Nathan Lane says ‘homophobia is alive and well’ in Hollywood and reveals role he didn’t get because he’s gay
Nathan Lane (Images: @midcenturyonhulu)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story actor Nathan Lane has spoken out about his experience as an out gay man in Hollywood, stating that he believes “homophobia is alive and well still.”
Lane, who is preparing for the premiere of his new queer sitcom Mid-Century Modern in which he stars opposite Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham, gave an interview with Vanity Fair in which he revealed one incident of his sexuality preventing him from securing a role.
In 1996, the actor was up for the role of basketball player Michael Jordan’s assistant in the sports-comedy Space Jam though he was ultimately passed over for Seinfeld actor Wayne Knight.
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