Bridgerton star Jonny Bailey has shared his hopes that more gay actors will be able to “play their own experience.” He made the comments in an interview with Digital Spy ahead of the premiere of Bridgerton on Netflix on Christmas Day.
Bailey is playing Anthony Bridgerton, a straight character, in the upcoming period drama and addressed the possible double standard within Hollywood. “I think it shouldn’t matter at all what character people play, but of course there is a narrative that’s very clear, that openly gay men aren’t playing straight in leading roles,” he explained.
Jonny also shared his theory for why some straight actors opt to play LGBTQ+ roles, saying: “And also, there’s a reason why gay characters are so interesting.