08-05-2023, 03:58 PM
All three of those actors mentioned above would likely get canceled these days for playing those roles. Look what happened to Guy Pearce recently when he said:
A question — if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then are we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play are trans characters?” Pearce wrote. “Surely that will limit your career as an actor? Isn’t the point of an actor to be able play anyone outside your own world?
I don't like the Drag Queen Storytime concept. Those who dress in drag are not true trans, they do not suffer from gender dysphoria. Often their drag names are highly sexualised as are their outfits and their manner. That is not appropriate for children.
A question — if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then are we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play are trans characters?” Pearce wrote. “Surely that will limit your career as an actor? Isn’t the point of an actor to be able play anyone outside your own world?
I don't like the Drag Queen Storytime concept. Those who dress in drag are not true trans, they do not suffer from gender dysphoria. Often their drag names are highly sexualised as are their outfits and their manner. That is not appropriate for children.