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Neil Patrick Harris says it’s ‘sexy’ for straight actors to play gay

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Heterosexual actors portraying queer characters has become a controversial topic in Hollywood, with many in the LGBTQ+ community arguing that they should be telling their own stories.

However, Neil Patrick Harris revealed Thursday that he thinks directors should hire the “best actor” regardless of orientation — even claiming that it’s “sexy” when straight actors play gay.“I think there’s something sexy about casting a straight actor to play a gay role — if they’re willing to invest a lot into it,” Harris, 47, told The Times.

The button-pushing subject came up while the “How I Met Your Mother” star was discussing his upcoming role as Henry Coltrane in Russell T.

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