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Should straight actors play in queer roles.

Should Straight Actors Take On Queer Roles?

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Hollywood lacks in diversity when it comes to LGBTQ+ actors, but does that mean gay characters should only be played by gay actors?…

October 5, 2021

Illustration by June Le in article about Billy Eichner wanting gay actors to play gay icons

Billy Eichner Says More LGBTQ+ Actors Need To Be Cast as Gay Icons

Audrey Martin, Boston University

There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it's not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.…

August 1, 2020