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Aaron Sorkin Calls Exclusively Casting Gay Actors For Gay Roles A ‘Bad Idea’

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The director of “Being the Ricardos” is pushing back on criticism of the film’s casting. Speaking to The Times of London, Aaron Sorkin responded complains about casting Spanish actor Javier Bardem in the role of Cuban entertainer Desi Arnaz. READ MORE: Nicole Kidman Took Up Smoking For Lucille Ball Role In ‘Being The Ricardos’ Sorkin likened the criticism to people asserting that only gay actors should be cast in gay roles. “You can act being attracted to someone, but can’t act gay or straight.

So this notion that only gay actors should play gay characters? That only a Cuban actor should play Desi?” he said. “Honestly, I think it’s the mother of all empty gestures and a bad idea.” He added, “It’s heartbreaking, and a little chilling

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