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Matt Bomer said on 'The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Circuit' podcast he believes his potential casting as Superman for Warner Bros. Pictures in the s fell through because of his sexuality. Conservatives are calling the new Superman film 'Superwoke.' Wait until they find out just how queer the Man of Steel's story really is.

Matt Bomer: I Lost Superman Role After Being Outed as Gay

Jack Larson, who died at 87 on Sunday, was a gifted writer and gay man whose talents and personal struggles were overshadowed by his role as Superman’s flunky. 'White Collar' actor Matt Bomer reportedly lost the role of Superman due to his sexuality, Bomer recently revealed in a podcast appearance. Matt also shared his belief that he lost the role of Superman in the early s after being outed as gay.

In February , actor Matt Bomer publicly came out as gay when he thanked his partner, publicist Simon Halls, and their three children while accepting an award. More from IndieWire. Flow Space. Abrams back in the s. Small Business. Submit a tip. Samantha Bergeson. General News. The 25 Best Movies of Decisions happen all the time.

Matt starred in Guiding Light between and I love my career. He would never have not cast Matt because he's gay.

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For two decades, HuffPost has brought you the exclusives, scoops and hot takes on the news all your friends are talking about. Terms Privacy Policy. Matt recalled asking Diahann how she handled the social pressures that came with her fame, and she told him that she only ever saw herself as an actor playing a role and refused to indulge in any of the discourse surrounding her.

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Bomer, Nathan Lane, and Nathan Lee Graham play a trio of longtime best friends who decide to live together after the death of the fourth member of their group. Abrams and set to be directed by Brett Ratner. Newsletter Sign Up. Matt also shared his belief that he lost the role of Superman in the early s after being outed as gay.

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