The topic is admittedly a minefield Hollywood has a history of casting straight actors in homosexual roles and, even more worryingly, casting cisgender actors in transgender roles. But with such an emotionally charged and historic show comes a rightfully skeptical conversation: is it OK for Andrew Garfield to portray a gay man? It's not hard to see why the show is already garnering great reviews in addition to Andrew, the star-studded cast also features openly gay actors Nathan Lane and Russell Tovey. The actor is currently starring in a new revival of Angels in America, which has been timed perfectly with the play's 25th anniversary.
Andrew Garfield is in hot water this week after making some rather interesting comments about his sexuality.