Rourke Researching To Play Gay Rugby Player

We knew that Mickey Rourke would portray gay British rugby player Gareth Thomas, who came out in 2009, in a film.

But the actor is going all out for the role! Mickey went to London and is now “talking to Thomas about the courage it took to live with the secret of his sexuality, then coming out while remaining a professional player.”

Wowsa! Such dedication.

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