses me to hear all the arguments concerning straight actors playing gay roles.
