Mark Ruffalo has ruffled a lot of feathers over his new film Anything.
The Thor: Ragnarok star got major heat surrounding Matt Bomer‘s casting as a transgender sex worker in the upcoming drama.
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Ruffalo, who is executive producing and starring in the film, addressed the backlash over the American Horror Story star’s involvement, letting the trans community know he was “glad” the conversation is happening.
On Wednesday, he shared on Twitter:
To the Trans community. I hear you. It’s wrenching to you see you in this pain. I am glad we are having this conversation. It’s time.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016
In all honesty I suggested Matt for the role after the profound experience I had with him while making “The Normal Heart”.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016
The 48-year-old’s comments came after members of the LGBT community voiced their frustrations over the lack of trans representation in what is described as a “transgender drama.”
Social media users criticized the casting, arguing that an actual trans woman should have been cast in the role instead of a cisgender actor:
I auditioned for this. I told them they shouldn’t have a cis man play a trans woman. They didn’t care. https://t.co/T7YFe6OeX9
— Jen Richards (@SmartAssJen) August 28, 2016
I really hope you both choose to do some actual good for the trans community one day. @MRodOfficial @MattBomer https://t.co/9WHwNu7HFm
— Jamie Clayton (@MsJamieClayton) August 30, 2016
Though Ruffalo genuinely seemed empathetic to the community’s concern, he said that there was nothing that could be done at this point since the movie had already been filmed, tweeting:
@Vodstok The movie is already shot and Matt poured his heart and soul into this part. Please have a little compassion. We are all learning.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016
Hopefully, the actor really is “learning” and remembers this when he casts his next film!
What do YOU think about the controversy?
[Image via Dan Jackman/IPA/WENN.]
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